11. Brown-Midwest
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $25,000,000 1997: $4,500,000
Growth: 455.56%
Full-Time Employees: 13

This residential developer based in Olathe took advantage of the area's hot real estate market in the late 1990s to appear on Ingram's Corporate Report 100 for the first time. Mike Brown, president, credits an aggressive approach to anticipating customer demand and follow-up service as the keys to the company's success.


12. Jünk Architects PC
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,176,982 1997: $222,141
Growth: 429.83%
Full-Time Employees: 10

Dixie Roberts Junk may have started her architectural firm in New York City, but once she had a child, she and her husband knew they wanted to return to their Midwestern roots. Junk says that to reach the "five-year mark" in Kansas City after having moved the company here in 1994 was an important step on the road to stability and success.


13. Two West Inc.
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,000,000 1997: $191,000
Growth: 423.56%
Full-Time Employees: 14

Working out of a loft near Crown Center, Two West focuses on marketing and interactive communications along with strategic planning. The company says it has grown through its dedication to fast, accurate and quality service. The owners also believe that a strong network, referrals and word of mouth have contributed to their success.


14. Computer Incentives LLC
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,996,000 1997: $601,000
Growth: 398.50%
Full-Time Employees: 3

Computer Incentives provides digital products to companies that use such products as premiums and incentives to retain employees. As President Jim Worrell says, "Everyone loves PC products." Judging by the numbers, he seems to be right.


15. Alternative Business Systems LLC
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $11,677,000 1997: $2,353,000
Growth: 396.26%
Full-Time Employees: 32

A retailer of office equipment, ABS specializes in using digital copiers and printers for document management. ABS counts the Lee's Summit School District and the YMCA among its customers. President H. Carl Little says that because the company's support, sales and service staff is all under one roof in Kansas City, "our customers are assured of immediate attention and prompt response."


16. TY-IN Communications
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,055,587 1997: $687,000
Growth: 344.77%
Full-Time Employees: 27

This authorized retail agent for Cingular wireless service and equipment has grown through the acquisition of smaller dealers. Kelly Yarborough, president, says being a part of the community he serves has also contributed to his success. Today, he covers several areas of western Missouri, including Kansas City and Springfield.


17. CyDex Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,230,532 1997: $550,833
Growth: 304.94%
Full-Time Employees: 18

CyDex licenses and commercializes improved drug delivery technologies, specifically a unique drug formulation technology called CAPTISOL. The company grew in part between 1997 and 2000 because of licensing agreements it entered into with four additional pharmaceutical companies. CyDex will release two FDA-approved drugs in 2001.


18. FirstGuard Health Plan
1st Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $109,588,276 1997: $27,466,504
Growth: 298.99%
Full-Time Employees: 75

FirstGuard is a Kansas City-based, prevention-oriented health plan. It offers government-sponsored programs and commercial HMOs for public- and private-sector employers. Joy Wheeler, executive director, attributes the company's significant growth in 1999 to the acquisition of a Kansas health plan. Marketing and superior customer service supported growth in 1998 and 2000.


19. VML
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $114,684,560 1997: $29,278,098
Growth: 291.71%
Full-Time Employees: 186

Integrated marketing communications that develop and synchronize traditional communication with Internet-based media is the business of VML. Privately owned through 2000, VML has just become part of London-based WPP Group's global network of agencies.


20. The Management Network Group (TMNG)
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $77,727,000 1997: $20,184,000
Growth: 285.09%
Full-Time Employees: 155

TMNG provides strategy, management, marketing, operational and e-business consulting services to the global telecommunications industry. Deregulation in the telecom industry and the company's staff of experienced consultants has driven the demand for TMNG's services.


21. Alexander Open Systems
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $28,700,000 1997: $7,500,000
Growth: 282.67%
Full-Time Employees: 100

Network integration is the business of Alexander Open Systems. AOS specializes in Local Area Networking, Wide Area Networking, network design, network security and storage area network solutions among other services. The company considers the Midwest its marketplace and credits its competent staff and great service for its recent growth.


22. PAYDATA
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,351,400 1997: $624,000
Growth: 276.83%
Full-Time Employees: 25

"To provide our payroll and human resource clients with unparalleled service, support and product" is the mission statement of PAYDATA. Payroll processing, tax filing, and human resource management are the company's primary business. Drew Hiss, president and CEO, says PAYDATA's growth is the result of the dedication of his staff members in carrying out their mission.


