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Farmers Insurance contractor worked her way up

If Jenese Gallardo ever needs to motivate the agents she manages for Farmers Insurance, she can just tell them her own story.

Family-owned Cy’s sells, services new, old TVs and appliances

You can buy the latest flat-screen smart television at Cy’s TV Service – or find a part for that console from the 1970s lurking in your basement.

Customers making tracks to animal-print boutique

Just about everything is covered in animal prints at Palim’s — including owner Patty Womack, decked out in a faux leopard-skin vest.

Diverse background a plus for owner of Charlie’s Pizza Taco

Tim Holmes’ background is different from most restaurant owners. But he says his previous jobs – as sheriff in Russell County, an agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and a contractor with the U.S. military in Afghanistan – helped prepare him to run Charlie’s Pizza Taco.

Fleetfoot markets apartment complexes online

Mike Gamache thinks he has a “can’t miss” offer for apartment complexes and other potential clients of Fleetfoot Marketing: They don’t pay unless Fleetfoot snags them a customer.

Relationship with customers has lasted 35 years for Bearden Stained Glass

This time of year, a customer may be just as likely to drop off a present or bag or peanut brittle as buy something from Rayer’s Bearden Stained Glass.

Skaer clinic hopes to make vet visits less stressful for cats

Even though cats outnumber dogs as pets in America, Fido tends to get more medical attention than Fluffy.

Serenity B&B takes guests back to 1880s Wichita

Ken Elliott tries to give his guests more than just a good night’s sleep and a tasty breakfast.

Franchise network key for appliance repair company

For Holly Cummins, nothing illustrates the benefits of the franchise system better than the episode with the wine refrigerator.

Walton’s expansion good news for backyard cooks

A company that does most of its sales through catalogs and the Internet just got a lot more retail friendly.

New name, location for Swell Event Rental

Tiffany Sporn has a lot of her father in her.

Pre-engineered building firm built on relationships

The pre-engineered building business has changed drastically over the years, as the structures evolved from basic metal boxes used mostly to store machinery to retail outlets, houses of worship and more.

Arrow Wrecker is on the rebound

Six years ago, Diane Richardson was close to giving up.

Former preschool teacher opens party business

Cheryl Mercer has always enjoyed throwing parties, especially for the preschoolers she taught for 12 years in Augusta.

United Management Associates moves to larger west-side space

A five-year-old debt purchasing and collection firm has consolidated its offices and moved to bigger space in west Wichita.

Spicy jellies are sweet business at Brand’s

There’s a good reason why Debbie Brand hasn’t marketed a sugar-free version of her sweet-and-spicy jellies: She hasn’t found the perfect recipe.

Derby IT firm OneSource Technology acquires Wichita firm

A Derby-based managed information technology services firm has made its second acquisition in a month.

‘Low overhead, high talent’ approach works for Burly Studios

Coffee mug in hand, outfitted in shorts and flip-flops, Chad McClure could be the poster boy for the new way of running a creative business.

Rose Hill couple raise alpacas for fleece at their Flatland Ranch

In addition to being soft, furry and kind of cute, alpacas represent a perfect compromise for Dian Rogers-Trainer and her husband, Steve Trainer.

Wichita men aim computer support services at individuals, small businesses

Derek Sorrells owned the domain rights to his new company’s name for nearly a decade before a TV show gave him the push to do something with it.

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