Intel-A-Grow Generates Buzz for Kansas City Business Leaders

Kansas City, MO (April 9, 2011) –Dr. John Vandewalle, founder and former CEO of Teva Neuroscience and former President of Quintiles America, recently introduced "Intel-A-Grow" - a revolutionary business growth system to a captivated audience of local business owners. Intel-A-Grow is an exclusive business development product offered by StartKC. This 12 week facilitator-led program systematically guides companies through a collaborative business optimization process. Vandewalle authored this program over the past decade and he has used it as the foundation to develop his own firms and consult countless business owners.

Intel-A-Grow utilizes a facilitator, assessments, videos and an interactive database to logically and systematically guide company teams through the powerful growth program. Intel-A-Grow starts by having each team member complete the i8 Assessment. This 192 question tool constructs a baseline DNA of the organization from various view points. "Intel-A-Grow is like taking a full-body MRI of your business," said Mark Brigman, CEO – StartKC. Intel-A-Grow analyzes your business on the 8 core dimensions of business excellence and facilitates an efficient prioritization process that focuses on achieving real growth.

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Dr. Vandewalle is currently accepting a small group of companies to coach through "Intel-A-Grow." Due to the popularity of this innovative program, additional program facilitators are also being considered. A limited-time promotional price is also available. For more information regarding Intel-A-Grow, please contact Jamie Vaters, StartKC Resource Director (816-572-3583 or jamie.vaters@startkc.com).

About StartKCStartKC, Inc. is an innovative entrepreneurial organization that gives business owners a significant competitive advantage. StartKC was founded by the most prominent local entrepreneurs, influential business leaders and top local organizations and is recognized as one of the Midwest's fastest growing business resource organizations. For more information, visit http://www.startkc.com.

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