CORPORATE REPORT 100

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digital evolution group

Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,776,091 2002: $683,543
Growth: 159.84%    Full-time employees: 20

What accounts for Digital Evolution Group’s growth? “Our solid reputation delivering projects on-budget and on-time,” says CEO Neal Sharma. Since its inception in 1999, the company has operated out of Overland Park, specializing in web development, data management, e-marketing and web hosting.

32

alexander open systems

Gross Revenue: 2005: $64,700,000 2002: $25,000,000
Growth: 158.80%    Full-time employees: 156

Alexander Open Systems provides clients with “end-to-end, scalable IT solutions” from its Overland Park headquarters, as well as regional offices nationwide. What began as a three-person operation in 1992 now employs 156, and celebrates its seventh year on Ingram’s list of KC’s fastest-growing companies.

33

central packaging

Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,129,211 2002: $1,236,530
Growth: 153.06%    Full-time employees: 10

Michael Pasley, CEO of Central Packaging, says “organic growth and acquired growth” characterize his company’s rise over the last seven years. The Kansas City company specializes in equipment and service, as well as the sale and distribution of packaging materials like shrink film, stretch film and cushioning poly.

34

city wide maintenance company, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $25,427,022 2002: $10,396,000
Growth: 144.58%    Full-time employees: 50

A leader in facility maintenance services since 1959, City Wide Maintenance Corporation has seen a recent boom with the opening of facilities in 10 new cities, with headquarters in Lenexa. Led by Jeff Oddo, the family-owned company owes its prosperity to high business retention.

35

TK architects, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,455,991 2002: $1,438,226
Growth: 140.30%    Full-time employees: 19

In business since 1981, TK Architects, Inc. continues to develop and thrive, and celebrates its fifth year on Ingram’s list. Under President Ted Knapp, the Kansas City firm generates stylish architecture and interior design for commercial projects. Market diversification and repeat clientele contribute to ongoing success.

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kansas city southern

Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,352,000,000 2002: $566,000,000
Growth: 138.87%    Full-time employees: 6,650

Operating more than 3,100 miles of railroad track in 10 states and now the Mexican railway system, Kansas City Southern continues to boost the local economy, enjoying a successful revenue year. The company is also pursuing intermodal service, which moves containers from ship to train to truck.

37

bishop-mccann

Gross Revenue: 2005: $25,500,000 2002: $10,994,732
Growth: 131.93%    Full-time employees: 30

In business for nine years, meeting planning firm Bishop-McCann has preserved its original client base while fostering new relationships. The company designs, plans and manages corporate meetings, events and travel incentives. CEO Dan Nilsen handles business from its KC headquarters, and runs offices in Illinois and New Jersey.

38

novastar

Gross Revenue: 2005: $453,266,000 2002: $197,786,386
Growth: 129.17%    Full-time employees: 2,032

Co-founded by Scott Hartman and Lance Anderson in 1996, Novastar Financial appears on our list for the fourth time. The loans and mortgage company employs nearly 700 locally with more than 2,000 employees throughout the nation.

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cydex, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $8,769,056 2002: $3,843,651
Growth: 128.14%    Full-time employees: 21

Biotech company Cydex has prospered under the leadership of CEO John Siebert, with another year of success due to added royalty revenues and increased material sales. Founded in 1993, the Lenexa organization researches, develops, markets and delivers pharmaceuticals for an ever-growing clientele.

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trozzolo communications group

Gross Revenue: 2005: $5,400,000 2002: $2,400,000
Growth: 125.00%    Full-time employees: 32

Founded in 1989 as a target newsletter publisher, Trozzolo Communications Group has since ventured into fully integrated advertising, custom publishing and public relations. CEO and President Pasquale Trozzolo attributes the Kansas City company’s accomplishments to “great work by smart people.”