New York-based Inc. Magazine publishes a list every year of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., called the β€œInc. 500.” The latest list includes these 10 companies owned by Blacks who are among an elite group of entrepreneurs who own the fastest-growing private companies in America.

#1 – Pontchartrain Partners (ranked #38) – led by CEO Danny Blanks, this company specializes in heavy civil construction, roadways and bridges, mechanical, marine, and coastal restoration services to local, state, and federal government clients.

#2 – Netcom3 Global (ranked #66) – this California-based company develops Internet security, PC optimization software, mobile security and data backup as well as providing premium technology support services.

#3 – American Care Partners (ranked #96) – this Falls Church, Virginia company was founded in 2009 by Elias Demoz and specializes in home health care and skilled nursing-care services for children and adults.

#4 – Urban Investment Group (ranked #158) – based in Washington D.C., this real estate investment firm was founded in 2009 and is led by Abiud Zerubabel.

#5 – VETS Etc. (ranked #203) – owned by veteran John Nash, this Seaside, California company is also a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides logistics consulting, business process engineering, staffing, business intelligence and analytics services for its clients.

View the full list of Black-owned companies at www.inc.com/rebecca-borison/inc5000-african-american.html