Three Nussbaum Center companies make Triad Business Journal’s Fast 50

Three businesses affiliated with the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship — American Building Services, Ascendance Electric and Kogi Environmental Solutions — were named to the Triad Business Journal’s 2026 Fast 50. The recognition spotlights privately held companies in the Piedmont Triad that are growing quickly and adding momentum to the regional economy.

Why it matters: - The Fast 50 recognition puts three Nussbaum Center Associates in a regional spotlight for growth, business performance and economic impact. - The honors reinforce the role small-business ecosystems can play in job creation and local economic vitality across Greensboro and the Piedmont Triad.

What happened: - The Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship announced that American Building Services, Inc., Ascendance Electric Inc. and Kogi Environmental Solutions were named to the Triad Business Journal’s 2026 Fast 50. - The annual list recognizes some of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the Piedmont Triad. - The announcement was made Aug. 4, 2026.

The details: - The Fast 50 Awards identify Triad companies that show strong growth, business performance and contributions to the regional economy. - An independent review process selects honorees. - Rankings are based on verified revenue growth and other qualifying criteria. - Lisa Hazlett, president of the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship, said the center is proud to celebrate the three companies for their growth and entrepreneurial excellence. - Hazlett said the companies’ progress reflects determination, innovation and entrepreneurial excellence that strengthen the local economy and inspire the broader small business community.

Between the lines: - The recognition gives the Nussbaum Center a concrete proof point for its role as a hub for growing businesses in Greensboro. - The awards also suggest that the Triad’s startup and small-business pipeline is producing companies with measurable revenue traction, not just local visibility.

What's next: - The three companies will continue operating as Nussbaum Center Associates inside the entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports business growth in Greensboro and the wider Triad. - The Fast 50 recognition may help each company build credibility with customers, partners and potential hires.

The bottom line: - Three Nussbaum Center companies are now among the Triad’s fastest-growing private businesses, underscoring the center’s growing influence in the region’s economy.