23. B&B Clinical Innovations Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,100,000 1997: $2,417,000
Growth: 276.50%
Full-Time Employees: 45

For more than 25 years, B&B Clinical Innovations Inc. has provided pharmaceutical companies with clinical research and data management services. Sean Hart, CEO, says, "Backed by a national reputation for excellence, our growth has been due in great part to loyal employees with 'go-getter' attitudes, an innovative management team, and a positive workplace environment."


24. Option Care of Kansas City
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,565,000 1997: $713,000
Growth: 259.75%
Full-Time Employees: 20

Option Care of Kansas City is a fully integrated home health company that provides home nursing, alternate site infusion therapy, and home medical equipment. David Vaughn, president and CEO, says his company has grown since its 1996 inception because, "Option Care focuses on high-quality patient care as well as a high level of customer service to our referral sources."


25. Applied Reasoning
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $10,811,000 1997: $3,237,000
Growth: 233.98%
Full-Time Employees: 50

Applied Reasoning builds Internet software applications that help organizations interact with customers and business partners. Scott Bublin, president, credits growth to his experienced staff and to the honest and realistic approach his company takes in helping his customers succeed.


26. B&J Food Service Equipment
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,948,230 1997: $1,209,092
Growth: 226.54%
Full-Time Employees: 19

This family-owned company based in Kansas City, Kan., provides food service equipment and supplies to restaurants, schools and other commercial users. From 1997 to 2000, B&J expanded its showroom and its warehouse. This expansion contributed to company growth, aided by a strong sales force and direct marketing through catalogs and flyers.


27. Brungardt Honomichl & Co. P.A.
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $11,400,000 1997: $3,500,000
Growth: 225.71%
Full-Time Employees: 63

Brungardt Honomichl, a consulting engineering firm, offers design and management services in the fields of telecommunications, public works and site development. Bill Brungardt, president, says the company's growth is due to hiring motivated, talented people and encouraging them to progress in the company through a structured professional development program.


28. UtiliCorp United
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $28,974,900,000 1997: $8,926,300,000
Growth: 224.60%
Full-Time Employees: 8,228

In an industry that's heating up while the rest of the economy cools down, UtiliCorp United is an international and domestic wholesale marketer of electricity and natural gas. Since being formed in 1985 from Missouri Public Service Company, UtiliCorp has grown through regulated and non-regulated energy acquisitions and investments totaling about $3 billion.


29. CARSTAR Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $23,504,715 1997: $7,265,743
Growth: 223.50%
Full-Time Employees: 200

CARSTAR's primary business is automotive collision repair services and franchising with over 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The company, headquartered in Overland Park, has grown through an increased number of franchises, additional company-owned facilities, and significant internal sales growth.


30. Data Link
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $4,118,000 1997: $1,290,000
Growth: 219.22%
Full-Time Employees: 17

This Lee's Summit-based company provides state-of-the-art Wide Area Network and Local Area Network design, installation and maintenance throughout the Midwest. Michael Coombs, president and CEO, attributes his company' growth to quality work at a reasonable price while meeting customer time frames and exceeding customer expectations.


31. BeyondNow Technologies Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,800,000 1997: $1,200,000
Growth: 216.67%
Full-Time Employees: 42

BeyondNow, headed by CEO Rebecca MacKinnon, was the first company to market Windows-based financial, operational and clinical back-office and point-of-care software solutions to the health-care industry. BeyondNow's software offers to home-health-care and hospice workers increased efficiency and decreased duplication of effort in handling patient information.


32. National Information Consortium Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $77,000,000 1997: $24,400,000
Growth: 215.57%
Full-Time Employees: 362

NIC helps governments communicate more effectively with citizens and businesses through Internet technology. The company has grown both from acquisition (four acquisitions since September 1999) and from the expansion of its services into additional state and local governments. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kan., the company has several locations throughout the U.S.


33. Manning-Prosser Construction Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $8,569,000 1997: $2,724,000
Growth: 214.57%
Full-Time Employees: 20

This non-residential general contractor out of Lenexa specializes in design/build, construction management, and commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. A dedication to client service and negotiated projects is key, according to Tom Manning, co-owner with Andy Prosser. "Quality construction," he says, "fosters repeat business and company growth."


