This paper presents specific features that enabled certain companies from the Timis County, Romania to grow rapidly during and after the economic crisis. We are convinced that the fast-growing companies have specific features which differentiate them from other companies, which is why they should be studied. We consider the fast-growing companies important for the development of the region, as they create job opportunities. The partial results of this ongoing study indicate several specific aspects common to the analyzed companies, such as a powerful vision on the company's future, an early-identified need or opportunity, the delivery of products or services tailored to the customer needs. The 3 lines of business analyzed are transportation and storage, construction works, IT and communication. The content analysis was used in order to analyze the data collected and formulate the findings.