CORPORATE REPORT 100

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staffing kansas city, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,973,687 2002: $986,597
Growth: 100.05%    Full-time employees: 5

This is the inaugural year on Ingram’s CR100 list for this Overland Park staffing firm, which has doubled its revenues since 2002. Revenues increased due to greater efficiency, better screening and more client contact.

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berkel & company contractors, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $179,971,879 2002: $91,437,866
Growth: 96.82%    Full-time employees: 650

“New products, quality service and expanded marketing” were key to growth says Michael Jones, president and CEO of this geotechnical engineering contractor. The company specializes in deep foundations, including piling, sheeting and shoring, underpinning and pressure grouting.

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haz-mat response, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $6,264,044 2002: $3,238,901
Growth: 93.40%    Full-time employees: 60

Based in Olathe, this firm also has locations in Wichita, Great Bend and North Platte. The company is dedicated to helping clients manage emergencies or incidents that involve hazardous materials. John Stockdale, president, says “expanded coverage and services” have resulted in the company’s growth.

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trabon solutions

Gross Revenue: 2005: $2,700,000 2002: $1,400,000
Growth: 92.86%    Full-time employees: 25

A full service information technology solutions provider, Trabon Solutions says its goal is to build lasting relationships with clients that continue to deliver value over many years. President & CIO David Windhausen leads Trabon Solutions talented team of programmers and designers.

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henderson engineers, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $36,900,000 2002: $19,500,000
Growth: 89.23%    Full-time employees: 318

Making its 13th appearance on Ingram’s list, Henderson Engineers continues to “meet the needs of our existing clients while successfully expanding its client base.” The firm has locations in Houston, Phoenix, Dallas and Bentonville, to support that base with mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering design.

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two west, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $3,475,088 2002: $1,891,055
Growth: 83.76%    Full-time employees: 35

Founded in 1997, Two West has grown to 35 employees offering brand consultation, communications and advertising. The brand consultation expertise, the agency feels, offers a highly specialized niche uncommon in the region, which accounts for much of the resulting growth.

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midwest game supply company

Gross Revenue: 2005: $7,381,439 2002: $4,104,048
Growth: 79.86%    Full-time employees: 34

President Linda Sohm says “growth in the industry, along with strong sales efforts and maintaining our strong share in the marketplace” helped her company make the CR100 list for the third year. By manufacturing and distributing dice, table game accessories and slot machines, this firm keeps casinos well stocked.

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vista productions, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $9,426,241 2002: $5,250,489
Growth: 79.53%    Full-time employees: 32

Founded in 1982, Vista is a leading production company—planning, managing, producing and staging corporate events. This marks the firm’s third year on the list, growing as a result of new clients and the growth and retention of current clients.

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network innovations, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $1,519,785 2002: $849,320
Growth: 78.94%    Full-time employees: 7

Since 1991, Network Innovations has provided small to mid-sized businesses technology solutions including computer networking and voiceover IP. Brian Gregory, president, says “our company grew due to increased marketing efforts particularly in sales of voiceover IP telephone systems to banks.”

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heartland waterworks supply, inc.

Gross Revenue: 2005: $27,428,393 2002: $15,363,214
Growth: 78.53%    Full-time employees: 23

With headquarters in Grandview, this company offers one of the largest inventories of pipe, valves, meters, fittings and casings in the region. Cheryl Hibdon and Bob Ewan founded the company 12 years ago and this is its third time on Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 list.