34. Harris Construction Co. Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $40,469,000 1997: $12,870,000
Growth: 214.44%
Full-Time Employees: 95

Incorporated in 1971, Harris Construction is a third-generation construction company offering design/build, general contracting, specialty contracting and professional construction management services. Jessica Harris says that the company has grown by being a leader in design/build, an increasingly viable method of delivery in construction for both public and private owners.


35. DATACORE Marketing Inc.
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,083,000 1997: $2,894,000
Growth: 213.86%
Full-Time Employees: 60

DATACORE is a database marketing organization that specializes in full-service relational database management and marketing. It offers customized data-driven reporting to its clients, along with Internet data management and other services. Jeff Yowell, president and CEO, says his company's unique knowledge has led to the addition of new clients and existing client growth.


36. DataWise Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,700,000 1997: $1,200,000
Growth: 208.33%
Full-Time Employees: 7

Daniel O'Boyle lists his company's primary business as information technology counseling, but DataWise is known particularly for its information storage solutions. The company specializes in appraising network environments that involve multiple vendors. O'Boyle says growth has come from taking good care of current customers and from carefully choosing new ones.


37. Gragg Advertising Inc.
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $7,345,000 1997: $2,387,000
Growth: 207.71%
Full-Time Employees: 22

Gragg Advertising is a full-service advertising firm offering, among other things, print and broadcast production, media planning and public relations. Greg Gragg, president, says success comes from the company's core philosophy: that is, developing targeted marketing programs that focus on the clients' bottom line and generate immediate, measurable results.


38. K.C. Hopps Ltd.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $17,325,923 1997: $5,730,541
Growth: 202.34%
Full-Time Employees: 400

With locations in Springfield and Wichita in addition to Kansas City, Overland Park and Prairie Village, Hopps has proven it knows how to run a brewpub or two. Its 75th Street Brewery in Kansas City has won numerous awards, including one for best local brewpub in Ingram's Best of Kansas City.


39. MTW Corporation
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $34,500,000 1997: $11,700,000
Growth: 194.87%
Full-Time Employees: 220

Headquartered in Lenexa MTW has offices in Texas, North Carolina, Maryland, Connecticut and New Jersey. The company is a provider of business software for insurance companies and state agencies. MTW credits its success to keeping its focus on core industries while expanding into key growth areas.


40. EPIQ Systems Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $23,300,000 1997: $8,400,000
Growth: 177.38%
Full-Time Employees: 120

Around since 1988, EPIQ Systems develops, markets and licenses proprietary software that serves the bankruptcy and financial services markets. The company finds it difficult to point to any one factor as the secret to success, but says sound management, strong financial fundamentals, technological leadership, and successful acquisitions have been keys.


41. J.M. Neil & Assoc. Inc.
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $7,700,000 1997: $2,800,000
Growth: 175.00%
Full-Time Employees: 22 (200 contractors)

J.M. Neil provides permanent, contract and temporary staffing for governmental and commercial clients, particularly in the fields of information technology, telecommunications, law and accounting. JoAnne Mina, president, says of the reason for company growth, "We have lean, top-notch, experienced consultants." Today, the company has field offices throughout the U.S.


42. Blades & Associates
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,100,000 1997: $773,761
Growth: 171.40%
Full-Time Employees: 20

Based in Overland Park, Blades & Associates focuses on public relations, marketing communications, media training and interactive content development. When asked why her company grew from 1997 to 2000, Becky Blades answers, "We continue delighting our clients with breakthrough services and providing professional development for our personnel."


43. Haz-Mat Response Inc.
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,378,000 1997: $3,468,000
Growth: 170.42%
Full-Time Employees: 40

Haz-Mat Response provides environmental services that include bio-remediation, equipment decontamination and hazardous waste disposal among many others. The company's mission statement and principles of operation reflect the firm's emphasis on integrity. The company cites quality service over the years as the reason for its expanding customer base.


44. The Pager Company
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $5,431,550 1997: $2,010,803
Growth: 170.12%
Full-Time Employees: 50

The Pager Company says it was founded on the belief that many telecommunications companies take advantage of consumers with a poor credit history. The firm has grown through new product offerings-recently adding Prepaid Home Phone Service to its offering of pagers and cellular phones-and because of its commitment to fair pricing regardless of credit worthiness.


