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Novel Growth Partners is a revenue-based fund with a mission to improve access to capital to technology companies in underserved markets. Novel provides companies up to $500K in growth capital. Novel leverages the operational expertise of its founders and partners to provide tactical sales and marketing support to entrepreneurs via its proprietary growth boot camp. Novel invests in entrepreneurs focused on growing revenue and building a near term profitable company committed to business fundamentals. Unlike other growth capital, Novel does not take equity or require a personal guarantee. More information is available at www.NovelGrowthPartners.com

Max Electric is a commercial, industrial, electrical contractor providing both construction services and 24/7 emergency services to the Kansas City Metro area.

BicMedia has been producing highly effective and creative marketing tools for clients since 2002. We produce corporate videos, television commercials, jingles, custom music and more! Whether it's "Corporate Hip-Hop" or sales training tools, we work with you to deliver your message and build your brand. See samples of our work at www.bicmedia.com or just give us a call at 816-221-7021 to find out how we can help you grow your business!

emfluence is a full-service interactive marketing firm and digital marketing platform provider offering a range of services to local, regional and national clients across every industry segment. Core services include, digital strategy, website design and development, search engine optimization, email marketing, social media campaign, management, pay-per-click marketing, banner campaign management, online promotions design and brand protection.

Lauren's Hope was founded in 2001 and originated the concept of fashionable medical ID jewelry. We produce products for women, men and children and focus on innovating new designs that are relevant to the needs of our customers. Most recently, we've begun offering styles that combine the technology of an online health profile with a simple band. Our goal is to let those with chronic medical conditions who need to wear an alert know that we provide styles that combine safety with style.

We help companies succeed in the mobile revolution. We do this by building great mobile apps and software and helping companies with their mobile strategy.

Visage is a privately-owned, promotional merchandise company that assists clients in creating brand awareness and increasing market penetration in unique ways.

Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial advice to families, foundations and small businesses.

When accuracy means money, this Midwest leader provides meteorological, disaster preparedness and emergency communications consulting. Weather or Not, Inc. has been protecting operational budgets and improving safety for large businesses, airports, utilities, schools, major league baseball, major league soccer and municipalities since 1986.

Facility Systems, Inc. provides facility management consulting and design services. Our capabilities include commercial interior design, space planning, facility management support, office furniture design/procurement and construction management.

KDC is a general contractor and construction management company with local and national building capabilities. KDC builds all types of commercial, industrial, and retail facilities, as well as in the transportation and warehousing industries.

PROOF is market research company that evaluates and measures the emotions, motivations and preferences of customers. We use customer insights to understand the feelings of customers and provide mathematically sound insights on which messages to use for which customer segments using which mediums so companies can win more business.

Podiatrist; Medical and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle

OCCU-TEC is a multi-disciplined organization with client service and loyalty remaining the key to our success. Our focus is providing specialized business solutions to help clients effectively manage environmental, occupational health and safety (EH&S) risks, as well as complete fuel tank inspections and repair.

Synetic Technologies, Inc. provides IT Asset Dispositions/Management (ITAD/M) services in technology data destruction, reuse, remarking, asset repurposing and reallocation and electronic recycling.

Best & Co. offers a new way to acquire fine jewelry without the high markups of traditional luxury jewelry retailers. We offer a curated selection of exceptional, well-designed jewelry and make the process of purchasing beautiful jewelry easy. Our efficient business model allows us to provide truly significant savings to our clients.

Pro-Con is a contract parts manufacturer located in the Lee's Summit. They are an ISO certified shop with extensive capabilities for lathe and mill work. They are also experienced in light fabrication, welding and assembly.

