2002 Hot 100
Displaying 61-80
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Knowledge Tranzfer Inc. - Dallas, TX
http://www.knowledgetranzfer.com
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Computer consulting & systems integration
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Founder(s):
Steve Gunner, Norman Muttitt
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Began:
April 2000 w/2 employees; now 15 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3M
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Initial Investment:
$300K from savings, line of credit
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63
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Sitelines LLC - St. Louis, MO
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Construction services
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Founder(s):
Kelly Kenter
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Began:
February 2000 w/0 employees; now 2 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.2M
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Initial Investment:
$1.5K from savings
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64
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OEM Micro Solutions Inc. - Ypsilanti, MI
http://www.oemmicro.com
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Computer systems
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Founder(s):
David C. Downs
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Began:
March 2001 w/9 employees; now 13 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.4M
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Initial Investment:
$250K from bank loan, priv. investors
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65
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Dutch Park Homes - Goshen, IN
http://www.dutchpark.com
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Amish-style RV homes
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Founder(s):
Stu Holaway
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Began:
January 1999 w/10 employees; now 39 employees
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2001
Sales:
$4.9M
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Initial Investment:
$250K from friends/family, priv. investors, savings
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66
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Steam & Gas Turbine Repair Services LLC - Corona, CA
http://www.steamandgas.com
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Power generator repairs & on-site services
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Founder(s):
Jesse Llewellyn, James Harris, David Meyer
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Began:
January 2000 w/0 employees; now 12 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.2M
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Initial Investment:
$60K from friends/family, savings
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67
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Southern Cargo Factors Inc. - Florence, SC
http://www.scfactors.com
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Accounts-receivable financing
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Founder(s):
John B. Hanick, Janet A. Hanick
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Began:
October 1999 w/0 employees; now 0 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.5M
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Initial Investment:
$210K from bank loan
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68
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Sapphire Screenprinting & Embroidery - San Diego, CA
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Custom screenprinting & embroidery services
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Founder(s):
Kelly Veith, Violetta Matysiak
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Began:
January 2001 w/9 employees; now 16 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.5M
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Initial Investment:
$100K from friends/family, home equity line of credit
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69
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Collier Electric LLC - Detroit, MI
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Industrial motor repairs
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Founder(s):
Yvonne G. Collier
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Began:
March 2001 w/13 employees; now 16 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.3M
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Initial Investment:
$100K from friends/family, credit cards, savings
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70
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Zone Mechanical - Hickory Hills, IL
http://www.zonemechanical.com
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Commercial & industrial refrigeration, heating, & air
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Founder(s):
Daniel Palubiak
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Began:
April 2001 w/5 employees; now 14 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.1M
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Initial Investment:
$175K from bank loan, priv. investors
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71
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Meridian Custom Homes LLP - Vancouver, WA
http://www.meridiancustomhomes.com
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Custom builder & commercial contractor
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Founder(s):
Jared Bell, Justin Merritt
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Began:
December 2000 w/0 employees; now 0 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.6M
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Initial Investment:
$15K from savings
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EsScential Ideas LLC - Memphis, TN
http://www.esscential-ideas.com
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Wholesale candles
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Founder(s):
David Dillon
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Began:
February 1999 w/2 employees; now 21 employees
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2001
Sales:
$4.3M
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Initial Investment:
$10K from friends/family
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73
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Martin Capital - Clayton, GA
http://www.martincapitalllc.com
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Commercial construction & development
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Founder(s):
J. Ashley Martin
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Began:
May 1999 w/1 employee; now 11 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.8M
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Initial Investment:
$30K from friends/family
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Accelica - Santa Clara, CA
http://www.accelica.com
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IT-managed services
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Founder(s):
Steve Windsor, Ryan Roylance, Thane Myers
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Began:
February 2000 w/8 employees; now 23 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.7M
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Initial Investment:
$2K from credit cards
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75
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TeleBright Corporation - Rockville, MD
http://www.telebright.com
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Telecommunications support technology
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Founder(s):
Chet Thaker
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Began:
November 1999 w/5 employees; now 22 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.9M
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Initial Investment:
$2.2M from priv. investors, venture capital
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Bi State Home Improvement Corp. - Moline, IL
http://www.bistatecorp.com
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Remodeling/home improvement services
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Founder(s):
Michael Lamb, Ken Lamb, Kirk Amerine, Gary Maulden
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Began:
December 2000 w/7 employees; now 20+ employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.4M
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Initial Investment:
0
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78
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Bloch Industries LLC - Rochester, NY
http://www.blochindustries.com
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Kitchen cabinets/countertops/commercial casework
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Founder(s):
Christopher Collins, Brian Geary
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Began:
February 1999 w/10 employees; now 48 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.6M
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Initial Investment:
$2M from bank loan, savings
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Auto Glass Today Inc. - St. Paul, MN
http://www.autoglasstoday.com
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Auto glass repair & replacement
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Founder(s):
Rod Ellison, Shawn Stariha
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Began:
July 2000 w/0 employees; now 18 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.8M
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Initial Investment:
$80K from friends/family, bank loan, credit cards, savings
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Cordilleran Compliance Services - Grand Junction, CO
http://www.cordcomp.com
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Environmental consulting
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Founder(s):
Craig Meis
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Began:
June 1999 w/5 employees; now 18 employees
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2001
Sales:
$3.1M
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Initial Investment:
$65K from priv. investors
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Controlink LLC - West Chester, OH
http://www.controlink.cc
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Wireless-enabled control devices
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Founder(s):
Mark E. Peters, Richard S.Weeks
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Began:
February 2000 w/1 employee; now 8 employees
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2001
Sales:
$2.2M
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Initial Investment:
$580.5K from priv. investors
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TriVis Inc. - Pelham, AL
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Nuclear waste consulting
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Founder(s):
David Bland, Marlin Stoltz, Suzanne Bland
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Began:
April 2000 w/0 employees; now 11 employees
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2001
Sales:
$1.99M
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Initial Investment:
$350K from friends/family, bank loan, savings
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