45. Short Circuit Electronics
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,600,000 1997: $598,000
Growth: 167.56%
Full-Time Employees: 9

Founded by brothers Dan and David Israel, this company services and installs professional audio and video equipment. Growth has occurred in closed-circuit video surveillance equipment for large-end users and national security companies. Revenues have increased through the aggressive marketing of repair services and customized service offerings.


46. Rose Construction Co. Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $13,688,855 1997: $5,218,995
Growth: 162.29%
Full-Time Employees: 26

One of the oldest companies in the Corporate Report 100, Rose Construction was founded in 1924. Its primary business today is design/build contracting and architecture. Chris Herre, executive vice president, credits recent growth to increased marketing efforts through existing clients, quality of service and architectural design.


47. HealthNet
7TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $263,969,487 1997: $102,682,580
Growth: 157.07%
Full-Time Employees: 440

HealthNet makes managed-care health plans available to employer groups and to Medicare recipients. A small-group, open-access plan has supported significant growth within the company, while large-group and Medicare-based product lines have enjoyed steady increases as well. New products and competitive position have been the keys to HealthNet's economic health.


48. FSC, Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,788,000 1997: $1,103,000
Growth: 152.77%
Full-Time Employees: 20

FSC, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm that provides services in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and construction administration. Hasu Doshi, president, believes his company has grown because of marketing efforts and because it has formed alliances with other companies to secure larger projects.


49. New Horizons Computer Learning Center
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,762,000 1997: $3,868,000
Growth: 152.38%
Full-Time Employees: 70

Computer training for commercial clients and individuals is the business of New Horizons Computer Learning Center. Classes can be instructor-led or Web-based, and can take place either at New Horizon's Overland Park facility or at a client's location. The company claims to offer more classes more often than any other computer-training center in Kansas City.


50. Tri-Com Technical Services LLC
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,851,748 1997: $4,032,630
Growth: 144.30%
Full-Time Employees: 70

Tri-Com is an information-technology staffing firm that provides service here in greater Kansas City and throughout the United States. According to Matthew Sharples, CEO, the company increased its market share with several national accounts between 1997 and 2000 while maintaining and even increasing local market share.


51. Bob Hamilton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,979,000 1997: $819,000
Growth: 141.64%
Full-Time Employees: 14

Make no bones about it, the Hamilton name is one of the best known among area plumbers. Bob Hamilton started his plumbing company in 1983 for residential and commercial customers. Asked why his company grew between 1997 and 2000, Hamilton says, "We've added heating and cooling and increased our marketing to get the word out."


52. PlattForm Advertising
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $14,852,088 1997: $6,319,961
Growth: 135.00%
Full-Time Employees: 60

Headquartered in Stanley, Kan., PlattForm is a full-service ad agency specializing in direct-response advertising within the school industry. Reasons for recent growth include adding key divisions in sales and marketing and broadening the company's services by adding Internet development and Web marketing.


53. SKC Communication Products Inc.
9TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $49,054,245 1997: $20,892,046
Growth: 134.80%
Full-Time Employees: 65

Family-owned SKC Communication Products is a telecommunications distributor specializing in Plantronics headsets and Polycom audio- and video-conferencing equipment. The company believes that picking up the Polycom line of equipment has contributed to its tremendous growth, along with excellent sales, support and marketing efforts.


54. Anderson Restaurant Group
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $21,785,000 1997: $9,326,000
Growth: 133.59%
Full-Time Employees: 175

Whether it's the Hereford House, Pierpont's, Harvey House, Java Time, or a special occasion catered by Catering Solutions, the Anderson Restaurant Group is well-known all over Kansas City. The company credits its desire to serve more famous Hereford House steaks to more locations as the impetus behind its impressive growth.


55. Spencer Reed Group Inc.
8TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $66,923,000 1997: $28,824,000
Growth: 132.18%
Full-Time Employees: 175

Spencer Reed offers executive search services and technical and professional contract staffing along with software, engineering, architecture and drafting solutions. The company says recent growth has come from the addition of new product lines, expansion into national markets, and the ability to attract top talent for clients despite the tight labor market of the late 1990s.


