From Local Roots to National Recognition: Why We’re Honored to Be on the Inc. 5000 List!
Here at CDH Partners, we’re not just about blueprints and designs; we’re about building a legacy. That’s why we’re incredibly honored to announce that we’ve been named to the prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies!
This recognition is a huge milestone for us and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Being on this list means we’re in great company, alongside some of the most successful and innovative businesses in the country. It’s a powerful validation of our growth, especially as we’ve navigated a challenging economic climate. Our three-year revenue growth of 55 percent didn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of our commitment to our clients and our passion for what we do.
Our growth story is deeply tied throughout Georgia, where we were No. 233. We believe in building lasting relationships and creating spaces that truly serve the community. From designing “future-ready” schools like Ronald E. McNair Middle School to transforming healthcare spaces campuses like Union General Hospital or taking an old mechanic shop and transforming it into a worship space for St. Mark Coptic, our work is a direct reflection of our mission to create positive change.
The Press Release
Learn more about our ranking and the list in the official press release below.
CDH Partners Ranks No. 233 in Georgia on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 55% Percent, This Marks CDH Partners’ First Time on the List
ATLANTA, August 25, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand aimed at spotlighting business growth and small businesses, ranks architecture and interior design firm, CDH Partners on their annual list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. The company ranks at No. 72 in metro Atlanta and No. 233 in Georgia, as well as No. 513 in business products and services. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy featuring top performers in entrepreneurial businesses.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized on this year’s Inc. 5000 list,” says Melissa Cantrell, CEO of CDH Partners. “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, who are committed to delivering exceptional design solutions and creating lasting value for our clients. Our growth is a direct reflection of our team’s passion, creativity, and unwavering focus on our values.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees demonstrate exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market.
“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”
CDH Partners has seen a pattern of growth recently despite challenges felt in the AEC industry, expanding their corporate presence to Savannah, GA, last year. This move allows the firm to bring their design expertise to the rapidly growing Savannah metropolitan area and support the growing population’s needs.
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine.
For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
Methodology
Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About CDH Partners
For nearly 50 years, CDH Partners has provided expert services in architectural design and interiors a diverse range of clients including healthcare, education, corporate, community, and light industrial sectors. CDH Partners has contributed significantly to the architectural landscape of Georgia and the Southeast and continues to positively impact the community for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.cdhpartners.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.