Graphics Systems Corp.
W133 N5138 Campbell Drive, Menomonee Falls
www.gxsc.com
Industry: Engineer software sales
Employees: 48
Graphics Systems Corp. is more than a reseller of engineering software. The Menomonee Falls-based firm also serves as an engineering software training facility. Every month, more than 115 people attend one of the company's 33 classes.
First Business Bank-Milwaukee
18500 W. Corporate Drive, Brookfield
www.firstbusiness.com
Industry: Banking, financial services
Employees: 150
A financial institution the size of First Business Bank-Milwaukee could serve tens of thousands of customers, but it chooses to serve just around 3,000. The limited number of clients is all by design – and an intricate part of the firm's unique business model.
Davies Orthodontics
Davies Orthodontics
2117 Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Waukesha
www.daviesortho.com
Industry: Health care
Employees: 9
Inside the door at Davies Orthodontics, a small museum displays dentistry tools from throughout the decades. The tools may be intimidating to some patients, but rest assured: the field of dentistry has come a long way since its days of pedal-powered drills.
ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
ActionCOACH of Elm Grove
13150 Watertown Plank Road, Suite 200, Elm Grove
www.actioncoachofelmgrove.com
Industry: Business coaching
Employees: 7
Many businesses come to a point where it feels they've hit a brick wall. Profits are stagnant, employees are overwhelmed or quarrelsome, and it seems everyone is out of ideas. When that happens, ActionCOACH of Elm Grove helps businesses see the forest through the trees.
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DUECO Inc.
N4 W22610 Bluemound Road, Waukesha
www.dueco.com
Industry: Utility truck manufacturing
Employees: About 300
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