Fall River business named one of top women-led businesses in Massachusetts

Boston – The Women’s Edge together with its partner The Boston Globe, today announced People Incorporated was named one of the 24th annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. Today, the honorees were recognized during a celebratory breakfast event. The 100 organizations honored generated over $124 billion in total revenue in 2023, demonstrating that women leaders continue to be key drivers of the state’s economy.

Megan Stirk, President & CEO of People Incorporated in Fall River, is ranked as #61 on the list, representing her fourth appearance in the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses. “The dynamic women on this prestigious list are driving change throughout the commonwealth, and I am proud to be in their company,” said Stirk. “This is more of a testament to the work People Incorporated does day-in and day-out with its incredible staff to support children, adults, and families of all abilities throughout the SouthCoast. I am honored to represent such a wonderful and valuable agency.”

“The organizations on this year’s diverse list are driving $124 billion of revenue into the Massachusetts economy and innovation across the country, from increased manufacturing capacity to breakthroughs in clinical care and therapeutics,” said The Women’s Edge Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth L. Hailer. “We are honored to celebrate the Top 100 women leaders and hope it inspires others to drive for success here in our region and beyond.”

This is the 24th year that The Women’s Edge – a Boston-based nonprofit organization devoted to advancing women in leadership positions — created the list through a nomination process and reviewed both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and the 12th year that the list was created in collaboration with The Boston Globe. In addition to revenue or operating budget, factors considered in the evaluation included workplace and management diversity, board makeup, and innovative projects. The full list will be published in the Globe Magazine’s Women & Power issue at bostonglobe.com/magazine on November 1 and in print on November 3.

“These 100 exceptional leaders, and the companies they run, are at the heart of the Massachusetts economy,” said Globe Magazine editor Francis Storrs. “We’re delighted to highlight their inspiration and impact through our longtime partnership with The Women’s Edge.”