Nomination and application submission for the seventh annual LSU 100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses, hosted by LSU Executive Education, will close on Wednesday, May 31. Nomination and application details are provided at www.lsu100.com.
The LSU 100 is a highly competitive program that identifies, recognizes and celebrates the 100 fastest growing Tiger-owned or Tiger-led businesses in the world. In addition to celebrating the success of the honorees, the LSU 100 provides a forum to pass lessons on to the next generation of LSU entrepreneurs.
Anyone can nominate a company for the LSU 100 and individuals may nominate their own company. The nominator’s information is not made public. Nominations and applications must be submitted by May 31.
To be eligible to be included in the LSU 100, companies must meet the following criteria:
Must have been in business for 5 years or more as of Dec. 31, 2016
Must have revenues of $100,000 or more in each of the calendar years from 2014 – 2016
Must be led (C-suite) or owned by a LSU graduate for the program time frame of Jan. 1, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2016
Tiger Leader and company must act with high integrity and operate in a manner consistent with the values and image of LSU
Postlethwaite and Netterville serves as the official accounting firm of the LSU 100. All financial information collected during the process remains confidential.
On behalf of the university, LSU Executive Education hosts the event and serves as the primary point of contact for all operations and development. Postlethwaite & Netterville is a 2017 LSU 100 partner. Internal LSU sponsors thus far include the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute. In-kind donations are being provided by Gatorworks.
The 2017 LSU 100 Gala will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at L’Auberge Casino Hotel in Baton Rouge, La. The gala will feature the V-Tones band. For more information, please visit www.lsu100.com or call 225-578-5516.
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