Co-founders Wynne Jennings and Tom Van Goethem built this digital printing, bindery/finishing, and warehousing business. Both co-founders attribute the company's growth to innovative solutions, dedicated support and development of applications as the reasons for its success.

This privately-owned company attributes its growth to continuous improvement in service support, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. CEO Robin Greenhagen says the technology infrastructure provider offers advanced, secure hosting, applications development and IT project management.

Cerner takes the paperwork out of health care. CEO Neal Patterson believes that the Kansas City headquartered business tries to eliminate error, variance and unnecessary waste in the healthcare process. The company has also made a number of acquisitions that collectively substantiate its growth.

As a complete merchandising solutions provider Winntech offers in-house design and manufacturing, retail architecture display, graphic design, and sign production. Barrett Prelogar, CEO for the company, attributes the company's growth to strategic marketing and commitment to quality and service.

Owner Robert Croskell says that qual
ity service and customer satisfaction have helped this construction company grow. Offering electrical, mechanical and plumbing services the privately owned business is headquartered in Kansas City and has been in business since 1985.

Design/build, construction management and institutional construction are the blueprint for Manning Prosser Wilbert Construction. This commercial general contractor is dedicated to client service and quality construction. CEO Tom Manning believes this commitment fosters repeat business and company growth.

This Shawnee based communication group is a full service reseller of Planmonics headsets and Avaya phone systems, among other services. Tray Vedock, CEO for the company, believes the key to SKC's growth begins with keeping existing clients and establishing a solid reputation as a leading provider in this industry.

With eight locations currently in the Kansas City area Kellan Restaurant Management is whipping up new businesses in the restaurant industry. Thomas Norsworthy, CEO for the company thinks these new additions and effective marketing helps the 54th Street Grill and Bar restaurants cook up more business.

H&R Block tries to remove any tax roadblocks with its tax and financial services, which include investment services, mortgage services and business consulting. Company CEO Mark Ernst notes that the acquisition of financial services subsidiaries and growth of core tax services has helped this landmark company expand.

Scott Hartman, CEO, and Lance Anderson, president, attribute much of NovaStar Financial's growth to its new office locations, products and its retail lending division. The mortgage lending and finance group is one of Kansas City's great unsung success stories and has tripled its stock price in a flat market.