Three local businesses were recipients of the Lee's Summit Chamber Res in Motus (Business in Motion) Business of the Year Award at the monthly membership luncheon on May 21. The three award winners include: candid marketing & communications (five or less employees); Summit Strength Physical Therapy, LLC (6-15 employees); and Lee's Summit Community Christian School (over 15 employees).

Vegrandis - candid marketing and communications is a full-service branding, marketing, advertising and public relations firm serving clients in Eastern Jackson County and throughout the midwest. With 100 percent client retention rate in 2009, candid has seen a 58 percent increase in billings during the first quarter of 2010. To support exponential growth, in 2009, candid hired three new team members – and is in the process of adding one more employee to its staff. candid recently obtained its Women-Owned Business Enterprise certification from the State of Missouri. justbecandid.com

Parvus - Summit Strength Physical Therapy, LLC was started in 2001 by current owners/operators Edward Knapp, PT and Scott Knoche, PT, Dip. MDT. CSCS. They are privately owned and provide outpatient physical therapy to patients ranging from infants to older adults and with diagnoses that span basic orthopedics to advanced neurological conditions. Active in the community, Summit Strength allows athletic teams to use the facility for practice and has hosted post prom activities. summitstrength.com

Magnus - Lee's Summit Community Christian School educates and prepares preschool to 12th grade students for a life of purpose. They impact the youth of greater Lee's Summit through partnerships with 107 staff, 507 families and 128 churches representing 15 denominations. Remaining true to its mission, LSCCS represents the face of the Christian community. lsccs.org