CORPORATE REPORT 100

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LaGarde

Gross Revenue:     2006: $6,636,764.00 2003: $2,335,115.00 Growth: 184.22% Full-time employees: 96

An Olathe company in business since 1996, LaGarde builds, designs, and hosts e-commerce storefront Web sites for businesses. While the popularity of its services afforded early growth, continued climbs in revenues are due to “a new CEO [Joe Whelan] and capital infusion."

42

Coleman Industrial Construction Inc. 

Gross Revenue:     2006: $9,506,578.00 2003: $3,395,925.00 Growth: 179.94% Full-time employees: 15

Founded in 1979, Coleman Industrial Construction specializes in locomotive service facilities and environmental systems. The Riverside company, which services two major railroads in 16 states, reports that commitment to quality and safety have increased customer response and enhanced revenues.

43

B&F Homes

Gross Revenue:     2006: $10,393,289.00 2003: $3,718,088.00 Growth: 179.53% Full-time employees: 5

A Leawood company specializing in custom home and new residential construction, B&F Homes, LLC has cementedits reputation as a quality builder in Johnson County. In business since 2002, B&F has grown revenues “by building a quality product with unique features and new ideas.”

44

Heartland Bank

Gross Revenue:     2006: $6,543,523 2003: $2,362,634 Growth: 176.96% Full-time employees: 32

A Leawood-based bank established in 1904, Heartland Bank strives for the trust of its customers. In recent years, the company has increased revenues by promoting its brand and enhancing the relationships between bankers and the community. Mark Fitzpatrick serves as President and CEO.

45

Digital Evolution Group 

Gross Revenue:     2006: $2,117,453.00 2003: $765,825.00 Growth: 176.49% Full-time employees: 26

Since 1999, Digital Evolution Group has provided Internet-focused enterprise application development—data management, integrated e-commerce, e-marketing, consulting and web hosting—from its Overland Park headquarters. A “commitment to delivering the highest levels of service,” accounts for company growth, says CEO Neal Sharma.

46

Proactive Solutions, Inc. 

Gross Revenue:     2006: $26,435,963.00 2003: $9,582,618.00 Growth: 175.87% Full-time employees: 19

IBM business partner ProActive Solutions supplies offices with IBM products and offers customer support services. Melissa Cather-Thiede heads the Fairway company, which marked 10 years of business in 2006. Additional offices operate in Atlanta, St. Paul, Dallas and Chicago.

47

Rhycom Strategic Advertising

Gross Revenue:     2006: $1,653,823.00 2003: $609,169.99 Growth: 171.49% Full-time employees: 6

Since its launch in 1999, Rhycom has provided marketing communications support to a range of clients from hospitals to frozen custard franchises. President Rick Rhyner operates the full-service advertising, marketing, branding and PR firm from Overland Park. “Growth from existing clients and acquisition of new clients” have advanced revenues.

48

ML&L Foreclosure Services, Inc. 

Gross Revenue:     2006: $5,260,653.00 2003: $1,943,274.00 Growth: 170.71% Full-time employees: DD

ML&L Foreclosure Services, Inc. provides representation of the mortgage servicing and default industries. The “climate in the real estate industry with consolidation and technology-expansion to related services” is responsible for the growth of the Kansas City-headquartered company.

49

Service Management Group, Inc.

Gross Revenue:     2006: $18,355,706.00 2003: $6,804,107.00 Growth: 169.77% Full-time employees: 111

Service Management Group, Inc. supplies satisfaction and loyalty research for retail, restaurant and service-based companies, and credits its growth to customer loyalty and word of mouth. “We have been proactive about adding sales, technology and research staff,” says Andy Fromm, President & CEO.

50

City Wide Maintenance Company, Inc. 

Gross Revenue:     2006: $34,501,206.00 2003: $13,024,000.00 Growth: 164.90% Full-time employees: 102

Headed by President Jeffrey Oddo, City Wide Maintenance still sees steady growth as it approaches 50 years of business. Thanks to new services offerings, a company acquisition, and added franchise locations, the Lenexa operation continues to rank among the fastest-growing facility maintenance services.