Engage PEO Named One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 10th Time

The Inc. 5000 recognition reflects more than a decade of growth, national expansion and continued investment in the people, technology and differentiated services that support businesses nationwide.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - Aug. 11, 2026 - Inc. Magazine today announced that Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization (PEO) providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across the U.S., has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies for the 10th time since 2016.

"Reaching our 10th Inc. 5000 recognition is a milestone that reflects more than a decade of growth, innovation, and a steadfast focus on our clients," said Jay Starkman, founder and CEO of Engage PEO. "It also recognizes the dedication of our people, whose expertise and commitment have helped us build a company that organizations can rely on to solve complex workforce challenges. As employers continue to face new demands, we will remain focused on supporting our clients and referral partners with the service, expertise, and trusted relationships that have driven our growth."

Engage's growth has been fueled by organic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and an expanding national sales team. These efforts, along with continued investment in its people, technology, and differentiated services, have broadened the company's national reach and strengthened its ability to support businesses through an experienced team of PEO professionals and HR Consultants who are licensed employment attorneys.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

See the full list of companies at: Inc. 5000 2026: Meet the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

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About Engage PEO

Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry's most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals, and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize costs and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company's superior service offering includes a full range of payroll technology and tax administration, employer compliance, health and workers' compensation insurance products, advanced technology, and risk management services as part of an extensive suite of HR services.

Engage PEO was among the first PEOs awarded the Certified Professional Employer Organization (CPEO) designation by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ensuring greater benefits for small and mid-sized businesses, such as tax advantages and financial protections. Engage PEO is also accredited by the Employer Services Assurance Corporation. Engage PEO was named to Inc. magazine's list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies ten times since 2016. For more information on Engage PEO, visit https://www.engagepeo.com.