Top 10 Kansas City Businesses

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce announced the small businesses it has named the best small businesses of 2009. Several of these business are hiring and it would be a good bet that a business with this honor is one of the best places to work in Kansas City.

A.L. Huber general contractor; Overland Park, KansasWith a reputation as the area’s premier construction contractor, A.L. Huber general contractor’s projects include corporate offices, financial institutions, warehouses, historical sites, and manufacturing education and alternative fuel facilities.

Athletic & Rehabilitation Center; Overland Park, KansasAthletic & Rehabilitation Center redefines excellence in health care by combining innovative technology with experienced and caring physicians, providing physical and occupational therapy, rehabilitation and sports performance training. Hiring: http://www.arckc.com/employment.htm

Canterbury Schools; Overland Park, Kansas Canterbury Schools focuses on the future through Montessori principles in childcare, pre-school and elementary school education. Canterbury has five locations, offering a curriculum of self-direction and experiential education.

ColorMark, Inc.; Kansas City, Missouri Nineteen years ago, ColorMark, Inc. found a niche in the printing industry. Offering their signature two- and four-color rapid, high quality printing, this company prides itself on its product, precision and superior customer service.

EMR, Inc.; Lawrence, Kansas EMR is an 8(a) Native-American, women-owned company with more than 130 employees in offices across the U.S. An engineering firm headquartered in Kansas , this company specializes in environmental (studies, design, emergency response, investigations, etc) and construction projects. Careers: http://www.emr-inc.com/?q=node/15

HiSonic, Inc.; Olathe, Kansas Established in 1959, HiSonic manufactures transformers, inductors, and filters used in airborne communication, navigation, entertainment equipment, satellites, and even space shuttles.

Kansas City Internal Medicine; Kansas City, MissouriWith a pri mar y office in Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas City Internal Medicine provides clients and employees with superb health care services all over Greater Kansas City.

Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C.; Kansas City, Missouri Martin, Leigh, Laws & Fritzlen, P.C. provides top-notch legal services and extended insurance services through MoKan Title Services, LLC.

Sound Products, Inc.; Lenexa, Kansas Silence is not golden at Sound Products, Inc. Providing audio, video, and security systems across the metro area, this company is ideal for creating a “vibe,” energizing your workplace or next presentation.

Worldwide Clinical Research, Inc.; Overland Park, Kansas Worldwide Clinical Research, Inc. is a women-owned business that helps to make the world a healthier place by managing clinical research studies for biotech and pharmaceutical clients through their local office and global partnerships. Careers page: http://wwcr-cro.com/index.php?/employment/

On Thursday, May 7 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott, get the inside story on these successful Top 10 Small Business CEOs at The Chamber’s Top 10 Breakfast. Find out how a down economy is no match for the hardiest of companies. Not only are they surviving, they’re thriving! Hear their business strategies and advice to others trying to build and grow.We’ll culminate the largest celebration recognizing the economic impact of small businesses in our area on Wednesday, May 20 at the 2009 Small Business Celebration Awards Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency. Our theme: Growing the Future of Greater Kansas City! One of the Top 10 Small Businesses will be named 2009 Small Business of the Year and take home the coveted Mr. K Award, named for famed entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Kauffman.