Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship’s Dallas 100™ Ranks Top Entrepreneurial Companies
Dallas (SMU) Nov. 2, 2022 – Using proprietary technology, Irving-based ShiftKey helps combat the national health shortage by directly connecting healthcare professionals with healthcare facilities that have immediate shift vacancies. Established in 2016, company sales have grown more than 2,000% over the past three years, which puts ShiftKey at the top of the 2022 Dallas 100™ ranking of fastest-growing privately held companies. The SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship revealed ShiftKey’s rank and the rankings of the area’s top entrepreneurial companies from 100 to one at the annual Dallas 100 Awards Gala Wednesday, Nov.2 at the Dallas Hyatt Regency.
"We are pleased to recognize this year’s No. 1 Dallas 100 company for ‘doing well by doing well,’” says Simon Mak, executive director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business. “During the peak of COVID, healthcare facilities struggled to staff their shifts 24/7. The platform that ShiftKey provided was literally a lifesaver. It's easy to see why the company experienced such phenomenal growth over the past three years.”
To qualify for the Dallas 100 competition, companies must have revenue earnings of $500,000 to $100 million dollars. Collectively, the 2022 Dallas 100-ranked companies generated more than $9 billion from 2019 to 2021, the last year for which complete financial records are available. Over that same time, all 100 companies created more than 12,000 jobs and grew average sales by 141%. In 2021 alone, all 100 companies together generated sales of over $4.5 billion. According to Mak, that’s a Dallas 100 record high for the last 13 years.
“These companies deserve recognition for their contributions to the area economy, especially over the past three years when the pandemic took a huge toll on how we all live and do business,” says Mak. “They did so much more than survive—they all thrived.”
The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship ranks the area’s top 100 entrepreneurial companies based on percentage growth and absolute dollar growth over the previous three years, emphasizing their economic contributions to the Dallas area economy. The winners represent a broad spectrum of Dallas-area businesses.
The Caruth Institute, working with the accounting firm FORVIS, LLP examined sales from hundreds of companies for 2019 to 2021. The winners represent Dallas and 16 surrounding cities. This year’s Dallas 100 program and event sponsors, in alphabetical order, are: The ActOne Group; FORVIS, LLP; Bluecrest Financial Alliances; Dallas Business Journal; Executive Press; JLL; KRLD NewsRadio 1080; MarketScale; Texas Capital Bank; Thompson Coburn, LLP; and USI.
The top 10 fastest-growing DFW companies in 2022, were given special recognition at the event. Listed in rank order, these companies include ShiftKey, Irving; Blue Hammer Roofing, Irving; Advantis Medical Staffing, Dallas; Elevate, Grand Prairie; LiquidAgents Healthcare, Plano; Newline Interactive, Allen; Citra Urgent Care, Dallas; Sol-Ark, Plano; Aligned, Plano; and AIM Recycling, Dallas.
