The 2009 Weatherhead 100 - Honoring Northeast Ohio's Fastest Growing Companies

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.

#1 - SageQuest has grown quickly by making the most of its GPS technology and the efficiencies it creates for mobile fleets. » Read More »	#3 - E-merging Technologies Group’s entrepreneurial spirit has been its best engine for growth. » Read More »	#5 - Perceptis aids universities by promptly solving IT problems. » Read More »
#8 - Expert Construction has grown by keeping its promises and delivering quality work. » Read More »	#9 - Tooling U is improving manufacturing one class at a time. » Read More »	#10 - FIT Resources has learned its growth lessons and is making the grade with additional services and offerings. » Read More »

#2 - Centurion
Safeguard Properties’

#1 - Upstart
MMI Textiles

Al Weatherhead III

“Sometimes I think, Boy, have I been lucky; the good Lord is so kind to me. But damn it, I worked awful hard in life.”

Bill Jones

“If you have to bite your fingernails over every risky decision, running a business isn’t going to be any fun.”

Robert Klein

“Customer service equals resolution. Whatever it takes, you have to solve a customer’s problems.”

Amy Hammond

“You’ve got to be willing to spend money to make money. Right now in this economy that’s what people aren’t doing. They’re scaling back. They’ve put the brakes on.”

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