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The 2009 Weatherhead 100


For 22 years, the Weatherhead 100 has been the coveted list on which Northeast Ohio companies strive to appear. It recognizes the growth and success of local businesses and demonstrates the strength of the entrepreneurial spirit in the region. Despite a challenging economic climate, the 143 companies featured here have success stories they are proud to share — as well as some life lessons that helped along their journey to the top.

The Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) are proud to honor the Weatherhead 100 class of 2009.

COMPANY

CITY

WEB SITE

FOUNDED

SALES
GROWTH
’04-’08

# OF
EMPLOYEES

EMPLOYEE
GROWTH
’04-’08

1

SageQuest LLC

Solon

sage-quest.com

2003

1,474%

50 - 249

253%

SageQuest provides GPS vehicle-tracking solutions to improve the efficiency and productivity of mobile work forces.

2

Turning Technologies LLC

Youngstown

turningtechnologies.com

2002

983%

50 - 249

742%

Turning Technologies develops interactive response systems for the K-12, higher education and professional markets.

3

E-merging Technologies Group

Cleveland

e-mergingtechnologies.com

1999

855%

50 - 249

1,300%

Professional services firm serving the National Defense Agencies; the intelligence community; state, local governments; and private sector companies.

4

Longbow Research LLC

Seven Hills

longbowresearch.com

2003

829%

50 - 249

162%

Longbow Research provides investment research to institutional investors with a focus on mid- and large-cap equities.

5

Military Products Group Inc.

N. Ridgeville

militaryproducts.com

2001

735%

50 - 249

920%

Manufacturer of hardware products used to secure, lift and tow military transport equipment and cargo.

6

Perceptis LLC

Cleveland

perceptis.com

2004

705%

50 - 249

205%

Perceptis provides a unified customer service center, helpdesk and business intelligence to higher education, driving continuous improvement.

7

SecureState LLC

Cleveland

securestate.com

2001

629%

16 - 49

121%

SecureState helps its clients obtain and maintain their desired state of security through audit and compliance, attack and penetration tests, data forensics, and security program building.

8

Expert Construction Inc.

Cleveland

expertconstructioninc.com

1999

575%

16 - 49

567%

A premier commercial carpentry firm specializing in metal studs, drywall and acoustical ceilings.

9

Tooling University

Cleveland

toolingu.com

2002

473%

16 - 49

190%

Tooling University trains individuals in manufacturing and education on manufacturing subjects using integrated online learning tools.

10

FIT Resources

Cleveland

FITtechnologies.com

1999

465%

50 - 249

257%

FIT Resources is three companies: SchoolOne and Campus Outfitters support K-12 schools; FIT Technologies provides managed IT to corporations.

11

E2B Teknologies, Inc.

Chardon

e2btek.com

2001

441%

16 - 49

329%

E2B Teknologies is an authorized reseller of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) for Sage and Epicor.

12

Knotice

Akron

knotice.com

2003

415%

16 - 49

357%

Knotice maximizes the return on investment of direct digital marketing through process automation, increased relevance and improved performance.

13

Hurricane Labs LLC

Independence

hurricanelabs.com

2004

383%

16 - 49

325%

IT managers and CIOs trust Hurricane Labs to oversee their IT security, thereby reducing risk and saving money.

14

Forest City Erectors Inc.

Twinsburg

forestcityerectors.com

1960

368%

50 - 249

170%

Forest City Erectors specializes in structural steel erection, tower crane installs and blast furnace rebuilds.

15

Enger Tire Centers

Mentor

enger-tire.com

1995

347%

50 - 249

131%

Tire and auto repair business in Northeast Ohio.

16

SS&G Healthcare Services LLC

Akron

SSandG.com

1999

345%

50 - 249

405%

SS&G Healthcare Services specializes in outsourced practice management services, medical billing and physician consulting.

17

Fidelity Voice & Data

Beachwood

fidelityaccess.com

2001

341%

16 - 49

120%

Providing high-quality business-class voice and data services.

18

PartsSource

Aurora

partssource.com

2001

338%

50 - 249

208%

PartsSource provides replacement medical parts for hospital equipment.

19

ThermaFab Alloy Inc.

