LSEDC Investors Among 2010 Lee's Summit Business of the Year Winners
Two LSEDC Investor businesses were recipients of the Lee's Summit Chamber Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year Award presented at the monthly membership luncheon on May 21. candid marketing & communications won in the five or less employees category and Lee's Summit Community Christian School won in the over 15 employees category. Vegrandis - candid marketing and communications is a full-service branding, marketing, advertising and public relations firm serving clients in Eastern Jackson County and throughout the Midwest. With 100 percent client retention rate in 2009, candid has seen a 58 percent increase in billings during the first quarter of 2010. To support exponential growth, in 2009, candid hired three new team members - and is in the process of adding one more employee to its staff. candid recently obtained its Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification from the State of Missouri. justbecandid.com Magnus - Lee's Summit Community Christian School educates and prepares preschool to 12th grade students for a life of purpose. They impact the youth of greater Lee's Summit through partnerships with 107 staff, 507 families and 128 churches representing 15 denominations. Remaining true to its mission, LSCCS represents the face of the Christian community. lsccs.org
Jim Devine is 2010 Missouri Professional Economic Developer of the Year
