Implecho Named a Future 50 Company

The Future 50 program recognizes the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the Milwaukee region

Pewaukee, Wis. (September 25, 2023) – Implecho, a 100% employee-owned audio communication solutions provider, has been named a 2023 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). The Future 50 program, now in its 34th year, recognizes the fastest-growing privately-owned companies in the Milwaukee region.  

Implecho has been expanding rapidly and has recorded 3X growth during the past few years. With the return of trade shows, marketing events, corporate meetings, training sessions and facility and manufacturing tours, Implecho has been continuing its growth trajectory. 

Ted Kiel, Rob Dillon, Bridget Pedersen, and Sam Friederick at the Future 50 awards program in Milwaukee.

In 2023, the company worked with two of the largest trade shows in the world – Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and ConExpo-Con/AGG.  Altogether this year, the employee-owned company will be part of more than 300 events across the country.  

“It’s exciting to be recognized for the hard work we’ve been putting in the last few years. We have a talented team that’s dedicated to delivering the extraordinary experiences our clients are looking for,” says Bridget Pedersen, vice president of Implecho. “No matter the situation, our team works one-on-one with clients to figure out the best way to create and deliver an amazing audio experience.”  

Implecho’s audio communication offerings, include:  

Implecho is part of the OwnersEdge portfolio of 100% employee-owned companies. Since Implecho’s business revolves around live events and group gatherings, the pandemic had a significant impact. However, Implecho was able to tap into support from its ESOP holding company, OwnersEdge, to continue operations and retain all of its employees.  


About Implecho 

Based in Pewaukee, Wis., Implecho is an audio communications company that provides high-quality rental and purchase solutions for events, tours, training and jobsite applications. Serving Fortune 500 companies and events nationwide, Implecho provides audio communication solutions for conferences, trade shows, festivals, facility tours, remote or onsite training, job site applications, manufacturing, construction and a variety of other applications. Implecho is 100% employee-owned and an OwnersEdge operating company.  

About OwnersEdge 

Based in Waukesha, Wis., OwnersEdge Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ESOP holding company that strives to invest in and build sustainable businesses throughout the Midwest. The operating companies within the OwnersEdge portfolio utilize their industry expertise to drive business growth and create value for stakeholders including customers, communities and the ESOP employee owners. The five companies in its portfolio – Asche & Spencer, BAYCOM,  CC&N, Implecho and QComp Technologies – provide diverse products and services to a variety of market segments ranging from public safety to construction to manufacturing and music production.