Missouri Small Business Success Stories

Learn how the services offered by MO SBTDC specialists helped Missouri businesses achieve success.

Manufacturer

• A.M. Pyrotechnics LLC: Buffalo
  Impact
  
  Clients assisted by the SBTDC:
  
  generate sales and jobs that return more tax revenues than the cost of the SBTDC program;
  value SBTDC assistance highly; and
  raise millions of dollars in new capital.
  
  

  Missouri Economic Impact
  FY 2011

  Sales Increase	$235 million
  Jobs Created/Retained	3,646
  Financing Obtained	$199 million

  
  Via its statewide network of SBTDC centers, in fiscal year 2010 the system served:
  
  3,095 clients in 18,216 hours of counseling
  12,494 attendees at SBTDC-sponsored training events, for a total of 689 sessions totaling 7,426 hours
  
  
  produces fireworks and choreographs professional pyrotechnics displays
• Carbolytic Materials Co.: Maryville
  recycles tires into carbon black
• FINSPEED: Moberly
  high-end performance racing parts for sports cars
• MidAmerica Solar LLC: Imperial
  design, manufacturing and marketing of off-the-grid street lighting that uses wind and solar electrical generators
• MO-SCI Corporation: Rolla
  manufactures extraordinary glass products for specialized applications
• Patric Chocolate: Columbia
  gourmet chocolate maker
  

Professional, scientific and technical service

• Affordable Moving Services Inc.: Branson
  moving business
• Brick City Custom Works: Mexico
  custom motorcycle repair and service shop
• Cornerstone Energy Solutions LLC: Rolla
  analysis of energy efficiency in residential, commercial and industrial settings
• Elemental Enzymes Inc: Columbia
  develop enzymes to address personal and industrial contamination problems
• Hammer Collections: Springfield
  employs computer software and information technology to resolve and prevent payment delinquencies
• I3 Technology Group: Joplin
  telephone and data network installation
• InnovaPrep LLC: Drexel
  aerosol researchers developing technology to aid detection systems for biodefense, medical diagnostics, food and beverage industries
• Interdisciplinary Design Collaborative LLC: Rolla
  software developers
• JMARK Business Solutions, Inc.: Springfield
  computer network services
• Language Solutions, Inc.: St. Louis
  translation technology and multi-lingual communications services to assist other businesses reach a global market
• Lytmos Group LLC: Lee's Summit
  provides peer review and grants management support to organizations that sponsor high technology R&D
• Mobile Media: Parkville
  cutting-edge mobile broadcast system
• Nanoparticle BioChem Inc.: Columbia
  research and production of nanoparticle-based product
• Nanova Inc.: Columbia
  research on biomaterials, nanonstructured materials, composites and medical devices
• NEMS/MEMS Works LLC: Columbia
  engineering researchers developing early-stage prototypes of nanotechnology
• OsteoGeneX: Kansas City
  drug research and biotech commercialization
• PureFlow Technologies, Inc.: Jefferson City
  produces and markets a diesel engine fuel efficiency device
• QM Power Inc.: Greenwood
  developing magnetic force control technology
• Research & Tractor Technology Inc.: St. Joseph
  developer of an alternative power source for lawn tractors
• Sign Designs: Joplin
  designs and manufactures custom signs
• Snyder Brace Inc.: Columbia
  pediatric brace specialist
  
• Technology and Networking: Cape Girardeau
  computer technology and telecommunications sales and services
• Xtreme Stereo LLC: Kennett
  three enterprises offering auto-body repair services, installation of customized car stereo systems and retail electronics gear (as a RadioShack franchisee)

Health & social services

• Artist, INC: Kansas City
  program that teaches business to help artists flourish financially
• Chiropractic Wellness Center of South County: Fenton
  chiropractic practice
• Comparative Clinical Pathology Services: Columbia
  lab services specializing in clinical pathology of animals with a variety of diagnostic applications
• Galactic Fun Zone: Columbia
  family fun center that includes laser tag, bowling, arcade games, pool tables, concessions and a lounge
• Longitude Health Inc.: Columbia
  wellness company promoting team approach to healthy lifestyles for employers
• Research Center for Human-Animal Interaction: Columbia
  program focused on health benefits of interaction between humans and animals
• Respond Right EMS Academy: St. Peters
  provides training for paramedics and firefighters

Accommodation & food services

• B.K. Bakery LLC: Jefferson City
  full-service bakery specializing in artisan pastries and desserts
• Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch: Ava
  working guest ranch
• Five-Star Houseboat Vacations: Kimberling City
  houseboat rental business
• Hot Box Cookies: Columbia
  cookie bakery
• Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro: Columbia
  upscale Asian restaurant and sushi bar
• Old World Spices & Seasonings Inc.: Concordia
  developing, mixing and packaging custom-tailored spice blends

Retail trade

• Chilhowee Grocery LLC: Chilhowee
  50+ year-old small town grocery
• Danni Nicole's - Hannibal
  an upscale women's clothing store
• Forest City Footwear and Screen Printing - St. James
  offers footwear, screen printing and team apparel
• Midwest Customs: Carrollton
  a truck accessories and body shop
• Trux Trailer Repair Inc.: Springfield
  tractor-trailer service and repair

Construction

• Anderson Backhoe: Riverside
  plumbing and site utility contractor
• BRK Electrical Contractors LLC: St. Louis
  electrical contractor
• Simms Building Group Inc.: Brentwood
  construction work including commercial, industrial, educational and residential

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