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Callahan Creek, founded in 1982, is a marketing communications agency. It offers a variety of services, such as market and account planning, brand development, integrated marketing communications, advertising, campaign and media planning, retail and merchandising, direct marketing, public relations and sales promotion. In addition, it offers services for print advertisements, television commercials, radio spots, Web design and Web site development, search engine optimization, e-mail marketing and online banner advertising. It employs nearly 70 people and is certified by the Woman-Owned Business Enterprise. The clients of the company include American Century Investments, Boulevard Brewing Company, Children s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas Department of Commerce and Sprint. It is headquartered in Lawrence, Kan., and has a branch in Torrance, Calif.

Founded in 1982, ETC Institute is women-owned and is one of the leading community-based market research firms in the United States. The firm helps corporate, governmental and nonprofit organizations gather and interpret data from the general public and special interest groups about a wide range of issues. It has completed projects, including surveys, focus groups and stakeholder meetings for clients in more than 45 U.S. states. ETC Institute deals with issues related with transportation, parks and recreation, customer loyalty, employee research and political polling. The firm is affiliated with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. ETC Institute is located in Olathe, Kan.