Exemplifying its mission to amplify Gloucestershire's phenomenal business success, SoGlos has uniquely crafted the definitive list of the Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes in Gloucestershire for the second year.
Building on the success of the inaugural Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes in Gloucestershire 2023, mark your calendars, with this year's Top 100 being revealed on Thursday 20 June 2024 — with SoGlos members having the first opportunity to see this year's definitive list, which will be exclusively sent to º£½ÇÉçÇø newsletter subscribers, before being published on the online magazine and SoGlos's Linked In channel.
Created in partnership with Cheltenham-based accountants Bishop Fleming and The Growth Hub, SoGlos's Top 100 uses a robust methodology with all Gloucestershire businesses unequivocally ranked by turnover. Details have also been included around staff numbers, apprenticeship opportunities and charitable initiatives — as a recognition for organisations doing valuable work to contribute to the county's jobs market and community spirit.
Companies must have a recognised headquarters in the county to qualify, with turnover data researched directly from Companies House — with the Top 100 spanning turnovers in the region of £20 million up to over £1 billion, with staff numbers ranging from as few as 20 up to several thousand.
Michelle Fyrne, CEO of SoPublishing, said: 'Creating The Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes list has been a painsº£½ÇÉçÇø endeavour, with some surprising revelations unearthed during our journalists' meticulous research — with some significant ascents and descents compared with last year's Top 100.
'We are passionate about championing the diversity of Gloucestershire's business community at SoGlos and regularly celebrate ambitious start-ups and independent sole traders, through to innovative industry disruptors, however SoGlos's Top 100 allows us to really celebrate the phenomenal business powerhouses who represent Gloucestershire's thriving commercial success on a global scale.’
Dev Chakraborty, head of the growth and enterprise team at The Growth Hub, said: 'Flying the flag for Gloucestershire businesses is something The Growth Hub is extremely passionate about — and we’re proud to once again be partnering with the SoGlos Top 100.
'Having such successful companies in the county makes Gloucestershire a great place to live, work and do business; and we look forward to seeing the big reveal in June!'
Bishop Fleming's audit partner and head of charities and non-profit, David Butler, added: 'We are proud to be a part of this business community and to play a role in fostering economic growth and providing career opportunities in the region, alongside others on the list.
'We look forward to developing more relationships across a diverse range of sectors.'
The full SoGlos Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes in Gloucestershire 2024 will be revealed on Thursday 20 June 2024, sign up to receive the weekly SoGlos º£½ÇÉçÇø newsletter by becoming a SoGlos member to be the first to see it.