Cleveland

thermafaballoy.com

1931

316%

16 - 49

133%

ThermaFab Alloy is a custom fabricator serving the energy, high-temperature and chemical processing industries.

20

HMT Associates Inc.

Seven Hills

hmtassociates.com

2002

305%

16 - 49

420%

A shopper marketing agency that delivers strategic consumer promotions for Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies.

21

Perspectus Architecture

Cleveland

perspectusarch.com

2003

281%

16 - 49

125%

Perspectus Architecture provides creative solutions in planning, design and project management in health care, research, retail and educational architecture.

22

Pyramyd Air Ltd.

Warrensville Heights

pyramydair.com

2000

275%

16 - 49

220%

Pyramyd Air is an Internet retailer selling to airgun enthusiasts on six continents.

23

Matrix Healthcare Management Solutions LLC

North Canton

matrixmso.com

1998

264%

50 - 249

189%

Health care company offering state-of-the-art software and revenue cycle management to physician groups throughout the country.

24

Wellington Technologies Inc.

Westlake

wtimaintains.com

1996

257%

16 - 49

118%

Wellington Technologies provides comprehensive lifecycle services for mission critical environments, including Hewlett-Packard enterprise-level servers.

25

EmployeeScreenIQ

Cleveland

employeescreen.com

1999

248%

50 - 249

141%

EmployeeScreenIQ is a global background screening organization dedicated to superior client service.

26

DCT Telecom Group Inc.

Westlake

4dct.com

1993

248%

16 - 49

65%

DCT Telecom Group specializes in providing comprehensive telecommunications solutions to corporate customers.

27

Sports Construction Group LLC

Cleveland

scgfields.com

2004

230%

50 - 249

200%

A contractor of natural and synthetic sports fields for professional, collegiate and high school teams.

28

Acorn Technology Corp.

Cleveland

acorntechnology.com

1993

226%

16 - 49

75%

Acorn manufactures industrial control systems, marine electrical bus bars, and high-volume, low-speed industrial ceiling fans.

29

Ohio Realty Advisors LLC

Richfield

ohiorealtyadvisors.com

2001

210%

16 - 49

256%

Ohio Realty Advisors provides full-service commercial real estate management, advisory and brokerage services to corporate, private and institutional clients.

30

Jakprints Inc.

Cleveland

jakprints.com

2001

210%

50 - 249

226%

A full-service printer, specializing in full-color printing, sticker printing, screen printing and embroidery.

31

Roscoe Medical Inc.

Strongsville

roscoemedical.com

1993

203%

50 - 249

129%

Manufacturer and distributer of products used in the home medical equipment industry, including respiratory products, continuous positive airway pressure products and durable medical equipment.

32

Weed Pro Ltd.

Sheffield Village

weed-pro.com

2001

202%

16 - 49

111%

Providing complete lawn fertilization, weed control and ornamental services for both residential and commercial properties.

33

Group Transportation
Services Inc.

Hudson

onestopshipping.com

1995

201%

50 - 249

71%

Non-asset based, third-party logistics service provider fulfilling the transportation cycles for business-to-business accounts.

34

Vocon

Cleveland

vocon.com

1987

195%

50 - 249

100%

Vocon, a leading architecture and design firm, creates distinctive work environments throughout the country.

35

Briteskies LLC

Independence

briteskies.com

2000

191%

16 - 49

160%

Briteskies delivers effective iSeries, IBM WebSphere, Web and enterprise software solutions.

36

TMW Systems Inc.

Beachwood

tmwsystems.com

1983

191%

250 - 999

120%

TMW Systems software powers freight transportation services and heavy-duty fleet productivity throughout North America.

37

Park Place Technologies

Chagrin Falls

parkplacetech.com

1991

183%

50 - 249

94%

Park Place International is one of the leading information technology solutions providers in the nation.

38

Razorleaf Corporation

Stow

razorleaf.com

2000

181%

16 - 49

140%

Razorleaf is a professional services group that provides expertise for engineering and manufacturing organizations by optimizing business processes through the use of leading technologies.

39

Innovative Process Administration LLC

Brecksville

innproc.com

2002

170%

16 - 49

164%

IPA provides Web-based enrollment and administration of employee benefits for employers and benefit administrators.