A complete, ranked list of all SMU Cox Dallas 100 companies for 2022, listed from No. 1 to No. 100, follows:
|
Rank |
Company Name |
City |
Company Description |
|
1 |
ShiftKey |
Irving |
Healthcare facilities finder |
|
2 |
Blue Hammer Roofing |
Irving |
Commercial roofing |
|
3 |
Advantis Medical Staffing |
Dallas |
Travel healthcare staffing |
|
4 |
Elevate |
Grand Prairie |
Vinyl windows and doors manufacturer |
|
5 |
LiquidAgents Healthcare |
Plano |
Full-service healthcare staffing solutions |
|
6 |
Newline Interactive |
Allen |
Interactive displays, intuitive software |
|
7 |
Citra Urgent Care |
Dallas |
Non-emergent urgent care |
|
8 |
Sol-Ark |
Plano |
Solar engineering company |
|
9 |
Aligned |
Plano |
Data center provider |
|
10 |
AIM Recycling |
Dallas |
Full-service scrap metal recycling |
|
11 |
O9 Solutions, Inc. |
Dallas |
AI software platform provider |
|
12 |
Dynamic SLR |
Richardson |
Solar sales and construction company |
|
13 |
Valor Healthcare, Inc. |
Dallas |
Healthcare services contractor |
|
14 |
Veryable, Inc. |
Dallas |
Flexible industrial sector labor solutions |
|
15 |
Glorious, LLC |
Dallas |
PC accessories for gamers and enthusiasts |
|
16 |
Scout & Cellar |
Farmers Branch |
Direct-to-consumer wine company |
|
17 |
Dent Mavericks |
Dallas |
Automotive hail repair |
|
18 |
AM RE Syndicate, Inc. |
Dallas |
Risk transfer between MGAs and investors |
|
19 |
Fortress Building Products |
Garland |
Innovative outdoor building product solutions |
|
20 |
NGV Global Group |
Dallas |
Installs technology on heavy-duty vehicles |
|
21 |
Linear Roofing & General Contractors, LLC |
Addison |
Residential and commercial insurance re-roofing |
|
22 |
Rudick Construction Group |
Dallas |
Full-service commercial general contractor |
|
23 |
SIO Logistics |
Southlake |
3rd party logistics services |
|
24 |
Focus Staff |
Dallas |
Travel healthcare staffing services |
|
25 |
BBG |
Dallas |
Commercial real estate services |
|
26 |
Appspace |
Dallas |
Workplace experience platform |
|
27 |
SYNERGEN Health, LLC |
Dallas |
Technology-driven revenue cycle services |
|
28 |
Bython Media |
Frisco |
Digital publishing and marketing company |
|
29 |
Cherry Coatings |
Carrollton |
Subcontractor in new construction |
|
30 |
SignaPay |
Irving |
Credit card processing |
|
31 |
Embark Dallas |
Dallas |
Business advisory firm |
|
32 |
Alwood |
Richardson |
Aluminum extrusion and hardware merchants |
|
33 |
Ironside Human Resources |
Dallas |
Healthcare staffing |
|
34 |
Accelerate |
Plano |
Real asset management |
|
35 |
Blueprint to Practice |
Celina |
Automated clinical programs for doctors |
|
36 |
SupportNinja |
Dallas |
Employee outsourcing |
|
37 |
Apex Dental Partners |
Dallas |
Administrative support services to dentists |
|
38 |
Sentinel Peak Capital Partners |
Dallas |
Apartment community management |
|
39 |
CommunityMed Urgent Care Systems, LLC |
Plano |
Urgent care/healthcare |
|
40 |
Cariloop |
Richardson |
Human-powered caregiver support platform |
|
41 |
Vandelay Hospitality Group |
Dallas |
Restaurant brands and services |
|
42 |
pawTree, LLC |
Southlake |
Customized pet food and supplements |
|
43 |
Anders Group, LLC |
Irving |
Allied health recruiters |
|
44 |
Town Square Mortgage & Investments, LLC |
Dallas |
All-inclusive mortgage lender |
|
45 |
Take Command |
Dallas |
Tech startup healthcare system |
|
46 |
Premier LogiTech, LLC |
Coppell |
Supply chain solutions |
|
47 |
CityVet, Inc. |
Dallas |
Veterinary medical care and pet services |
|
48 |
Zimperium |
Dallas |
Mobile security platform |
|
49 |
Repairify, Inc. |
Plano |
Automotive repair for data-intensive vehicles |
|
50 |
Eyeful Media |
Dallas |
Digital marketing agency |
|
51 |
