Good Energy Solutions’ horizons are bright: the Lawrence-based solar energy company was recently recognized by the Kansas Small Business Development Center as the University of Kansas’ 2019 SBDC Existing Small Business of the Year. The annual awards ceremony took place in Topeka on March 12. Each year the Kansas SBDC recognizes existing, emerging and exporting Businesses of the Year from the eight Kansas SBDC regional centers. Good Energy Solutions owner…

Several area companies were recognized in March as Fountain Award winners. The awards highlight programs and campaigns focused on advertising and marketing. Businesses gathered at the Main Event Space on March 7 to be recognized for their work from 2018. Among the winners were alumni of Thinking Bigger’s 25 Under 25 Small Business Awards, EAG Advertising & Marketing (Class of 2007), Skyline E3 (Class of 2009), Candid Marketing + Communications (Class…

Brookside Barkery & Bath recently added delivery services to ensure that even those with busy schedules have satisfied pets. The all-natural pet food store and grooming/bathing facility now offers product delivery within a 10-mile radius with a minimum spending requirement of $50. Brookside Barkery, a Thinking Bigger 25 Under 25 Award winner in 2007, hopes that providing a delivery service will help it better compete with larger pet businesses, said marketing…

Local distillery J. Rieger & Co. recently announced massive expansion, including a new hospitality team and a 60,000-square-foot innovative guest experience. The historic distillery at 2700 Guinotte Ave. will launch its new brand experience in mid-June, located in Kansas City’s historic Electric Park neighborhood. The guest experience will include a 40-foot slide between floors, a custom whiskey bottling station, a 3,000-square-foot Kansas City history exhibit and two full-service cocktail bars. “As…

One of Kansas City’s favorite local dairy companies is winning accolades until the cows come home. Shatto Milk Company, also an alumnus of Thinking Bigger’s 2006 25 Under 25 class, recently brought home five awards from the 2019 Los Angeles International Dairy Competition. The competition takes place annually at the Fairplex Fairgrounds in Pomona, Calif., which is also home to the L.A. County Fair. Shatto was awarded three Gold Medals, defined as an outstanding…