40

US Endoscopy

Mentor

usendoscopy.com

1991

166%

250 - 999

114%

Designer, manufacturer and seller of state-of-the-art endoscopy devices to health care facilities around the world.

41

Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services Inc.

Sheffield
Village

schilllandscaping.com

1993

165%

50 - 249

56%

Schill offers complete design-build landscaping, grounds management, and snow and ice removal.

42

Amish Mills Inc.

Dundee

amishmills.com

1996

162%

50 - 249

362%

Manufacturer of solid wood kitchen cabinets, home and office furniture.

43

Amotec Inc.

Westlake

amotecinc.com

2000

159%

50 - 249

250%

Amotec Inc., a minority-owned executive search firm, provides employment solutions to clients nationwide.

44

Corporate United

Cleveland

corporateunited.com

1997

152%

16 - 49

157%

Corporate United employs collaboration to escalate our members’ spend management, supplier management and networking efforts.

45

Signature Health Inc.

Willoughby

signaturehealthinc.com

1993

146%

50 - 249

126%

Mental health counseling agency featuring the Signature Access Clinic, which provides same-day psychiatric services.

46

WRG Services Inc.

Willoughby

wrgservices.com

1989

142%

50 - 249

18%

WRG is a full-service ATM partner that offers equipment, repair, processing and financing to business owners.

47

Healthcare Innovative Solutions

Seville

customizedhr.com

2001

135%

16 - 49

186%

Health care IT consulting firm offering customized electronic medical record and electronic health record options to hospitals and physician practices.

48

Swiger Coil Systems LLC

Cleveland

swigercoil.com

1975

132%

50 - 249

74%

AtNetPlus helps small and mid-sized technology-dependent organizations improve productivity and stay competitive.

49

AtNetPlus Inc.

Stow

AtNetPlus.com

1998

132%

16 - 49

125%

AtNetPlus helps small and mid-sized technology-dependent organizations improve productivity and stay competitive.

50

Etactics Inc.

Stow

etacticsinc.com

2000

130%

16 - 49

63%

Revenue-cycle solutions including software, color print/mail, electronic data interchange and electronic bill pay and presentment for health care and commercial businesses.

51

Jarrett Logistics Systems Inc.

Orrville

jarrettlogistics.com

1999

130%

16 - 49

83%

JLS specializes in transportation management services for high growth North American companies.

52

Swift Filters Inc.

Oakwood Village

swiftfilters.com

1995

124%

16 - 49

6%

Designers and manufacturers of filter and strainer elements for industrial, aerospace, performance racing and OEM applications.

53

Automotive Events Inc.

Rocky River

automotive-events.com

1976

122%

16 - 49

350%

Automotive Events is a full-service marketing and public relations agency delivering authentic experiences for the automotive industry.

54

AQUA DOC Lake & Pond Management

Chardon

aquadocinc.com

2002

121%

16 - 49

71%

AQUA DOC is a full-service lake management company dedicated to making lakes and ponds beautiful.

55

Tradex International Inc.

Cleveland

tradexgloves.com

1987

112%

16 - 49

-4%

Tradex is a supplier of disposable barrier products to the medical, food service, janitorial and industrial markets.

56

MOBILITYWORKS

Akron

mobilityworks.com

1997

112%

50 - 249

35%

National accessible-van dealership providing modified vehicles to consumers and businesses transporting physically challenged individuals.

57

MUM Industries Inc.

Mentor

mumindustries.com

1998

112%

16 - 49

100%

Contract manufacturer experienced in domestic and international manufacturing, trade, infrastructure and support.

58

Talan Products Inc.

Cleveland

talanproducts.com

1986

112%

50 - 249

50%

Contract manufacturing services, specializing in progressive die-stamping and aluminum extrusion supply and processing, including customers in solar thermal and solar pv collector manufacturing and assembly.

59

Radcom Inc.

Hudson

radcomservices.com

1996

107%

16 - 49

64%

Radcom designs, develops and delivers customized e-learning, training and documentation aligned with your company’s goals.

60

Voss Industries Inc.

Cleveland

vossind.com

1957

106%

250 - 999

45%

Voss Industries is a world-class manufacturer of components for aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

61

Newry Corp.

