(Atlanta, GA) – It is no secret that America’s small businesses are the backbone of the national economy. To shine a light on entrepreneurial heroes, Forbes created the annual Next 1000 list, which recognizes the country’s top small businesses and entrepreneurs—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding but infinite drive and hustle.
The Next 1000 list features new faces redefining business success, emphasizing entrepreneurs committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and driven by a purpose to make a difference in modern society. As one of the nation’s leading diversity and inclusion consulting firms, Icarus Consulting is proud and honored to be selected for the Forbes 2021 Next 1000 Class.
Forbes reporters and editors carefully reviewed thousands of nominations, evaluating companies based on revenue, funding, and scalability. A panel of top business minds and entrepreneurial leaders assessed and scored the finalists. Icarus Consulting was selected based on company performance, brand impact, CEO leadership, and contributions to building diverse and inclusive workplaces.
Dr. Shelton Goode, Icarus Consulting’s Chief Executive Officer, states:
“I am humbled that Icarus Consulting was named to the Forbes Next 1000 List of the country’s best small businesses. This recognition is important because creating robust and healthy workplaces is more critical than ever. It’s gratifying to be acknowledged for our hard work, especially our award-winning inclusive leadership training programs and workforce planning strategies.”
Although Icarus Consulting has built a strong reputation for advancing and accelerating corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, the firm continues to innovate and lead. Recent initiatives include:
- D&I Council Certification Institute – Helping organizations build effective diversity councils.
- Business Resource Group Leadership Academy – Developing proprietary technology tools to enhance leadership training and workforce inclusion.
- Conversations from the C-Suite – A series of candid discussions with executive leaders nationwide, designed to foster honest dialogue and actionable solutions.
Continuous learning is key to employee engagement and retention. Icarus Consulting LLC offers customized leadership development programs, diversity and inclusion (D&I) education, and strategies to enhance workplace engagement and employee growth.
Normanique Preston, Chief Human Resources and Diversity Officer at Cleco, says:
“We started collaborating with Icarus Consulting several years ago to support our diversity, equity, and inclusion committee. As an HR professional who has built and implemented programs, I was very impressed with the unique approach Icarus took. As a result, we decided to partner with them to advance and accelerate our D&I initiatives. Icarus has the ability to combine innovation with empathy and expertise, making companies more inclusive, diverse, and equitable.”
Through proof of concept, dedication, and unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change, Icarus Consulting’s mission has led to its well-deserved appointment to the Forbes Next 1000 List.
To learn more about Icarus Consulting, please visit: www.icarusconsult.net