Eight Lehigh Valley companies were named to this year’s Inc. Magazine 5,000 fastest-growing private companies list.
Awestruck, an advertising and marketing agency in Bethlehem, ranked 25th overall and placed second among advertising and marketing firms. 
"This accomplishment is a testimony to our unwavering dedication, our value of fanatical client engagement, and the relentless efforts of our incredible team. We owe this honor to every member of the Awestruck family and our esteemed clientele who have believed in our vision from day one,” Awestruck founders Dave Marcy, Nat Collins, and Ryan Sprance said in a news release.
Inc. Magazine markets itself as “the voice of the American entrepreneur. We inspire, inform, and document the most fascinating people in business: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters that represent the most dynamic force in the American economy.”
It ranked the fastest-growing businesses based on the percentage of revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. To qualify, companies must be based in the United States and privately held, with a minimum revenue in 2019 of $100,000 and a minimum revenue in 2022 of $2 million.
The Lehigh Valley companies that made the list are:
Awestruck, Bethlehem, Rank 25, Growth 11,247%: Providing innovative destination marketing solutions for clients in the worlds of tourism, hospitality, and entertainment.
YOUR CAUSE AUTO, Easton, Rank 1,141, Growth 520%: Offering a one-stop shop comprehensive transportation solution to the driving public through a subscription service.
G Contracting, Allentown, Rank 1,385, Growth 421%: Providing quality design and execution of kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and remodeling and delivering a seamless experience from start to finish
AblePay Health, Bethlehem, Rank 1,495, Growth 384%: Patient financial engagement program assisting medical providers in reducing collection costs while helping increase their revenues.
The Wire Guys, Upper Milford Township, Rank 2,787, Growth 192%: Security company offering a wide range of security solutions, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and more.
myHR Partner, Bethlehem, Rank 3,893, Growth 120%: Human resources outsourcing firm developing and scaling custom teams to fit the size of each client's need.
Altitude Marketing, Emmaus, Rank 4,419, Growth 96%: Integrated marketing agency serving B2B clients globally, translating highly complex concepts into meaningful positioning, compelling brand messaging, and lead-driving strategies.
MGN Logistics, Easton, Rank 4,818, Growth 81%: Supply-chain and logistics-management provider supporting all modes of transportation, including truckload, ocean, air, rail, international, and parcel.
(Photo courtesy of Awestruck)