56. Trozzolo Creative Resources Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,036,000 1997: $882,000
Growth: 130.84%
Full-Time Employees: 17

Headquartered in Kansas City, the Trozzolo agency develops high-return marketing strategies focusing on client retention, customer acquisition and employee loyalty initiatives for local and national clients. Factors in the company's growth from 1997 to 2000 include increased advertising services and the expansion of the firm's custom publishing business.


57. CACTUS
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $4,004,000 1997: $1,749,000
Growth: 128.93%
Full-Time Employees: 33

CACTUS Software specializes in credentialing and provider-management software for hospitals, managed-care organizations, provider networks and integrated delivery healthcare systems. The product Visual CACTUS/Multi Entity took off in 1998, and other successful products followed in 1999 and 2000.


58. Barkley Evergreen & Partners
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $338,313,000 1997: $151,000,000
Growth: 124.05%
Full-Time Employees: 238

Founded in 1964, Barkley Evergreen is a full-service advertising agency with capabilities that include advertising, public relations and event/sponsorship marketing. Scott Aylward, CEO, attributes growth to increasing the client roster with new national accounts and to maintaining relationships with existing 20-year clients. "Their success is synonymous with ours," Aylward says.


59. Floor Decor Center Inc.
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $12,000,000 1997: $5,400,000
Growth: 122.22%
Full-Time Employees: 38

Based in Parkville, Mo., Floor Decor specializes in the sales and installation of all types of floorcovering products. The privately owned company considers itself to be part of the construction industry, and credits its growth to expanding marketing efforts and developing relations with end users. It has also worked to develop brand identity in the marketplace.


60. The Roasterie Inc.
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,556,000 1997: $1,633,000
Growth: 117.76%
Full-Time Employees: 22

The Roasterie is a specialty coffee roaster that acquires the best green coffee beans from around the world. It air-roasts, blends and flavors them daily for immediate delivery to fine-dining restaurants and upscale grocers. The company says its growth comes from its commitment to freshness of product and outstanding customer service.


61. Waddell & Reed Financial Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $520,702,000 1997: $241,772,000
Growth: 115.37%
Full-Time Employees: 675

Founded in 1937, Waddell & Reed is a full-service financial-planning and investment-management firm based in Overland Park. The company grew with the rise of the economy in the late 1990s and with the increasing demand for personalized financial planning. Today, Waddell & Reed has 250 offices across the U.S.


62. GARMIN International Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $345,000,000 1997: $160,300,000
Growth: 115.22%
Full-Time Employees: 600 (1,200 worldwide)

GARMIN designs and manufactures information, communication and navigation devices-most of which are enabled with Global Positions System technology. Some of the company's primary markets are aviation, marine, and outdoor recreation. Key relationships with dealers and strategic channels for distribution have contributed to GARMIN's success.


63. LabOne Inc.
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $169,151,000 1997: $78,926,000
Growth: 114.32%
Full-Time Employees: 1,396

Founded in 1972, LabOne provides risk-assessment laboratory testing, investigative services and paramedical examinations. The company credits its success to strategic acquisitions, diversification and growth in the health-care, insurance and substance-abuse testing markets. The publicly held firm based in Lenexa has multiple locations throughout the U.S.


64. Blue Valley Ban Corp.
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $34,173,000 1997: $16,005,000
Growth: 113.51%
Full-Time Employees: 129

The Blue Valley Ban Corp. is the holding company for Bank of Blue Valley. Headquartered in Overland Park, the bank has grown with the additions of new branches in Olathe and Shawnee. It has also added new products and services such as investment services, mortgages, Internet banking and leasing.


65. Henderson Engineers Inc.
8TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $15,800,000 1997: $7,400,000
Growth: 113.51%
Full-Time Employees: 166

Around since 1970, Henderson Engineering specializes in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and civil engineering design services. The company has developed a repeat clientele because of quality service. New specialty divisions serve a niche in the engineering design field while adding diversification.


66. Physician Resources Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,906,000 1997: $1,830,000
Growth: 113.44%
Full-Time Employees: 150

This privately owned Kansas City, Kan., firm offers management services for healthcare providers and other organizations in such areas as billing, human resources and compliance. CEO Kim Krause attributes company growth from 1997 to 2000 to offering customized services that improve the client's bottom line.


67. Creative Network Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,032,000 1997: $484,000
Growth: 113.22%
Full-Time Employees: 7

Creative Network is an agency that has been specializing in advertising/marketing communications and Web development since 1995. "From day one we have had a business plan with a mission and a vision," partner Steve Minshull says. "Through that plan we have set numerous goals and achieved over 90 percent of them."


