Located in North Kansas City, Meierotto's Jewelry was first established in 1980 and offers a variety of retail jewelry. With Carol Meierotto as president and CEO the jewelry store sells high-quality rings, watches, bracelets and necklaces, as well diamonds and sterling silver products.

As a major pallet manufacturer in Kansas City Reardon Pallet Company Inc. offers customized services such as painted pallets and spinner displays. CEO Daniel Reardon says with a variety of clients, from grocery stores to wholesale club operations, the pallet companies offers different pallet styles and aspires to expand.

By specializing in heavy construction, highway projects and work site preparation Clarkson Construction builds bridges and provides concrete paving and grading services. CEO Bill Clarkson says the company also performs soil stabilization and handles aggregate, which, according to him, has allowed the company to expand its market share.

Another independent insurance group on the list is The Century Group. Under the direction of CEO Michael Nolan the group provides full service retail insurance services. Clients can get auto, home, life and business insurance. Nolan adds that the group represents 12 major nationwide insurance companies.

Ferrellgas is primarily engaged in the retail distribution and sale of propane and related equipment and supplies throughout the United States. According to Jim Ferrell, CEO of Ferrellgas, the company provides propane to residential, commercial and agricultural clients, and operates in 45 states.

Hereford House, another dining establishment company on the list, has six locations throughout the Kansas City metro area, including Pierpont's in Union Station, CEO Rod Anderson governs the restaurant chain. In addition to the casual dining restaurants, the Hereford House also offers a variety of catering services.

> Continuing its run on the list Snake ‘n Rooter operates out of its Lee's Summit headquarters, but has an additional office in Topeka. According to Jeffrey Barefoot, CEO for the drain cleaning and plumbing company, Snake ‘n Rooter remains successful thanks to the level of respect and integrity employees bring to the table.

Thoroughbred Ford offers both consumer-direct and commercial services through its automobile dealership. CEO R. Steven Porter oversees the dealership's business preferred, fleet, leasing and commercial departments, designed to assist businesses with their vehicle needs.

Mid-America Fittings, Inc. manufactures brass fittings, chrome-plated, nickel-plated and stainless steel pipe fittings. Scott Shane serves as CEO of the company, which also supplies a variety of plumbing installation and repair specialty products. Headquartered in Overland Park the company also has an office in Huntington, Indiana.

CEO Jeff Yowell says added database marketing services allow Datacore clients to improve their sales and marketing plans. This extended service is in addition to Datacore's database development, strategic database marketing and program implementation. With only one office, this company operates out of its Kansas City headquarters.