Nationwide Transportation and Logistics Services, Inc. is a Certified Woman-Owned Business (WEB) specializing in freight management services. We take great pride in providing our customers with unsurpassed 24/7 transportation services since 1998. As an established third-party freight and logistics provider, we have built our reputation by striving to understand meet each customer;s unique shipping needs. Then we arrange to ship in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

We are a commercial property maintenance company with an emphasis in providing parking lot sweeping and day porter services to large retail properties in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

The Koehler Bortnick Team, Reece and Nichols, helps you buy and sell more homes in the Kansas City Metropolitan area than any other real estate team. Originally founded in 1996 by mother and daughter duo, Kathy Koehler and Heather Bortnick, our team now includes over 24 full-time, professional Missouri and Kansas real estate agents.

Multi Family Apartment Complex renovation and management.

Hitch Fit is a lifestyle transformation company. Hitch Fit goes beyond traditional personal training and focuses on aiding clients in changing their mind, their body and ultimately their lives enabling them to fulfill their true potential. Hitch Fit provides 12 & 16 week transformation programs both one on one at our 2 studio gyms as well as Online Personal Training Programs available worldwide. Hitch Fit transformation programs include all aspects of healthy living including proper training and nutrition. Since 2009 Hitch Fit has helped clients in 71 countires lose over 300,000 lbs Hitch Fit motto is Believe ? Transform ? Inspire. We believe that change has to first happen in the mind, and a client has to believe in their ability to succeed and accept the power and responsibility of their choices prior to beginning the transformation process. We teach them to set goals, eliminate negatives from their lives to the best of their ability, and make positive choices on a daily basis to get where they want to be. We emphasize a lifestyle change over a "diet", we teach our clients balanced ways of eating healthy whole foods in a way that they can sustain for life. We do not believe in fad diets or quick fixes, we teach our clients hard work and commitment are the way to success.

McQueeny Group, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative for heating ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment serving northwest Arkansas, western Missouri and the state of Kansas. By combining outstanding products, experienced and knowledgeable sales people and excellent customer service, McQueeny Group commits to be the preferred supplier in the territory.

Manufacturer Rep in the Water and Wastewater business covering 11 states in the Midwest

Ferrellgas is and has been for over 80 years, a nationwide leading propane provider in the Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural and Residential markets.

Manufacturers, markets and sells a full line of construction hand tools including drywall, concrete, masonry, tile, hand saws, along with a variety of construction specific power tools. Provides manufacturing and supply chain services to various OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) organizations throughout the world.

GPW is an engineering consulting firm specializing in Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design for Commercial, Retail, Municipal, Industrical, Healthcare, Educational and Corporate Facilities. The firm was established in 1998 and is located in Lawerence Kansas. The firm is licensed in 40 States and is certified as an MBE, WBE, DBE and currently is in its 4th year of the 11 year Federal 8(a) Program.

Vision Source EyeCare is a multi-location Optometry practice that is part of the Vision Source network of Independent Optometrists. We provide our patients and customers with the latest in eye care. We use state-of-the-art technology and our team is focused on quality and service for our patients. Our locations all include designer opticals and we employe the highest trained opticians to assist our patients and customers. You'll appreciate the difference when you visit one of our locations!! Visit our website at vseyecare.com. Dr Powell is a member of the Transitions ProForum advisory committee, he serves as a Trustee on the Southern College of Optometry Board of Trustees, he advises Essilor as part of their FUTURE IN SIGHT advisory committee, he advises ALLERGAN as part of their Optometry Advisory panel. He served as the President of the Missouri Optometrist Association in 2010. He is in the Speaker panels for Optos, Transitions and Essilor.

Hangers Cleaners is the only retail dry cleaners in the states of Missouri and Kansas to use all-natural liquid CO2 to clean clothes. Hangers has several locations throughout the KC area and has a very popular free pickup and delivery service.

Wold class computer support for small and mid sized businesses. FLAT FEE monthly support. For years, IT companies and their clients have been working against each other. Something breaks, the IT company comes out to fix it, followed by a big bill. That's all about to change. With VersentCheck. we work with you to make sure that things don't break in the first place. Using a flat-fee monthly approach to billing, our incentive is to keep your network running smoothly. The better we do our job, the less you'll see of us, and the more you'll get out of your network. Finally, you can stop paying for downtime. Doesn't that make sense?

