Minneapolis, MN, September 19, 2024 – Today, Authentic® was recognized for the first time as one of the largest women-owned businesses in the Twin Cities, ranking #29 according to the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal.
To be eligible for this list, business owners must include women who own 50% or more of their companies. Companies must be based in the Twin Cities 24-county metro area and are ranked by their 2023 revenue numbers. View the full list of honorees here.
Authentic CEO Jennifer Zick, who founded the company in 2017 and is the firm’s sole owner, had this to say about the company’s debut to the list:
“I owe a debt of deep gratitude to the women business owners who have inspired, encouraged, and emboldened me throughout my career – especially through my entrepreneurial journey. The greatest blessing in receiving this recognition is in knowing that my story will serve to empower other women to live boldly and rise to the potential of their dreams. I am so thankful for our Authentic team of women and men who make these milestones possible.”
2024 has been an award-winning year for the team at Authentic, with honors on the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal “Fast 50” and “Best Places to Work” lists and a first-time recognition on the Inc 5000 list. Zick was also recognized in 2024 as a “Women In Business” honoree.
About Authentic
Authentic® is a national fractional CMO firm, serving clients across the United States and beyond. We were early pioneers in our industry, and continue to set the standard for fractional CMO excellence.
Our unique approach combines Marketers + Methodology + Mindshare to help growing businesses Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® and increase maturity, growth, and transferrable value.
We are Authentic Fractional CMOs™
Tested. Trusted. True Executives.
Learn more at www.authenticbrand.com
