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Driving the news: Five Naperville-based businesses have been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 2025, recognized for their strong revenue growth between 2021 and 2024.

Details:

• Grow Wellness – No. 1,768. Focuses on counseling, therapy, and mental wellness with a strong community outreach program.

• AiRo Digital Labs – No. 2,008. Helps organizations develop AI strategies and implementation roadmaps.

• Tapville – No. 3,003. A self-pour hospitality concept using technology to streamline restaurant experiences.

• Impact Advisors – No. 3,016. Healthcare-focused management consulting firm marking its seventh appearance on the list.

• GET Logistics – No. 4,263. Drayage and supply chain provider leveraging technology to optimize client connections.

Why it matters: The recognition highlights Naperville’s growing role as a hub for innovative and rapidly expanding companies across healthcare, technology, logistics, and hospitality. These businesses are not only scaling fast but also shaping their industries and the local economy.

By the numbers: The five Naperville companies represent a mix of sectors, from mental wellness and AI strategy to restaurant technology and logistics, reflecting a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem in the city.

The bottom line: From AI and healthcare consulting to local hospitality and logistics, Naperville businesses are making waves nationally, proving the city is fertile ground for growth, innovation, and forward-thinking entrepreneurship.

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Food

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🥞 Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe (Schaumburg)

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LUNCH

🏆 Nobel House (Glen Ellyn)

Alfred Nobel was more than a philanthropist. He was a chemist. Engineer. Entrepreneur. Inventor. Which is why we aim to be more than a restaurant. We are your culinary concierge and libation liaison, your host with the most and escape from the everyday. Doing whatever it takes to surpass expectations.

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DINNER

🔥 Ramsay's Kitchen (Naperville)

Experience Ramsay's Kitchen. From well-known favorites like Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding to local cuisine with a twist, your dining experience will be like no other. 

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Market

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🗞️ In Other News…

• John Mulaney will make history as first comedian to play Wrigley Field

• Max’s Mission murals beautify Naperville with hope and inspiration

• Naperville Irish Fest returns with music, dance, and tradition

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