Westlake

newrycorp.com

1986

103%

16 - 49

73%

Newry is a marketing and strategy consulting firm, providing executives insights and advice on major business investments.

62

Advantage Technical
Services Inc.

Solon

advantagetsi.com

1999

98%

50 - 249

2%

Technical staffing and recruiting firm specializing in engineering and laboratory personnel.

63

Conveyer & Caster — Equipment for Industry

Cleveland

cc-efi.com

1961

97%

16 - 49

52%

Third-generation Cleveland business credits its success to finding and solving difficult material-handling problems.

64

Farrow Dry Cleaners Inc.

Cleveland

farrowgroup.com

1958

95%

16 - 49

16%

The Farrow Group specializes in the rebuilding and complete restoration of property damaged by fire, smoke and water.

65
(tie)

Fredon Corporation

Mentor

fredon.com

1969

94%

50 - 249

43%

Fredon Corporation, founded in 1969, offers complete manufacturing solutions for precision machining needs.

65
(tie)

SeniorTV — Stellar Private Cable Systems Inc.

Akron

seniortv.org

1992

94%

16 - 49

11%

Provides low-cost cable TV and Internet to nursing homes and retirement communities in 41 states.

66

Ohio Technical College

Cleveland

ohiotechnicalcollege.com

1969

91%

50 - 249

64%

Ohio Technical College is dedicated to providing premier training to prepare students for challenging and rewarding careers in automotive, diesel, collision repair, racing and welding.

67

Paytime

Solon

paytime.com

1981

88%

16 - 49

80%

Payroll service bureau providing complete payroll services, including corresponding tax filing, human resources, timekeeping and paperless solutions

68

Group Management
Services Inc.

Richfield

groupmgmt.com

1997

86%

16 - 49

88%

GMS provides clients with human resources services including payroll, benefits, employee training and workers’ compensation administration.

69

Lazorpoint

Cleveland

lazorpoint.com

1997

85%

16 - 49

117%

Lazorpoint helps CEOs and executives of mid-sized organizations grow their businesses on purpose with fewer hassles and more certainty.

70

Falcon Industries Inc.

Medina

falconindustries.com

1982

83%

50 - 249

27%

Falcon Industries is a metal fabricator of custom conveyer screws and auger flighting.

71

OEConnection LLC

Richfield

oeconnection.com

2000

82%

50 - 249

96%

OEConnection is a leading online parts and service exchange in the automative industry and beyond.

72

Partners In Plastics Inc.

Sharon Center

partnersinplastics.com

1992

80%

50 - 249

20%

A leading provider of custom blow-molded and assembled products.

73

Thinsolutions

Cleveland

thinsolutions.com

1997

80%

16 - 49

55%

Technology consulting firm providing technology solutions for businesses ranging from managed services to application development.

74

Neece & Malec Inc.

Chardon

neececpa.com

1994

77%

16 - 49

53%

Full-service accounting firm.

75

North Coast
Education Services

Solon

northcoasted.com

1985

76%

16 - 49

23%

North Coast Education is the largest private provider of education services in Northeast Ohio.

76

SpaceBound Inc.

LaGrange

spacebound.com

1987

75%

16 - 49

14%

SpaceBound is a global tech distribution company and the parent company of BargainStation.com, Galactics.com, NothingButSoftware.com, WireJacked.com and XSDepot.com.

77

Sheffield Metals Cleveland LLC

Cleveland

sheffieldmetals.com

1999

74%

16 - 49

-5%

Leading provider of architectural metal and thin solar panels to metal roofing contractors.

78

Fire-Dex LLC

Medina

firedex.com

1983

73%

50 - 249

27%

Manufacturers of personal protective equipment for firefighters and EMS personnel.

79

Mutual Shareholder
Services LLC

Broadview Heights

mutualss.com

1991

72%

16 – 49

54%

Mutual Shareholder Services provides mutual funds nationwide with accounting, regulatory compliance and transfer agent services.

80

Lexi-Comp Inc.

Hudson

lexi.com

1978

70%

50 - 249

64%

Lexi-Comp helps health care professionals make safer and faster decisions.

81

1-888-OhioComp

Cleveland

1-888-ohiocomp.com

1997

69%

50 - 249

60%

1-888-OhioComp is the largest workers’ compensation managed care organization headquartered in Northeast Ohio serving over 27,000 employers.

