ELI Directional Driling Ranks No. 2,666 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 213% Percent, ELI Directional Drilling Receives Ranking No. 2,666 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
St. Louis, MO, August 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that ELI Directional Drilling is No. 2,666 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“We’re honored to be named to this year’s Inc. 5000 List. The economic uncertainty and volatility of the last few years has been a challenge but our team has stepped up time and time again. This is proof of their hard work and dedication, “ says Samantha Clemons Long, CEO of ELI Directional Drilling. “Our team’s continued commitment to excellence, leadership and integrity is an inspiration—I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished and am grateful for our clients and the trust they continue to place in us to deliver on their most critical projects.”
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
ELI Directional Drilling is a utility contracting firm based in the greater St. Louis metro area. Founded in 2016, ELI has quickly become a premiere, turn-key contractor, specializing in telecommunications development and installation in the Midwest and Southwest regions. Partnering with some of the largest network service providers, ELI is dedicated to expanding high-speed internet access for its neighbors and providing communities with the power of connection. In 2021, ELI Directional Drilling’s CEO was named to Inc. Magazine’s Female Founders 100 List, highlighting the trail-blazing women leading the innovate companies across the country.