Inc. Names Green Leaf Business Solutions to Its 2025 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific
Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Pacific list had a median growth rate of 124 percent.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: [Vista, CA, April 1, 2025] — Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today revealed that Green Leaf Business Solutions is No. 63 on its fifth annual Inc. Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Pacific, which includes California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, and Alaska.
An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals offer a unique look at the most successful companies within the Pacific economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.
“This recognition is a testament to the exceptional leadership and dedication of our entire team,” says Marc Rodriguez, Co-Founder and CEO of Green Leaf Business Solutions. “The team’s focus, drive, and hard work have been the engine behind this success. We’re also deeply grateful to our clients for their trust and partnership as we continue to grow together.”
The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Pacific. Between 2021 and 2023, these 142 private companies had a median growth rate of 124 percent; by 2023, they’d also added 7,947 jobs and $5.6 billion to the region’s economy.
Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Pacific, including company profiles, can be found at https://www.inc.com/regionals/pacific starting April 1. You’ll also find an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.
“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list are true trailblazers driving economic growth in their respective regions, industries, and beyond. This list celebrates their achievements and tells the stories of remarkable companies that are fueling growth and adding jobs in local economies throughout the country,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.
Green Leaf Business Solutions is the cannabis industry’s premier partner in human resources and payroll solutions. Along with top-line business solutions and personal connections, a well-developed network of resources, and cross-trained staff in banking, HR, and payroll specialties, Green Leaf guarantees success for small to medium-sized clients by being a constant proactive resource.
More about Inc. and the Inc. Regionals
Methodology
The 2025 Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over two years. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, a number of companies on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
To learn more about Green Leaf Business Solutions, please visit https://greenleafbizsolutions.com/.
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About Green Leaf Business Solutions
Green Leaf Payroll & Business Solutions Inc. is the cannabis industry’s premier partner in human resources and payroll areas. With the motto “Partner, Not Provider,” Green Leaf takes the time to educate clients from the ground up to meet compliance requirements and scale their business. Along with top-line business solutions and personal connections, a well-developed network of resources, and cross-trained staff in banking, HR, and payroll specialties, Green Leaf guarantees success for small to medium-sized clients by being a constant proactive resource. In 2025, Inc. named Green Leaf as one of the “Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Pacific.”
About Marc Rodriguez
Marc Rodriguez is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Green Leaf Business Solutions, the leader in payroll and HR services for the cannabis industry. With over a decade of experience in the industry, Marc has played a pivotal role in providing specialized payroll and HR services tailored for the unique needs of the cannabis sector.
Prior to his current role and with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management and marketing from California State University-San Bernardino, Marc served as a District Sales Manager and HR Solutions Sales Consultant at Paychex, and held key positions at 2020 Companies, where he served as Regional Sales Manager and General Manager-Sales.
Under his guidance, Green Leaf has emerged as a trusted partner for businesses operating in this rapidly evolving industry. With a proven history of success and a commitment to excellence, Marc Rodriguez continues to drive innovation and growth in the cannabis payroll and HR solutions industry, setting new standards of professionalism and service excellence.
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