| 41 | garmin international Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,027,770,000 2002: $465,114,000
Growth: 120.97% Full-time employees: 3,000 A member of Garmin, Ltd., Garmin International supplies GPS communication equipment to a variety of transportation industries, aviation to marine to automotive. Headquartered in Olathe, the billion-dollar company employs more than 1,200 locally. |
| 6th Year |
| 42 | redemption plus Gross Revenue: 2005: $5,880,713 2002: $2,665,410
Growth: 120.63% Full-time employees: 25 Headquartered in Lenexa, Redemption Plus distributes modern but reasonably priced merchandise for family entertainment under the direction of CEO Ron Hill. Revenue growth can be attributed to bolstering relationships with corporations and franchises, simplifying online communication and increasing the product line. |
3rd
Year |
| 43 | satellite engineering group, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $17,209,739 2002: $7,816,794
Growth: 120.16% Full-time employees: 20 Founded in 1983, the company distributes satellite, cable and broadcast products to customers ranging from broadcast companies to religious organizations. CEO Arthur Liebenthal credits development and growth to “strategic relationships with key industry vendors.” |
5th
Year |
| 44 | midland marble & granite Gross Revenue: 2005: $15,828,574 2002: $7,281,740
Growth: 117.37% Full-time employees: 110 Midland Marble & Granite fabricates and installs granite, marble, stone and tile on floors and countertops. Established in 1996, the family business employs 110, including Bryan, Mike, Cathy, Lloyd and Tim Caton. Last year, the company expanded into the sale and installation of carpet and other floor coverings. |
4th
Year |
| 45 | checkdate solutions Gross Revenue: 2005: $5,856,808 2002: $2,772,287
Growth: 116.11% Full-time employees: 52 Founded in 1994, Checkdate Solutions employs 52 people who outsource payroll processing services, human resource management systems and automated time and attendance solutions. President Drew Hiss says excellent service, a great reputation, aggressive sales and an excellent staff all contributed to its success. |
| 8th Year |
| 46 | hoefer wysocki architects, llc Gross Revenue: 2005: $5,660,000 2002: $2,705,239
Growth: 109.22% Full-time employees: 43 David Wysocki, a principal of this planning, architecture and interior design firm, attributes growth to “client satisfaction, superior design and excellent project management.” Revenues have doubled since 2002 with local clients such as Tivol, Independence Regional and the KCMO police department. |
| 5th Year |
| 47 | adams-gabbert & associates, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $4,788,309 2002: $2,290,423
Growth: 109.06% Full-time employees: 40 The four founding values of this company are balance, commitment, professionalism and quality. For the fourth year, those values have landed the professional services firm of Adams-Gabbert on Ingram’s list of the KC’s fastest-growing headquartered companies. Jo Anne Gabbert founded the Lee’s Summit company in 1999. |
| 4th Year |
| 48 | decision insight, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,640,760 2002: $1,760,705
Growth: 106.78% Full-time employees: 20 Back for its second year on Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 list, this custom market research and consulting firm specializes in online solutions. President and CEO Cathy Allin says this year’s success is mainly due to “concentrating our efforts on core competencies and developing targeted solutions.” |
2nd
Year |
| 49 | vsr financial services, inc. Gross Revenue: 2005: $63,823,000 2002: $31,080,000
Growth: 105.35% Full-time employees: 61 VSR was founded in 1985, has 61 employees and makes Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 ranking list for the seventh year. J. Michael Stanfield is the CEO and is especially proud of the stability in the relationships the firm has formed. |
8th
Year |
| 50 | dimensional innovations Gross Revenue: 2005: $8,932,370 2002: $4,455,600
Growth: 100.48% Full-time employees: 82 CEO Jim Baker attributes much of his company’s growth to “recruiting and retaining great people, which enhances the ability to deliver innovative products and great prices.” Innovation is vital for this specialty fabrication firm that focuses on signage, exhibits and the development of unique environments. |
1st
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