82

Sandra Heath &
Associates Inc.

Middleburg Heights

sandraheath.com

1995

68%

16 - 49

48%

Sandra Heath & Associates is an independently owned and operated employment agency specializing in the placement of professional office support and accounting personnel.

83

Skoda Minotti

Mayfield Village

skodaminotti.com

1998

64%

50 - 249

48%

Skoda Minotti is a certified public accounting, business and finacial advisory/marketing firm offering strategic planning, accounting, tax, litigation support, information technologies, insurance and investment services.

84

Dorman Farrell LLC

Medina

dormanfarrell.com

1999

63%

16 - 49

156%

Dorman Farrell is a full-service consulting firm specializing in customized solutions, including employee benefits, individual financial services, executive benefits and corporate retirement plans.

85

The Sheet Metal
Products Co. Inc.

Mentor

smpohio.com

1924

62%

16 - 49

22%

Sheet Metal Products is a precision contract metal fabricating company providing parts to major OEM manufacturers.

86

Cohen & Company

Cleveland

cohencpa.com

1977

61%

50 - 249

62%

Cohen & Company is a regional certified public accounting firm specializing in helping private enterprises grow.

87

The Reserves Network

Cleveland

thereservesnetwork.com

1984

60%

50 - 249

35%

The Reserves Network is a provider of total staffing solutions for the office, industrial, professional and technical markets.

88

Midwest Industrial Supply Inc.

Canton

midwestind.com

1975

58%

50 - 249

3%

Midwest is an environmental services company providing dust control and soil stabilization solutions.

89

P|C|S Project and Construction Services Inc.

Cleveland

pcscmservices.com

1988

57%

16 - 49

28%

P|C|S has been providing exceptional construction services since 1998.

90

Meyers, Roman,
Friedberg & Lewis

Cleveland

meyersroman.com

1995

53%

16 - 49

37%

Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis is a results-driven law firm dedicated to sound, practical solutions tailored to clients’ unique objectives. It provides a full spectrum of legal services to individuals and businesses.

91

Frankie & Dylan’s
Collision Center

Mentor

frankieanddylanscollisioncenter.com

1994

50%

16 - 49

21%

Frankie & Dylan’s Collision Centers specializes in collision and mechanical repairs, all under one roof.

92

Cambridge Home Health Care

Akron

CambridgeHomeHealth.com

1994

48%

1000+

46%

Cambridge Home Health Care provides home health care to individuals in the comfort of their home.

93

Noble-Davis Consulting Inc.

Solon

noblepension.com

1989

45%

16 - 49

25%

Noble-Davis Consulting provides third-party administration and consulting for the retirement plans of small businesses.

94

IntelliNet Corporation

Cleveland

intellinetcorp.com

1998

43%

50 - 249

238%

A leading regional supplier of IT network and professional services, helping clients archive their IT initiatives.

95

Paragon Health Associates LLC

Akron

paragonobgyn.com

2001

42%

50 - 249

12%

A single-specialty medical group providing comprehensive women’s health care services across seven locations.

96

Food for Thought Inc.

Mentor

foodforthought-ohio.com

1990

41%

50 - 249

29%

When you have thoughts of food, think of Food For Thought: quality, full-service caterers.

97

Westlake Reed Leskosky

Cleveland

wrldesign.com

1905

30%

50 - 249

24%

Westlake Reed Leskosky, founded by the son of former President James Garfield, provides comprehensive architecture and engineering services and specializes in innovative designs for workplace environments, health care, performing and cultural arts, research and technology, and historic preservation and adaptive reuse.

98

Premier Physicians
Centers Inc.

Rocky River

premierphysicians.net

1994

30%

250 - 999

14%

Independent, multispecialty physician-owned group practice offering the individual physician comprehensive business management.

99

CRESCO Real Estate

Cleveland

crescorealestate.com

1991

29%

16 - 49

25%

CRESCO Real Estate is a progressive real estate organization specializing in the office, industrial and commercial real estate market.

100

MAI Wealth Advisors LLC

Cleveland

maiwealth.com

2000

20%

50 - 249

18%

MAI Wealth Advisors provides investment management, integrated wealth management and family office services.

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