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title: "Lightbridge Academy Rank in Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/65d81306-c15c-4796-af04-f98e4f034322
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240228_lightbridge_academy_rank_in_inc_magazines_list_of_the_northeast_regions_fas.html
category: "Childcare & early learning"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Childcare & early learning"
published: 2024-02-28T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:00:41.848Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/lightbridgeacademy.jpg
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# Lightbridge Academy Rank in Inc. Magazine’s List of the Northeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

**TL;DR:** Lightbridge Academy has been ranked in Inc. Magazine's List of the Northeast Region's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for its commitment to early childhood education. The brand has been included in the ranking for the first time, recognizing its 25-year commitment to the Northeast region.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-02-28. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240228_lightbridge_academy_rank_in_inc_magazines_list_of_the_northeast_regions_fas.html).*

## Story

Iselin, N.J. - Lightbridge Academy is honored to be in the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list, marking the first time the brand has been included in the ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the Northeast. For over 25 years, Lightbridge Academy’s steadfast commitment to the Northeast region has played a vital role in enriching communities by fostering a nurturing environment for children's overall development, empowering working families, and driving growth through innovative educational initiatives.

“Our placement on the 2024 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list is an honor that not only recognizes the hard work of our team but also validates our dedication to driving meaningful change in the communities we serve,” said Gigi Schweikert, CEO at Lightbridge Academy. “This acknowledgment of Lightbridge Academy’s impact and vitality within the Northeast region only spurs our drive to meet the national demand for early education childcare.”

“The honorees in our Inc. 5000 network are the Who’s Who of private companies. They’re energizing regional economies as they engineer the future of their industries. Learn who they are and what they do - they’ll be impacting things for a while,” said Eric Hagerman, Special Projects Editor at Inc. Media.

From work-life balance to the award-winning support, this innovative early childhood education franchise is guided by purpose and a family-first culture. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, Lightbridge Academy is a proven child care brand.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- education franchise (topic)
- Inc. Magazine (company)
- early childhood education (topic)
- Gigi Schweikert (person)
- private companies (topic)
- fastest growing companies (topic)
- northeast region (topic)
- Northeast Region (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240228_lightbridge_academy_rank_in_inc_magazines_list_of_the_northeast_regions_fas.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/65d81306-c15c-4796-af04-f98e4f034322).