Coldwell Banker Advantage began as a residential real estate company in 1997 and has gradually expanded into the resale and relocation home industries. Karen Bergin is CEO of this group, which also offers homebuyer and seller consulting. Bergin says thanks to exceptional customer service CBAdvantage captured a larger market share.

Another construction company on the list is Orr Construction Management. Based in Raytown the general contractor and construction management company focuses on the design/build industry. Under the direction of CEO Kenneth Orr the group has worked on a number of projects for the Olathe and Pleasant Hill school districts.

Agenda: Kansas City Inc. is a meetings and special events coordinating company. Headquartered in Lenexa the group helps design and execute event production, as well as provides ground transportation services. According to Alton Hagen, CEO a reputation for being extremely dependable the company is able to shine time after time.

Everyone needs a break and this is what bijin salon & day spa counts on. They offer a variety of salon services, such as skin and makeup care, massage therapy and classic hair care, as well as spa treatments and hydrotherapy. According to CEO Connie Suss, thanks to a quality reputation the day spa has continued to thrive.

U.S. Engineering Co. is a full service mechanical contractor providing construction services to industrial, institutional, commercial and advanced technology clients. CEO Dwight Brinkman says the company also functions as a mechanical, prime and service contractor, while specializing in design/build piping.

This healthcare provider operates out of its Kansas City headquarters but services a 32-county area. Tom Bowser, company CEO, says the increase is thanks to new customers and retention of existing ones. The company offers individual health plans, as well as long-term, short-term and dental plans.

With almost 80 years in the construction business Dunn Industries specializes in general construction, construction management and design/build. Under the direction of CEO Terry Dunn this privately owned firm does business throughout the United States and has become one of the nations largest commercial contractors.

All About Travel makes sure every business partner gets to the meeting on time by offering corporate travel management. CEO, Coby Gaulien oversees the company's corporate performance improvement incentives and group and meeting planning services. The travel agency also offers individual leisure vacation packages.

As a securities broker dealer VSR Financial Services help clients with all types of financial possibilities available, such as asset allocation, bonds, mutual funds, money market and IRAs. According to CEO Michael Stanfield, the privately owned company works with more than 200 independent contractor registered representatives.

Cecil Van Tuyl and Larry Van Tuyl work to broaden this established automobile company. The company specifically focuses on retail automobile sales and service. According to them, the Shawnee Mission company was able to expand thanks to a number of acquisitions and improved performance by existing dealerships.