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Sophie Rodgers
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Researcher, Crain's Chicago Business
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By Sophie Rodgers| Crain's Chicago Business Verified By Sophie RodgersApril 14, 2025 Chicago’s 100 largest privately held companies weathered economic uncertainty in 2024, posting an average revenue increase of 5% over 2023, with nearly a quarter reporting double-digit gains. The fastest grower on the list was Ahead Inc. (No. 31), which reported $3 billion in revenue. The IT services and consulting firm boasted a 50.3% surge, driven by its acquisition of New York-based CDI, which nearly doubled its total headcount to more than 2,700 employees.
By Sophie Rodgers| Crain's Cleveland Business Verified The largest commercial real estate brokerages in Northeast Ohio experienced a small increase in licensed local brokers and agents over the past year. Combined, the 25 firms on Crain’s latest list — which is ranked by licensed local brokers and agents as of Jan. 1 — reported a 3.6% uptick in professionals from 2024. Leading the pack is CBRE, which remained unchanged from last year with 64 brokers.
By Sophie Rodgers| Crain's Chicago Business Verified By Sophie RodgersApril 14, 2025 Chicago’s 100 largest privately held companies weathered economic uncertainty in 2024, posting an average revenue increase of 5% over 2023, with nearly a quarter reporting double-digit gains. The fastest grower on the list was Ahead Inc. (No. 31), which reported $3 billion in revenue. The IT services and consulting firm boasted a 50.3% surge, driven by its acquisition of New York-based CDI, which nearly doubled its total headcount to more than 2,700 employees.
Company Info
Crain's Chicago Business
Crain's Chicago Business is a weekly business newspaper and online publication based in Chicago, Illinois. Owned by Crain Communications Inc., it was established in 1978 and serves as a key source of business news and analysis in the region. The publication offers a weekly magazine that features in-depth analysis, commentary, and special reports on various aspects of the Chicago business landscape. In addition to its print magazine, Crain's Chicago Business operates an online portal that provides news, insights, and data relevant to the local business environment. The publication covers a wide range of sectors, including real estate, healthcare, technology, and finance, catering to business professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in the Chicago area.
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Founded: 1978