HealthMark Group |
Dallas |
Healthcare information management technology |
|
52 |
Synaptic Pediatric Therapies |
Richardson |
Pediatric speech and occupational therapy |
|
53 |
Rogers Healy and Associates |
Dallas |
Full-service real estate company |
|
54 |
Utility Concierge |
Farmers Branch |
Simplified home service connection |
|
55 |
Qentelli, LLC |
Dallas |
Digital & Cloud Technology |
|
56 |
Dialexa |
Dallas |
Digital product development consultancy |
|
57 |
Critical Start |
Plano |
Threat detection and response |
|
58 |
Legacy ER & Urgent Care |
Plano |
Emergency Room & Urgent Care |
|
59 |
Octed, LLC dba Programmers.io |
Dallas |
Experts in AS400/IBMi programming |
|
60 |
SMC Squared, LLC |
Plano |
IT Outsourcing |
|
61 |
Summit Endeavors, LLC dba Georgetown Building Solutions |
Addison |
Importer of finish-out building materials |
|
62 |
Zalat Pizza |
Dallas |
NYC style pizza |
|
63 |
Wheeler Staffing Partners |
Plano |
Professional staffing and recruiting services |
|
64 |
Warrior Logistics, Inc. |
Coppell |
Long-haul freight transportation provider |
|
65 |
Taylor Counseling Group |
Dallas |
Mental health services |
|
66 |
MStone Stone and Tile |
Dallas |
Stackstone, pavestone, flooring |
|
67 |
Exposed Flooring Design Group |
Dallas |
Construction industry services |
|
68 |
PICKUP |
Plano |
Big and bulky last-mile delivery |
|
69 |
Maple Distributing |
Irving |
Premium appliances distributor |
|
70 |
AmeriPac, Inc. |
Grapevine |
Contract Packaging/Fulfillment |
|
71 |
Ideal Impact, Inc. |
Grapevine |
Energy savings to Texas schools and ministries |
|
72 |
Pella Windows and Doors DFW |
Grapevine |
Marketing, sales, installation of windows/doors |
|
73 |
Precision Appliance Leasing, LLC |
Farmers Branch |
Washer/Dryer leasing |
|
74 |
Med Couture |
Farmers Branch |
Fashion-forward healthcare industry scrubs |
|
75 |
Billboard Source, Inc. |
Dallas |
Outdoor advertising media placement |
|
76 |
Ready Construction Services, LLC |
Dallas |
General Contractor - Commercial Construction |
|
77 |
Red River Logistics, LLC |
Haltom City |
Third-Party Logistics |
|
78 |
Zeal IT Consultants |
Dallas |
Software development consultancy |
|
79 |
Limetree |
Dallas |
Full-service marketing agency |
|
80 |
McCathern, Shokouhi, Evans, Grinke |
Dallas |
Law firm |
|
81 |
First Place Foods, LLC |
Garland |
Fermented & refrigerated pickles & peppers |
|
82 |
TreeNewal Certified Arborist |
Argyle |
Certified arborist services and education |
|
83 |
PureWine, Inc. |
Southlake |
Wine filters |
|
84 |
Tolleson Wealth Management |
Dallas |
Financial services of all kinds |
|
85 |
Vista Bank |
Dallas |
Banking services |
|
86 |
Publishing Concepts, LP |
Dallas |
Collector of oral histories |
|
87 |
WRA Architects |
Dallas |
Architectural design |
|
88 |
AspireHR |
Dallas |
HCM advisory and implementation services |
|
89 |
Direct Orthopedic Care |
Addison |
Full-service orthopedic clinics |
|
90 |
MapRight, LLC |
Dallas |
Interactive mapping system |
|
91 |
MangoChango |
Dallas |
Software development |
|
92 |
United Protective Services |
Dallas |
Contract security services |
|
93 |
Cloudmellow |
Frisco |
Digital marketing and branding services |
|
94 |
iiPay |
Dallas |
Global payroll services |
|
95 |
Hazel’s Expedited Freight |
Carrollton |
Expedited freight industry |
|
96 |
Chorbie |
Frisco |
Skilled trade services |
|
97 |
Online Rewards |
Richardson |
Custom & turnkey solutions program manager |
|
98 |
Sunnyland |
Dallas |
Outdoor Furniture & Accessories |
|
99 |
Lone Star Analysis |
Addison |
Prescriptive analytics, guided artificial intelligence |
|
100 |
Sirius Building Company |
Addison |
Finish-out construction |
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