Congrats to us for being selected as a member of 25 Under 25 Class of 2012! Every year for the past 10 years Kansas City companies have been nominated to become a member of this elite group. For the Class of 2012 over 1000 companies were nominated and only 25 selected.

Not familiar with this award? Here's what Thinking Bigger Business says on their website:

http://www.ithinkbigger.com/25-under-25r-awards/about-the-awards

ABOUT THE 25 UNDER 25 ® AWARDS

Awards Criteria & Selection Process

·         Employ fewer than 25 full-time employees (or full-time equivalents)

·         Operate a for-profit business for three or more years

·         Be located within the Greater Kansas City area

Nominations are accepted from the business community from August to mid-October each year. Qualified nominees complete an application and provide additional support materials that are reviewed by a panel of third-party judges from the business community. The panel of judges reviews the applicants and selects the final 25 honorees according to the following:

·         Financial stability

·         Ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges

·         Community involvement/service

·         Distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities

·         Company vision

The 25 finalists are announced in mid-December, and events are scheduled throughout the following February and year to honor the finalists. Honorees are profiled in a special 25 Under 25® supplement in the February issue of Thinking Bigger Business magazine and are invited to be guests on the “Smart Companies” radio show. In addition, a pre-gala dinner is held for the honorees in mid-February. The events culminate in a black tie optional awards Dinner & Gala held in February. The 25 Under 25® Dinner & Gala features a cocktail reception, Wall of Fame, dinner and awards presentation.

SAVE THE DATE: Dinner and Awards Gala will be held on March 3, 2012. Will you join us?

Need a flight to KC to join us on March 3rd? We can help arrange your flight and hotel stay! We might even take you to Oklahoma Joe's for the best BBQ in the world!

To quote the Pointer Sisters "I'm so excited!"