[PRESS RELEASE] – VISTA, Calif, Aug. 11, 2026 – Green Leaf Business Solutions, the cannabis industry’s leading partner in payroll and human resources, announced it has been named 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.
“Ranking among the fastest-growing private companies in America two years in a row tells me we’re building something that matters,” Green Leaf co-founder and CEO Marc Rodriguez said. “But the number I’m proudest of is the thousands of cannabis workers who now get paid correctly and on time, with real benefits, because an operator trusted us to have their back.”
Green Leaf’s growth reflects the tools it has built to help cannabis operators run like any other mature industry. Through its Managed Payroll and Managed HR services, the company gives operators dedicated specialists, compliant infrastructure and the strategic guidance that mainstream providers have long withheld from the sector, turning payroll and human resources from operational burdens into competitive advantages.
Green Leaf was also among the first to close one of the industry’s most stubborn gaps with GreenPath 401(k), a fully vetted, transparent Pooled Employer Plan that gives cannabis businesses of every size access to institutional-grade retirement benefits after most traditional custodians abandoned the market. Together, these solutions help operators attract and retain talent, satisfy investors and lenders, and take real steps toward operating with the same professionalism as any traditional business.
“We built Green Leaf for the businesses everyone else called too risky to serve, and every year on this list is proof of one thing: When you bet on people and refuse to cut corners, growth takes care of itself,” Rodriguez said. “To our team and our clients, this ranking is yours, and we’re just getting warmed up.”
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to health care, 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.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision-making and a refusal to sit still,” Inc. Editor-in-Chief Mike Hofman said. “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.”
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 Dec. 31, 2025. 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.
To learn more about Green Leaf Business Solutions, visit: greenleafbizsolutions.com
