Web Extra: Dynamic Dozen Photos

Springfield Business Journal honored its 2008 Dynamic Dozen on March 6 at Oasis Convention Center. More than 300 people gathered to celebrate the 12 honorees, who are, in ranked order, Cody Ventures LLC; Incredible Pizza Co. Inc.; Banta Foods; Southern Trades LLC; Jack Henry & Associates Inc.; CoxHealth; DeWitt & Associates Inc.; Russell Cellular; Hamra Enterprises; Protel Systems & Supplies Inc.; Healthcarefirst Inc.; and Covenant Church Furniture.

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Above left, a representative from sponsor Arvest Bank helps kick off the event. Above right, Chuck Banta accepts the award for the No. 3 fastest-growing company.

Above left, Ron Bottin, dean of the Missouri State University College of Business Administration, the event's presenting sponsor, said the No. 1 company of the night would receive a certificate for free training at the school's Management Development Institute. Above right, Curtis Jared of No. 1 company Cody's Convenience Store accepts that gift.

Left, SBJ Publisher Dianne Elizabeth Osis gives closing remarks. Right, a representative from event sponsor Elliott, Robinson & Co. explains how the Dynamic Dozen are chosen. The company independently scores the honorees.

Left, Sam Hamra of Hamra Enterprises accepts the award for the No. 9 fastest-growing company. Right, a representative from Southern Trades LLC speaks to the crowd after accepting the award for the No. 4 fastest-growing company.

Left, returning honorees Ron and Cheryl Barsness, owners of Incredible Pizza Co., accept the award for the second fastest-growing company. Incredible Pizza took the No. 1 spot in 2007. Right, event emcee Jeff Jenkins of The Skinny Improv entertains the crowd of more than 300.