Exhibit Happy by Steelhead Named No. 3994 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Exhibit Happy by Steelhead Named No. 3994 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Las Vegas Exhibit House Earns a Place on Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Exhibit Happy by Steelhead today announced it has been ranked No. 3994 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. This marks the fourth time Steelhead Productions has earned a place on the Inc. 5000, following recognition in 2018, 2024, and 2025—a track record that reflects sustained, repeat-client-driven growth rather than a single strong year.

“Four times on the Inc. 5000 in eight years tells you something a single appearance can’t. It says our clients keep coming back, our team keeps raising the bar, and the way we build trade show experiences actually works. We don’t rent booths. We help brands show up and win on the show floor, and this list is proof that when your clients grow, you grow with them.” said Sean C. Combs, CEO and co-owner of Exhibit Happy by Steelhead.

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Growth like this isn’t luck and it isn’t one good year. It’s what happens when you obsess over the client’s outcome instead of the transaction. Every exhibit we deliver has to earn its place on that floor, and our clients reward that with repeat business. That’s the engine behind this ranking,” said Lance Randall, Chief Revenue Officer of Exhibit Happy by Steelhead.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Exhibit Happy by Steelhead
Founded in 1996 and celebrating 30 years in business in 2026, Exhibit Happy by Steelhead is a Las Vegas-based event marketing and exhibit agency specializing in custom rental exhibits. The company helps brands create high-impact trade show experiences while reducing the waste, cost, storage, and reinvention challenges of traditional exhibit ownership. Exhibit Happy by Steelhead is the first B Corp certified exhibit house in North America and holds EcoVadis recognition, placing it in the top 35 percent globally for sustainability performance. Learn more at exhibithappy.com.

About Inc.
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Elizabeth Martinez
Exhibit Happy by Steelhead
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