The Dallas 100 Entrepreneur Awards
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Ready to Apply for SMU Cox Dallas100™?
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Why Companies Should Apply
For 33 years, the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business and the Dallas100™ sponsors have celebrated the innovative spirit, determination, and business savvy of area entrepreneurs. In addition, we have saluted the diversity, creativity, and resolve it takes to create and sustain a successful business in today's competitive environment.
There is NO cost for your company to apply.
Companies are judged on their sales growth over the last three years and have credit reports and character satisfactory to the Dallas 100™ program.Benefits of being an SMU Cox Dallas100™ winning company:
Public Recognition
- Companies receive global recognition at the “world stage” at an annual Awards Gala celebrating the success of your company and your teams.
Media Exposure
- Print and social media (including live streaming of events)
Special Programming
- SMU Cox Dallas100™ sponsors and presenters periodically invite winning companies to various seminars and meetings designed to promote growth for your company.
Companies that qualify for the 2023 SMU Cox Dallas100™ must be:
- An independent, privately held corporation, proprietorship, or partnership (not subsidiaries or divisions of a parent company or franchisee) as of May 1, 2022, and must be an operating company;
- Headquartered in the Dallas area;
- Have sales of more than $500,000 but less than $100 million in the fiscal year 2020;
- Have a three-year sales history that reflects growth during the three-years sales period;
- Have a credit report and character satisfactory to the Dallas100™, determined at the sole discretion of the Dallas100™.
The application deadline is June 30, 2023.
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The Dallas 100™ Winners
Read the latest about the 2022 Winners here.
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2022 Dallas 100™ Winners
Rank
Company Name
City
Company Description
1
Irving
Healthcare facilities finder
2
Irving
Commercial roofing
3
Dallas
Travel healthcare staffing
4
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
Dallas
Non-emergent urgent care
8
Plano
Solar engineering company
9
Plano
Data center provider
10
Dallas
Full-service scrap metal recycling
11
O9 Solutions, Inc.
Dallas
AI software platform provider
12
Richardson
Solar sales and construction company
13
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
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
Southlake
3rd party logistics services
24
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
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
Dallas
Healthcare staffing
34
Accelerate
Plano
Real asset management
35
Blueprint to Practice
Celina
Automated clinical programs for doctors
36
Dallas
Employee outsourcing
37
Apex Dental Partners
Dallas
Administrative support services to dentists
38
Dallas
Apartment community management
39
Plano
Urgent care/healthcare
40
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
Coppell
Supply chain solutions
47
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
Richardson
Pediatric speech and occupational therapy
53
Rogers Healy and Associates
Dallas
Full-service real estate company
54
Farmers Branch
Simplified home service connection
55
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
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
Dallas
Stackstone, pavestone, flooring
67
Dallas
Construction industry services
68
PICKUP
Plano
Big and bulky last-mile delivery
69
Irving
Premium appliances distributor
70
AmeriPac, Inc.
Grapevine
Contract Packaging/Fulfillment
71
Grapevine
Energy savings to Texas schools and ministries
72
Grapevine
Marketing, sales, installation of windows/doors
73
Farmers Branch
Washer/Dryer leasing
74
Med Couture
Farmers Branch
Fashion-forward healthcare industry scrubs
75
Dallas
Outdoor advertising media placement
76
Dallas
General Contractor - Commercial Construction
77
Haltom City
Third-Party Logistics
78
Dallas
Software development consultancy
79
Dallas
Full-service marketing agency
80
Dallas
Law firm
81
First Place Foods, LLC
Garland
Fermented & refrigerated pickles & peppers
82
Argyle
Certified arborist services and education
83
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
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
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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Previous Winners
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
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Presenting Sponsor
Texas Capital Bank
Bringing More to Banking Your business deserves a bank that invests in a long-term relationship and remains committed to sustaining your success. When you work with our team, expect a level of understanding about your industry that only comes from experience. -
Program Sponsors
ActOne Group
ActOne Group is a global enterprise that provides employment, workforce management, and procurement solutions to a wide range of industries, Fortune 500 organizations, local and mid-market companies, and government agencies. Started in 1978 by Founder and CEO, Janice Bryant Howroyd (JBH). Operating in 19 countries across the world, and has over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide.
Executive Press
Executive Press started as a small but feisty printing company focused on making our clients look good on paper. Over the years, traditional paper printing has evolved. So has Executive Press. We are no longer small, but we're just as feisty. It's not just about paper anymore either. Wood, plastic, acrylic, vinyl, metal, shirts, hats, and jackets to name a few.
FORVIS
FORVIS was created by the merger of equals between BKD and DHG. We now have the scale and scope of a dynamic, top 10 professional services firm—but we'll continue our legacy of Unmatched Client Experiences with remarkable care, expertise, and drive..png?h=79&w=400&hash=2C27813DD82AF8F99FCFED12CA152D83)
USI Insurance Services
USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world, delivering property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program and retirement solutions to large risk management clients, middle market companies, smaller firms and individuals.
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Media Sponsors
Dallas Business Journals
The Dallas Business Journal features local business news about Dallas. We also provide tools to help businesses grow, network and hire.
KRLD
Award Winning NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you Dallas Fort Worth and National News as it happens. Listen now, for free, on Audacy.
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Community Sponsor
MarketScale 
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Inquiries
For questions regarding sponsorship of the 2023 Dallas 100 Awards, please send inquiries to caruth@smu.edu.
For more information about Dallas 100, please call the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, please email or call 214.768.3330.