This year, BIV covered 150 of the fastest growing companies in B.C., with nearly all of companies reporting at least a 50% increase in revenue growth for the five-year period between fiscal 2005 and 2009 (See the Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in B.C. in last week’s issue of Business in Vancouver newspaper, Issue 1090, September 14-21, 2010)..
Some facts about this year’s list, including data from the 50 companies on this week’s list:
Biggest sectors:
The technology sector retains its dominance on the list. Of the 54 technology companies that make up the top 150, 81% have more than doubled their revenue in the past five years. The remainder have increased revenue by at least 50%.
Top revenue generators in 2009
Many of B.C.’s fastest growing companies have long corporate histories. The oldest companies include: