OwnersEdge Named a 2017 Top 10 Business of the Year

Company Recognized by Waukesha County Business Alliance and BizTimes Milwaukee

Brookfield, WIS. (May 5, 2017) – OwnersEdge, Inc. was named a 2017 Top 10 Business of the Year by the Waukesha County Business Alliance and media partner BizTimes Media LLC.

The annual awards program recognizes companies headquartered in southeastern Wisconsin that have consistent financial growth, and demonstrate a commitment to good business practice through their employee relations, customer-focused commitment and community service involvement.

The winners will receive their awards at the awards luncheon on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 11:30a.m.-1:30p.m. at the Country Springs Hotel. The luncheon will feature a panel of representatives from each of the winning organizations and the announcement of the #1 Business of the Year will take place.

OwnersEdge, Inc. is not your typical organization. Our 100% Employee Owned (ESOP) holding company enables us to focus on the development of our people, what is right for the customer and what is best for the overall financial health of the organization. Companies in our portfolio include BAYCOMCC&NNEXT Electric, and TourGuide Solutions.

Top 10 Businesses of the Year:

  • Best Version Media LLC
  • Fairchild Equipment
  • Gross Automation, LLC.
  • Lakeland Supply Inc.
  • L.H. Krueger and Son Inc.
  • Metal-Era Inc.
  • OwnersEdge, Inc.
  • Prairie Financial Group
  • Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.
  • Winter, Kloman, Moter & Repp, S.C.

“These businesses are outstanding examples of the strong, innovative and thriving companies we have in southeastern Wisconsin,” said Suzanne Kelley, president of the Waukesha County Business Alliance. “Each business is a testament to what it means to be a leading company – through commitment to their employees, customers and communities, consistent financial performance and innovation within their industries.”

Tickets to attend the luncheon are available at waukesha.org.


Based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, OwnersEdge Inc. is a 100% ESOP owned holding company that strives to invest in and build sustainable businesses throughout the Midwest. The affiliated companies within the OwnersEdge portfolio utilize their industry expertise to drive business growth and create value for stakeholders including customers, communities, and the ESOP employee-owners. The five companies in its portfolio – CC&NNEXT ElectricBAYCOM Inc.TourGuide Solutions, and BAYCOM Cellular Inc. – provide diverse products and services to a variety of market segments ranging from public safety to construction to manufacturing and attractions.