booj is a Colorado-based company specializing in Web design and complex development. The firm has rapidly become an industry leader that powers the technology behind large business platforms.

Winery owner Beth Nagengast’s “we’ve made it!” moment came in 2008, when Cinquain Cellars won a Best of Class of Region award at the California State Fair for its flagship Reserve Meritage wine.

Restylers’ Choice is a full-service distributor and manufacturer of pin striping, graphics and automotive accessories. They are the largest national distributor of pin striping and graphics, as well as a leader in chrome accessories, painted spoilers, rear window graphics, and large format digital printing and vehicle wraps.

The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for success in school and in life. Serving children from infant age to before- and after-school care, the Goddard approach emphasizes the collaboration between teachers and parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.

Founded in 2011, Tonbo Biosciences is a leading developer of high-performance, cost-effective products for scientific and laboratory research. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., it has 15 employees and maintains a sales and support staff to service U.S.-based customers, which include researchers, academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies.

Founded in 2006 by Davin Wentworth Thrasher, Tori Jacobs and Sam Hartman, the Ecology Center of San Francisco (ECO-SF) was developed to educate the community about ecological and sustainable ways of living on this planet. “We were college students learning about terrible problems and horrible things going on with the environment,” says Sam. “We weren’t content with learning about doom, so we said let’s do something about it!”

As a busy mom with two children, Sarah Green knows firsthand how difficult it is for moms with young kids to take time out for some relaxing “me” time. Seeing a unique business opportunity in the highly saturated salon and spa market, Sarah opened the doors of Yummy Mummy Hair and Beauty in early 2011.

Salem Animal Rescue League (SARL) rescues and finds homes for approximately 800 dogs and cats per year in the Salem, NH, area. Its mission is to save the lives of abandoned, neglected and injured animals by providing them a safe haven, compassionate care and new permanent homes.

One of the biggest challenges that small businesses – especially independent professionals – face is how little time they have to commit to marketing and staying in touch with contacts. Omaha, Neb.-based Vyral Marketing hopes to change all that. Formed in 2009, the agency helps small companies and independent service providers stay top of mind by helping them manage their marketing, so they can dedicate their time to other aspects of their business.