KSBDC Success Stories

The KSBDC honored the businesses listed below in March 2008. The 2007 existing and emerging businesses were selected by the KSBDC for their ability to grow, have vision, overcome major obstacles, and contribute to the Kansas economy. In addition, the businesses were honored for their civic contributions to the communities in which they operate.

Here is a link to the video interviews of the 2007 recipients

2007 KSBDC Emerging and Existing Businesses of the Year
(Honored at the Statehouse in March 2008)

A Box 4 U Success Story 08
Owner, Jeff Lange, Wichita (below)



CHC Creative Remodeling Success Story 08
Owners, Kevin and Judy Transue, Lenexa (below)



Chavez Restoration Success Story 08
Owners, Trinidad Chavez, Richard Chavez and Dan Chavez, with locations in Lawrence and Topeka (Dan Chavez-below)



Cocoa Dolce Success Story 08
Owner, Beth Tully, Wichita (below)



Fox Pavillion Success Story 08
Owner, Brooks Kellogg, Hays (below)



Front Row Sports Success Story 08
Owners, Roger and Sandy Sample, Garnett (below)



JC Mortgage Success Story 08
Owner, Brenda Gentry, Junction City (below)



Johnny Bruscos Success Story 08
Owner, Mike Gleason and family, Overland Park (Mike below)



KC Cippi Salsa Success Story 08
Owners, Christopher and Kimberly Sandoval, with locations in Hugoton and Kismet (Sandoval family below)



Pony Express Success Story 08
Owner, John L. Diederich, Hanover (below)



Protown Glass Success Story 08
Owners, John and Patricia Gean, Protection (John below)



Sensei Salon Success Story 08
Owners, Marlina and Gary Poff, Emporia (Marlina below)



Smith Audio Visual Success Story 08
Owner, Larry Heilman, Topeka (below)



Sunflower Gymnastics Success Story 08
Owners, David and Stacie Doemland, Emporia (below)



Sunflower Home Health Success Story 08
Owner, Christa McKinney, Garden City (staff photo below)



The Decorum Success Story 08
Owner, Judith Dugan, Pittsburg (below)



The Feathered Nest Success Story 08
Owner, Lynette Beam, Belleville (below)



The Western Times Success Story 08
Owner, Julie Samuelson, Sharon Springs (below)



Wheat State Pizza Success Story 08
Owner, Ryan Murphy, Lawrence -with other locations in KS (below)