Press Release: Inc. Names Ines Rivas-Hutchins to Its 2025 Female Founders 500 List
/Paducah, KY – March 11, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 500 women whose innovations and leadership are pushing industries forward. These resilient entrepreneurs have demonstrated extraordinary grit and vision, collectively generating approximately $9 billion in revenue and securing $10.6 billion in funding in 2024.
Ines Rivas-Hutchins, President and Owner of INTEC Group, LLC, has been named to this prestigious list for her outstanding contributions to the construction industry and small business advocacy. As a leader in federal contracting, Ines has built INTEC Group into a thriving general contracting firm specializing in federal government construction, with major projects supporting the U.S. Department of the Army and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
“Being recognized among the top female founders in the country is an incredible honor,” said Rivas-Hutchins. “As a small business owner, I understand the challenges of entrepreneurship, and I am deeply passionate about helping other women and small businesses break barriers, build sustainable companies, and create lasting impact in their industries. The work we do at INTEC Group matters—not just in the construction world, but in showing what’s possible for underrepresented entrepreneurs.”
Since founding INTEC Group in 2014, Ines has led the company to remarkable growth, securing multimillion-dollar federal contracts and earning national recognition, including a spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, highlighting 81% growth over the past three years. She has been honored as the 2024 Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year and the 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year, underscoring her leadership and impact in the business community.
Beyond INTEC, Ines is an advocate for entrepreneurship and economic development. She serves on multiple boards, including the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Louisville Board, Paducah McCracken County Riverport Authority, Paducah Bank Advisory Board, and as Chair of Sprocket Innovation, where she supports regional startups and small business growth.
“Female founders know what struggle is, but they’re also experts of improvisation, adaptability, and creativity. The women featured on this year’s list exemplify these qualities. Through times of uncertainty, their unwavering dedication and steadfast leadership are not only inspiring but vital to driving progress,” said Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom.
Several honorees will be featured in Inc. magazine’s Female Founders issue, on newsstands March 18, 2025. To see the complete list of honorees, please visit: https://www.inc.com/female-founders.
About INTEC Group, LLC
Founded in 2014, INTEC Group, LLC is a federally certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), HUBZone-certified, and SBA 8(a) program participant specializing in federal government construction. INTEC provides design-build and general contracting services for military and government infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality execution and long-term value. With a reputation for integrity, efficiency, and excellence, INTEC Group is dedicated to delivering impactful projects while fostering small business growth in the industry.
For more information, visit www.intecgroupllc.com.