FLAGSHIP ISSUE
2025
About Flagship Issue:
In 2025, 100 small businesses stood out for their performance, innovation, and impact. This flagship issue showcases these companies and their leadership, achievements, and the entrepreneurial excellence they bring to today’s economy.
The TEFL Org is an internationally recognised provider of TEFL training, offering courses across the UK, Ireland, China, and Spain.
thebigword is a leading global provider of language services, offering translation, interpretation, localisation, and language technology solutions to businesses, public-sector organisations, and individuals.
AltoLeap Inc is a custom software agency helping businesses work smarter. Specialising in workflow management and process optimisation, the company partners with clients across industries to streamline operations, boost productivity, and enhance the experiences of their employees and customers.
Page Pros is an award-winning digital marketing agency recognized for its strong client relationships. Founded to support small and medium-sized businesses, it delivers transparent, cost-effective marketing solutions that drive sustainable growth.
Dispatch Integration is a technology solutions company that builds secure, scalable integrations for businesses managing sophisticated digital operations.
360 General Contractor, Inc. is a construction company recognized across Southern Texas for its expertise in commercial and industrial projects.
Adcetera is an integrated advertising and digital marketing agency with more than forty years of experience helping brands connect with audiences, convert prospects, and achieve sustainable growth.
Deluxe Corporation is a trusted payments and data company that champions businesses so communities can thrive.
Bank of Springfield is a community-driven bank with deep roots in Springfield, Illinois. Founded in 1965 by Jack A. Marantz, the bank began as a neighborhood institution dedicated to supporting local families and businesses. Today, that tradition continues under the leadership of CEO Jason Knoedler.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance, or VIAA, is a network of independent insurance agencies that provides members with carrier partnerships, training, and resources to help grow their businesses.
Oculus, Inc. is a leading provider of advanced diagnostic equipment and software solutions for eye care professionals.
Atomicdust is a brand and design consultancy that helps businesses solve problems through thoughtful strategy, compelling identities, and purposeful experiences.
The Weather Changers Heating & Air Conditioning
Chris Houchin, Owner, The Weather Changers Heating & Air Conditioning
The Weather Changers Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned business serving the Greater Denver Metro Area. Since 2009, the company has delivered reliable heating and cooling solutions, pairing technical expertise with a personal, customer-first approach.
First Interstate Bank is a community-focused financial institution providing banking and wealth management services across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
Conco Inc. is a leading commercial concrete contractor with decades of experience delivering high-quality results. Since its founding in 1959, the company has steadily grown into one of the most trusted names in the Western United States, offering a full range of concrete services.
Little Cocoa Bean Co. offers culturally diverse, fresh, and nutritious meals for babies and toddlers, designed with the next generation of parents in mind.
Catalyst Ventures Development, or CVD, is a Boston-based firm focused on delivering high-quality, scalable projects that expand economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
Innochemie is a founder-led Malaysian specialty chemical distributor with a 13-year history of steady growth. With deep technical expertise, adaptability, and a solutions-focused way of working, the company partners closely with its customers to identify the right chemicals for their formulations.
Samchem Holdings Berhad is a leading chemical distributor in Malaysia, tracing its origins to 1989. Over three decades, it has transformed from a local distributor into a regional presence known for reliability, operational efficiency, and deep industry knowledge.
TMK Chemical Bhd. is a leading player in Malaysia’s inorganic chemicals industry, known for its ability to manufacture, distribute, store, and transport a wide range of chemical products.
Luxchem Corporation Berhad is a Malaysian investment holding company that has grown into a major distributor of industrial chemicals across multiple sectors.
Hextar Kimia Sdn Bhd is a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and catalysts, providing tailored technical services to the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industries in Malaysia.
President & Chief Executive Artist
Elena Herweyer, Founder, President & Chief Executive Artist, Art Fresh Inc.
Whenever people ask how I became a creative entrepreneur, I always go back to where it began, Kyiv, my home city, the city I totally love that taught me how to turn imagination into action.
Wealth Planning by Bob Chitrathorn
Suthipong Robert Chitrathorn, Founder, Wealth Planning by Bob Chitrathorn
Wealth Planning by Bob Chitrathorn, or WPbBC, is a leading financial advisory firm. It was founded to make financial guidance more effective and grounded in practice, not just on paper. The firm works with individuals, families, and business owners to organize their finances, plan for future needs, and make informed decisions without the confusion that often surrounds money management.
In 2019, the foundation of Aleph Alfa envisaged two core values, innovation and sovereignty, that became the nerve center to its mission. It took the efforts of Jonas Andrulis and Samuel Weinbach to quit their cushy tech jobs to initiate the launch of Aleph Alpha in Heidelberg, Germany.