Spring 2006 issue of Horizons

Welcome We live during a period of expansion. The Midwest region is growing from investments made by companies, organizations and individuals who are looking ahead. RubinBrown is investing in the region as well. In November 2005, RubinBrown expanded beyond our one-office location in St. Louis to reach the other side of the state and into Overland Park, Kansas, by merging with Henderson, Warren and Eckinger, PC, PA. The merger has been and continues to be successful because our services and business philosophies complement each other extremely well. RubinBrown-Kansas City provides high-level client service, demonstrates expertise in key industries, and continues to grow its client base, which is built upon long-term business relationships. We were looking for a firm with a similar corporate culture, and we found the ideal partner. Todd Pleimann is the office managing partner in Kansas City and is assisting in introducing RubinBrown to the community with the help of our Kansas City partners: Bill Eckinger, Glenn Henderson, Mary Ramm and Ed Warren. With the KC team's expertise, personal integrity and established commitment to delivering unmatched client service, it has been easy to project the RubinBrown experience into that market. In this issue, we celebrate the successes in our region and focus on the opportunities for continued business growth. We also want to stimulate your thoughts on how to start a business, what you need to consider in growing your organization, and finally what you need to know when selling your company. I invite you to read this publication and offer us your feedback. Our goal is always to satisfy you, our clients and friends. We hope to hear from you - john.herber@rubinbrown.com. Pleasant reading.

St. Louis office RubinBrown

One North Brentwood St. Louis, MO 63105

Kansas City office RubinBrown 9300 West 110 th St. Ste. 600 Overland Park, KS 66210

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