68. Burns & McDonnell
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $341,000,000 1997: $160,000,000
Growth: 113.13%
Full-Time Employees: 1,600

This Kansas City institution has been providing engineering, architecture, construction and environmental services worldwide since 1898. The company credits its reputation of providing quality service for helping it maintain growth for over 100 years. That reputation has been instrumental in bringing in additional work from existing clients and attracting new clients.


69. The Resource Group L.C.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,444,000 1997: $1,630,000
Growth: 111.29%
Full-Time Employees: 31

The primary business of The Resource Group is employee and executive benefits, retirement and financial services, as well as life, disability, property and casualty insurance. John Manley, managing principal of this Overland Park-based firm, says superior service and exceeding client expectations are the reasons behind the company's recent growth.


70. DST Systems Inc.
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,362,000,000 1997: $650,700,000
Growth: 109.31%
Full-Time Employees: 10,100

Since 1969, DST has been a global provider of information processing, computer software and technology solutions to the mutual-fund and financial-services industries. The company's growth in the late 1990s came from an increase in the number of mutual-fund shareowner accounts serviced and revenues from the acquisition of USCS International Inc.


71. All About Travel Inc.
9TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $51,000,000 1997: $24,500,000
Growth: 108.16%
Full-Time Employees: 75

Based in Mission, this travel agency offers corporate travel management, vacations, cruises, tours, group travel and an enrichment travel network. While the agency considers its dedicated professional staff to be its foundation, customer service is the stepping stone to the company's success. This will be All About Travel's ninth year on the Corporate Report 100.


72. Clark, Richardson & Biskup
7TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $40,046,600 1997: $19,350,000
Growth: 106.96%
Full-Time Employees: 242

CRB provides engineering solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, fine chemical, microelectronics, telecommunications and education industries. CRB has expanded its client base through its reputation and its growing relationship with national clients. Today, the company has locations in St. Louis, Philadelphia, San Diego, Minneapolis and Cary, N.C.


73. Lockton Companies Inc.
10TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $194,200,000 1997: $94,200,000
Growth: 106.16%
Full-Time Employees: 1,490

Founded in 1966, the Lockton Companies provides a range of financial services including insurance brokerage, risk management and employee benefit consulting. Growth has been achieved through the development of new clients while retaining existing business. Lockton is appearing on the Corporate Report 100 for the 10th year.


74. PulseCard Inc.
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $11,272,000 1997: $5,520,000
Growth: 104.20%
Full-Time Employees: 25

The primary businesses of PulseCard Inc. are credit-card processing and patient financing for the healthcare and professional industries. Teresa Forkner, president, credits recent growth to the acquisition of merchants with higher sales volume. "Because we are in a market niche of professionals only," she adds, "our customer retention is higher than most credit card processors."


75. All Pro Construction Inc.
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $9,289,000 1997: $4,600,000
Growth: 101.93%
Full-Time Employees: 35

Based in Grandview, Mo., this privately owned construction firm is a general contractor specializing in new building and restoration, reinforcement and structural steel placement, and asphalt paving and repair. Georgia Buchanan, president and CEO, says growth between 1997 and 2000 came from a good economy and loyal employees.


76. Dunn Industries
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,369,000,000 1997: $686,000,000
Growth: 99.56%
Full-Time Employees: 2,545

Dunn Industries' primary business is general construction, construction management and design/build. The company's recent growth has come through acquisitions, new offices and a robust construction market. Dunn now has offices in Portland, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Houston and Colorado Springs. This is the company's fourth year on Corporate Report 100.


77. bijin salon & day spa
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,265,000 1997: $1,144,000
Growth: 97.99%
Full-Time Employees: 50

This full-service salon and day spa focuses on beauty and wellness. The company also has a line of retail products, including its private-label collection for body and home. The salon attributes recent growth to its relocation to Prairie Village in 1998. A doubling of space has allowed the company to add employees and offer more services.


78. LaserCycle Inc.
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $11,181,000 1997: $5,692,000
Growth: 96.43%
Full-Time Employees: 125

Established in 1992, LaserCycle remanufactures laser toner and inkjet printer cartridges and also offers printer sales and service. The primary growth of the company is attributable to the founding and expansion of the inkjet cartridge division. This is LaserCycle's fourth year on the Corporate Report 100.


