Sunday, October 03, 1999
GREATER CINCINNATI 100
How the list is put together
Since 1983, Arthur Andersen has compiled a list of the top 100 private companies in the region.
The companies must be based in the 14-county Greater Cincinnati area: Boone, Brown, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Clinton, Dearborn, Gallatin, Grant, Hamilton, Kenton, Ohio, Pendleton and a portion of Warren.
Companies must have at least 80 employees. Arthur Andersen started with a database of 1,500 of the largest companies in the region. Another 500 companies were added from the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky chambers of commerce.
After review by Arthur Andersen part ners and managers, that list was reduced to 750 companies, which were mailed surveys. Companies must be private. Voting stock can only be held by family members, employees or individuals, and the company cannot be traded over the counter or listed on an exchange.
Firms must submit a detailed combined revenue figure that includes subsidiaries, although the revenues are kept confidential if desired.
The list is compiled to show the public the economic importance of closely held businesses to Greater Cincinnati, and to highlight changing trends of the local business community.
Top private firms show the will to grow
List of Greater Cincinnati 100
Execs bullish on outlook for area's economy
Notable locals investing in R&D and technology
Signs of softening economy showing
Skilled, loyal employees are precious commodities
Traffic woes creep into gripes
How the list is put together
Ris Paper Co. No. 1 for 3rd year in row
List has room for 11 newcomers
10 companies come close to mark, but lag in revenue pace
Privately owned businesses face Y2K challenges
New device keeps mileage for IRS
Employers can guard against suits
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