Business & Tech
Newark Company Makes Inc's 2021 Fastest-Growing List
The new regional list released by Inc. ranks the fastest-growing privately-held companies in the U.S., including here in Newark.
NEWARK, CA — Inc. this week introduced its 2021 list of the 1,500 fastest-growing privately-held companies in six regions around the United States, including California.
One Newark company made the list — TA Digital.
In addition, companies in Fremont and Union City also are on the list.
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The other five regions are Texas, Florida, D.C Metro, Midwest, and N.Y. Metro.
The regional recognition is an expansion of Inc's annual list that offers a look into 5,000 of the most successful small businesses led by some of the country's most inspiring entrepreneurs.
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Mixing sports metaphors, Inc. said, "If the Inc. 5000 represents the big league, the Inc. 5000 Regionals are the AAA level—pitting local favorites against one another on a proving ground for national stardom. The winners are fresh out of the gate—still racing toward their best."
Well-known honorees on previous Inc. 5000 lists include Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft and Patagonia.
Inc. selected 250 California companies for its regional list.
130. TA Digital, Newark, 132 percent growth, IT Systems Development sector. This company is a digital transformation agency that assists clients in understanding the digital ecosystem while identifying gaps within their businesses.
7. PathWater, Fremont, 3,383 percent growth, Consumer Products & Services sector. This companyoffers purified drinking water in a refillable aluminum bottle, offering consumers alternatives to single-use plastic.
171. AltexSoft, Fremont, 94 percent growth, IT Systems Development sector. This company co-builds technology products for accelerated growth by leveraging its technical, process, and domain expertise and access to Eastern European engineers.
59. Carson Consulting, Union City, 334 percent growth, Human Resources sector. This company is a family-owned staffing agency that offers hiring and payroll services.
The complete 2021 Inc. regional list, including company profiles and an interactive database, can be found here.
— Patch editor Megan VerHelst contributed to this story
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