79. American Italian Pasta Company
10TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $248,795,000 1997: $129,143,000
Growth: 92.65%
Full-Time Employees: 513

With locations in America and Italy, this pasta manufacturer and marketer is truly international. AIPC is growing in all segments of the industry by providing low-cost/high-quality products to its customers and by partnering with market leaders. Recent growth has been fuelled by acquisitions, particularly of Mueller's, the second largest pasta brand in the U.S.


80. GeoAccess
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $29,620,000 1997: $15,389,000
Growth: 92.48%
Full-Time Employees: 274

GeoAccess is a developer of managed-care software and of the Internet's most popular physician search engine. The company provides technology to over 800 clients, including managed-care organizations, large employers and government healthcare agencies. GeoAccess has experienced tremendous growth particularly in the demand for its Internet services.


81. ProAct Marketing Group Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $7,233,447 1997: $3,768,137
Growth: 91.96%
Full-Time Employees: 32

This River Market-based marketing and advertising agency focuses on integrated marketing systems. Bill Moser, president, credits new products, new accounts, and growth within accounts as the reasons for the company's growth from 1997 to 2000.


82. Data Source Inc.
7TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $34,266,043 1997: $18,071,806
Growth: 89.61%
Full-Time Employees: 158

Based in Kansas City, Data Source is a business-forms distributor whose digital-printing, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment capabilities allow customers to maintain minimal inventories of the forms they use. Bringing distributions solutions to companies and being a one-stop shop have helped spur the growth of Data Source.


83. Data Systems International Inc.
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $138,841,000 1997: $74,867,000
Growth: 85.45%
Full-Time Employees: 500

DSI develops customized business technology solutions through wireless applications, network strategies, technology infrastructure, storage area networks and e-business. The company's primary growth has come from new services and products, increased sales, more billable consultants and relationships with IBM and J.D. Edwards.


84. Wagner Industries Inc.
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $49,924,028 1997: $27,103,067
Growth: 84.20%
Full-Time Employees: 800

From a local cartage company founded in 1946, Wagner has grown into a third-party logistics company that provides fulfillment, warehouse/distribution, transportation, packaging, product assembly and information management services. John Wagner, Jr., president and CEO, attributes the company's recent growth to acquisitions and to expansion into new markets.


85. Gunter Pest Management Inc.
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,463,542 1997: $810,200
Growth: 80.64%
Full-Time Employees: 25

Established in 1950, Waldo-based and family-owned Gunter Pest Management is a termite and general pest control service. The company has grown through strong marketing efforts, according to President Jay Besheer. A solid staff helps retain customers.


86. Snake 'n' Rooter
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $2,597,371 1997: $1,440,000
Growth: 80.37%
Full-Time Employees: 19

Snake 'n' Rooter is a 24-hour drain-cleaning and plumbing company. "We provide the best service in our industry," says President Jeffrey Barefoot. "We are completely unparalleled by our competition. Our 'Quality Service Program' exceeds what you have come to expect from a service company." Founded in 1991, the company is located in Lee's Summit.


87. TranSystems Corporation
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $80,886,000 1997: $44,928,000
Growth: 80.03%
Full-Time Employees: 686

TranSystems provides engineering, planning, architectural and other professional services to the transportation industry. The firm has been listed in ENR as one of the country's top 25 transportation companies. Since 1997, the company's growth has been attributed to increasing demand for its services and an expanding client base.


88. Parris Communications Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,479,720 1997: $822,479
Growth: 79.91%
Full-Time Employees: 9

Founded in 1988, Parris Communications lists its primary business as public relations. This Plaza-based company attributes growth between 1997 and 2000 to an expanding client base and the development of existing business relationships. This is the firm's second year on Corporate Report 100.


89. UMB Scout Brokerage Services Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $12,420,044 1997: $6,965,082
Growth: 78.32%
Full-Time Employees: 75

UMB Scout Brokerage offers retail investment services in products such as stocks, mutual funds, government securities, and bonds. Scout believes that growth has resulted not just from a strong economy, but from excellent service by its seasoned sales staff and a better use of technology. The company now has locations in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Illinois.


