CTS
Business: American Express-affiliated, woman-owned business travel agency offers one-stop managed travel services for midsized and larger companies. Also offers creative and production services and planning and operation of meetings, events and trade shows.
Founded: 1974
Headquarters: Minnetonka
Website: www.ctsinc.com
Employees: 70
Executives: Lisa Buckner, president and COO; Terri Kragness, director, operations; Michael Nelson, vice president, account management; Scott Keller, CIO
2010 revenue: $6 million
Strategy: Continue pursuing growth by expanding business with existing clients and signing up new ones as business travel rebounds and maximizing relationships with travel suppliers.