The RED Force? is a locally-owned, fully insured, integrity driven fire suppression provider. While The RED Force? is located in Independence, Missouri we provide service to our customers in the 100 mile radius of Kansas City. Safety is our business and The RED Force? maintains and promotes a culture of safety through national fire code training, testing and compliance. The RED Force? has had a long-term fire protection impact in the Kansas City area, having acquired several companies with a service history going back over 30 years. The RED Force? is a solution provider of fire suppression equipment and systems, security and fire alarm systems, sprinklers, first aid, fire extinguishers, live fire extinguisher training, fire safety lectures, exit and emergency lights, and many fire safety products. Available 24/7 we provide quick and dependable service. In an effort to sustain code compliance that satisfies insurance companies in the event of a claim, The RED Force utilizes only certified technicians in the field and adheres to the national fire and life safety codes.

Wagner is a leading 3PL service provider offering distribution center, fulfillment, contract packaging and transportation services to Fortune 500 and small/midsized companies across a network of facilities in the United States. Wagner uses world-class technology to provide visibility and execution, delivering clients unsurpassed service from a team of highly skilled associates. Specialties Transportation, Fulfillment, Distribution Warehousing, Contract Packaging

Development, manufacture and marketing of pest control and biological cleaning products.

Kenton Brothers is the area's industry leader in high quality locking systems and professional service meeting the security needs of all commercial businesses. Established in 1897, we are expert in all aspects of commercial locking systems, both electronic and mechanical, for businesses that need to protect their people, property and possessions.

We provide financial planning and wealth management services, as well as education and accountability to help you live out your values, reach your goals, and make an impact in the world around you.

We hope you don't mind, but you'll never experience one of our brokers greet you at an open house with mints and cookies. We buy and sell land for commercial and development use - period. We hear the whispers. This makes us kind of? unique? in the wide world of real estate brokerage. Whereas most firms take any type of business they can get, we only do land. It's not that selling buildings and homes is a bad thing (right?), but as dirt simple as some might think the business of land realty is, in truth, it's an art. No where in real estate does the confluence of capital financing, architecture, engineering, governmental pleasantries, utility services, storm water runoff, tax incentives, and grandma's third-cousin-once-removed-co-trustee-still-on-the-deed, come into play more than in land realty. The Land Source has been there ? on both sides of the many fences - and our experience will benefit you. Whether you're buying, selling, or utilizing our growing site selection services, you will find that our ability to "move dirt" is second to none. The Land Source was formed in 2001 by Pat Daniels to assist land owners in maximizing the value of their land for sale and assisting land developers & investors in finding the right land for their needs to maximize the property's use and value. In 2010 Kevin Tubbesing acquired The Land Source and has led the company in triple digit growth in each consecutive year since. Our diverse and talented team members cover all needs within land realty. With over a century of experience, their combination of skills has enabled our clients and investors to profit from the application of cumulative judgment including the negotiation skills to get grandma's third-cousin to sign the deed! Whether you are selling, buying or just on a search, let The Land Source maximize your investment. Contact us today.

The Mission of IfULoveMe.org is to help individuals, families, communities, cities, nations and the world experience genuine freedom and joy by knowing, understanding, loving and living the Ten Commandments.

Manufacture & Distribute Natural Products for the Body & Home

hr-haven believes that by mixing a blend of HR, internal branding, and purpose-driven business decision-making, culture can be built for clients that ultimately provides them with their differentiator in the marketplace, no matter their industry. Entrepreneurs don't generally want to hear what they can't do, they want to know what they can, and this is where hr-haven focuses their efforts in helping their clients.

Skyline E3 has grown into the largest trade show exhibit supplier in the Midwest! In addition, our innovative products and creative design team have enabled us to expand into providing solutions for events and office environments. We also offer training assistance to all of our clients relating to ROI, social media tips on how to promote your attendance at your next event.