90. Henry Wurst Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $107,500,000 1997: $60,600,000
Growth: 77.39%
Full-Time Employees: 850

This international commercial-printing and marketing-services company based in North Kansas City was founded by Henry E. Wurst in 1937. Today, it has sales offices from Denver, Colo., to Ontario, Canada. President and CEO, Michael Wurst, attributes recent growth to strategic acquisitions and expansion of the company's core business.


91. On Demand Technologies Inc.
3RD Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $5,008,000 1997: $2,845,000
Growth: 76.03%
Full-Time Employees: 40

The primary business of On Demand Technologies is high-speed digital printing, along with fulfillment and distribution. The company credits its growth to "our reputation for state-of-the-art technologies and processes, exemplary customers and ultra-exemplary customer service." Headquartered in Overland Park, ODT also has locations in Kansas City and Edison, N.J.


92. Riojas Enterprises Inc.
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $12,800,000 1997: $7,340,000
Growth: 74.39%
Full-Time Employees: 300

Riojas Enterprises offers temporary employment solutions, records storage, facility operation, project management, and translation and interpretation among its varied services. Carlos Riojas, president, credits the assistance of the Kansas City Small Business Administration office with improving the company's ability to secure new accounts.


93. Realty Executives Area Realtors
2ND Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $194,383,553 1997: $113,225,758
Growth: 71.68%
Full-Time Employees: 85

Established in 1990, this real-estate marketing company continues to experience steady and successful growth. Located in Gladstone, Realty Executives is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas. Manager Larry Leone indicates that the source of the company's success comes from adding superior sales staff and relocating to a building the company built in 1996.


94. VSR Financial Services Inc.
4TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $26,295,000 1997: $15,480,000
Growth: 69.86%
Full-Time Employees: 25

Headquartered in Overland Park, this privately owned, financial-services firm is a full-service broker dealer. J. Michael Stanford, president and CEO, says of the period from 1997 to 2000, "This was a strong period of growth in the financial markets as the baby boom generation prepares for retirement."


95. CMS Viron Energy Services
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $57,585,000 1997: $34,000,000
Growth: 69.37%
Full-Time Employees: 180

The primary business of CMS Viron is engineering energy efficiency solutions through the use of performance contracting. Funding cutbacks in the company's primary markets, such as schools and public housing, along with rising gas and electricity prices, has spurred interest in energy efficiency and fueled the company's growth. CMS has locations nationwide.


96. Steed Company
1ST Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $1,646,000 1997: $972,000
Growth: 69.34%
Full-Time Employees: 12

Steed Company has been involved in the design and construction of residential remodeling projects since 1978. Bo Steed, owner, says that putting new operating systems into place has helped his business succeed. He has defined in-house job responsibilities, put into place standard operating procedures, and dedicated himself personally to growing the business.


97. Boulevard Brewing Company
6TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $6,929,094 1997: $4,121,148
Growth: 68.14%
Full-Time Employees: 44

Since 1989, Boulevard Beer has been a participant in the revival of the regional specialty brewery. Over the years, Boulevard Beer's popularity has spread from its Southwest Boulevard location throughout the Midwest. The company says, "We work very hard both on making world-class beers and on selling them."


98. IDEX
5TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $3,029,000 1997: $1,818,000
Growth: 66.61%
Full-Time Employees: 25

IDEX serves the defense portion of the legal community by providing legal research and database information to clients nationwide. IDEX Network members include law firms, insurance companies and corporate law departments. The company says it has taken very little marketing effort for IDEX to grow due to the inherent value of its services.


99. Cerner Corporation
11TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $404,500,000 1997: $245,000,000
Growth: 65.10%
Full-Time Employees: 3,060

Cerner Corporation is a leading provider of clinical and management information and knowledge systems to the healthcare industry worldwide. In 1997, Cerner had just introduced a reinvention of its main product. Growth from 1997 to 2000 was a result of the rapid adoption of the new product by new and existing clients.


100. PB&J Restaurants Inc.
9TH Year
Gross Revenue: 2000: $32,420,000 1997: $19,652,00
Growth: 64.97%
Full-Time Employees: 850

On the Corporate Report 100 for the ninth year, PB&J just keeps going and going. The company is based in Kansas City, Mo., and opened its first restaurant here in 1987. The company attributes its growth from 1997 to 2000 to the opening of four new restaurants around the Midwest.

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