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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.

Stonebridge Outdoor is a landscaping company that specializes in outdoor living spaces. It is our goal to provide our clients with unmatched project experience that provides them with an enhanced lifestyle to enjoy with their family and friends.

DRAW Architecture + Urban Design is an interdisciplinary architecture firm integrating design, research and new technologies in ways that are changing the way people live.

Paradise Park is a unique family destination in Lee Summit that regionally attracts guests looking for wholesome, clean, friendly and fun spaces to share with their friends, coworkers and families.

Valbridge Property Advisors is a full-service commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm based in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1978, and led by six MAI designated members of the Appraisal Institute, the firm provides unbiased valuations for local, regional and national clients, as well as litigation support and other real estate services.

Grabill Plumbing, Inc. is a full-service plumbing contracting company serving the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas. We provide services to homeowners, businesses and general contractors. We contract piping systems in residential and commercial projects including highly customized and design build applications. We also provide alternative energy solutions and hydronic heating systems and service, such as radiant floor heat and snow melt. We work with designers and architects on specialty products and applications in order to serve the most discriminating clientele. We have been in business since 1986 and pride ourselves in the repeat business we provide to so many customers.

Greenamyre Rentals is a family-owned property management and maintenance company serving the Leavenworth and Lansing, Kansas markets. Their focus is on single-family and multi-family residential properties an office and rental buildings.

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.

Digital Evolution Group is a full-service e-consultancy focused on helping growing organizations achieve their strategic objectives through smart Internet-focused solutions. Specifically, the firm offers enterprise application development, integrated e-commerce, interactive web development, comprehensive data analytics, targeted e-marketing, rich media, strategic consulting, and managed web hosting services.

We are a boutique planning and landscape architecture firm specializing in international hospitality and destination projects. Since our founding in 2008, we have worked in more than 40 countries. Our project size and scope range from small boutique resort hotels, to theme parks, to large-scale mixed-use masterplanning projects encompassing thousands of acres.

General Contracting, Construction/Project Management

Gutter Cover installation. Home Improvement

ECS applies specialty coatings such as Teflon on parts for other manufacturers.

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.