APRIL
New Name, New Addition for ABPathfinder
ABPathfinder has changed its name to Pathfinder Health Innovations, and it has acquired Ensure Billing, an Arizona company whose software manages scheduling, billing and insurance reimbursement for autism therapy.
Prairie Design Build Wins Two Golds
Prairie Design Build took home two golds from the REMY Awards hosted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s Kansas City chapter. The wins were in the detached structure and the $100,000 to $200,000 exterior remodel categories.
Pure Lano’s Big Move Downtown
Pure Lano Natural Skincare & Cosmetics, formerly the Lano Co., is preparing to move into a new location in downtown Kansas City this month.
Hint Partners With NY’s Nice Shoes
Hint has embarked on a partnership with Nice Shoes, a New York-based company that specializes in color grading. Thanks to a color-calibrated monitor and Nice Shoes’ proprietary software, clients in Kansas City will be able to work with Nice Shoes’ off-site colorists.
Dobies Healthcare Group Hires Amor
Julie Amor is joining Dobies Healthcare Group as the company’s new chief strategy officer. Amor most recently served as vice president of marketing and corporate communication at the University of Kansas Hospital.
DataLocker Completes Another Acquisition
DataLocker has acquired some of Imation Corp.’s IronKey technology and assets. IronKey sold a solution for managing encryption for entire enterprises—making it a good fit for DataLocker’s encryption offerings.
EAG, REACTOR Win Top Fountain Awards
Several 25 Under 25® alumni were winners at this year’s Business Marketing Association Fountain Awards. REACTOR Design Studio took home the Best of Show Award while EAG Advertising & Marketing won the People’s Choice. Other alumni honorees included candid marketing + communication, emfluence, Engage Mobile Solutions and Skyline E3.
hr-haven Opens Florida Office, Expands OP HQ
Belinda Waggoner and hr-haven have just completed a major expansion of the company’s office space in Overland Park. And hr-haven has opened a second office in Naples Fla.
MAY
Top 10 Finalists Selected for Mr. K Award
The Greater Kansas City Chamber has announced the top 10 finalists for this year’s Mr. K Award: Adams-Gabbert & Associates, Alpha Energy & Electric Inc., Centric Projects, DataLocker, International Builders & Consultants Inc., k12itc, Lead Bank, Posty Cards, Veracity Consulting and Weave Gotcha Covered. The Mr. K Award, which goes to the city’s best small business, will be presented on May 25.
TGS Lands on List of Fastest-Growing Companies
Technology Group Solutions has been named one of the United States’ fastest-growing woman-led companies, according to the Women Presidents’ Organization and American Express. The Lenexa company, led by Lenora Payne, saw its revenue climb to $42.5 million last year.
Topeka Park Employs Sunlite Technology
Sunlite Science & Technology provided RGB lighting for a new solar-powered “pocket park” in downtown Topeka.
Platinum to Open New Space in Wichita
Platinum Realty is opening its first permanent office in Wichita. Slated to debut in May, the office will be located in Wichita’s WaterWalk neighborhood.
El Dorado Creates Internship Program
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, el dorado is launching a new summer internship program, the el dorado Prize. Each year, the firm will work with a different university and select a student who will work with el dorado during the summer before that person’s senior year.
New Hire at Skyline E3
Skyline E3 has hired Josh Kinnevan as a marketing consultant for the Wichita market. He previously worked for Weckworth Manufacturing, Castle Metals and Wells Fargo Financial.
Useagility Teams With SORA Medical Solutions
SORA Medical Solutions, the creator of software for physicians, recently partnered with Useagility, which will help build applications and consult on user experience design.
New Vet at Eagle Animal Hospital
Dr. C.W. Seitz has joined Eagle Animal Hospital and Pet Resort as an associate veterinarian. Before this, he practiced veterinary medicine in central Kansas.
10 Years for Kazoo
Kazoo Media recently celebrated its 10th anniversary—with a party on National Kazoo Day, naturally.
JUNE
5 New Principals at TK Architects
TK Architects has expanded its ownership team. Chad Philhour, Ian Wilson, Jennifer Meyer, Steven Dragan and Theresa English are now principals in the firm, alongside senior principals
Mike Cummings, Jack Muffoletto and Tamra Knapp.
Alpha Energy Signs On to Nigerian Initiative
Alpha Energy and Electric Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Nigeria to design, build and operate several power plants in the country’s Delta state.
Exhibit Associates Adds Compass Exhibits & Design
Exhibit Associates has acquired another company, Compass Exhibits & Design. Exhibit Associates specializes in custom exhibits and displays, while Compass is best known for preowned and rental displays.
Wells Fargo Boosts EyeVerify
Starting this summer, Wells Fargo will use EyeVerify’s biometric security tool in its commercial banking mobile app for corporate clients. EyeVerify was founded by Toby Rush, a 25 Under 25® alumnus for Rush Tracking Systems.
NASA Extends Partnership With NASA
InnovaPrep has won a second-phase Small Business Innovative Research grant from NASA, along with a new Phase I project with the agency. InnovaPrep’s technology will be used aboard the International Space Station.
Harmon Construction Adds Project Manager-Lead Estimator
Sam McCord is joining Harmon Construction as a project manager and lead estimator, based out of the company’s headquarters in Olathe.
EAG Expands Client Roster
EAG Advertising & Marketing has added three new clients: Comfort Products Distributing, SKS Studio and ULTRAX Aerospace.
2 New Hires at Skyline E3
Skyline E3 has hired Nick Larson as a project manager and Betsy Wilson as a marketing consultant.
