This year’s version of the Business Journal’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies is impressive, and not just because the combined revenue of the businesses on the list tops $7.4 billion.

From No. 1 Caulipower to No. 100 Krost, the companies that comprise the 23rd annual edition of our fastest growing list span a diverse range of industries.

But they all have a few things in common, including a passion for their work, a spark of creativity and a dedication to customers that drives their success.

With businesses like these blanketing the region, it’s no wonder Los Angeles is an economic powerhouse.

Read more about the 2019 Fastest Growing Private Companies:

Center Stage: Luxury staging company Vesta Home keeps things fresh

Driving Force: Integrity Cargo Solutions connects shippers, truckers

Dog-matic: Pet snack-maker Pawstruck wins with healthy alternatives

Expansion Team: Outsourcing firm TaskUs grows by helping other companies scale

By the Numbers: A look at this year’s top 100 fastest growing companies

The complete list of 2019’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in L.A. County