Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Midwest list had a median growth rate of 69 percent.
Minneapolis, MN — March 31, 2026 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Keystone Group International (KGI) has been ranked No. 93 on its sixth annual Inc. Regionals: Midwest list — the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Midwest. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Midwest economy. Companies on this year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period.
“Most organizations don’t struggle because they lack strategy, they struggle because it’s hard to execute consistently,” said Jaime Taets, Founder and CEO of Keystone Group International. “This recognition reflects the work our clients are doing to strengthen how their teams make decisions, stay aligned, and follow through. That’s where growth actually comes from.”
Between 2022 and 2024, these 144 private companies had a median growth rate of 69 percent; by 2024, they’d also added 8,171 jobs and $5.2 billion to the region’s economy.
Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Midwest, including company profiles and an interactive database sortable by industry and metro area, will be available beginning March 31 at: https://www.inc.com/regionals/midwest.
“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn’t just persevere — they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
About Keystone Group International
Keystone Group International (KGI) is a management consulting firm that partners with executive teams to close the gap between strategy and execution. Through its leadership framework and practical tools, KGI helps organizations improve decision-making, strengthen alignment, and build the capabilities required to perform under pressure and sustain growth. For more information on how KGI works with their partners and clients, contact their team here: Contact Us