KLEOS was first published in 1989 in Richmond, Virginia. The founder visualized the need for businesses to tell their stories the way they wanted them to be told. The result was a highly regarded annual magazine featuring some of the area's most respected businesses. The editorial profiles of intriguing business people combined with captivating photography has resulted in the exclusive yearbook consistently experiencing growth and profitability. KLEOS has truly become a symbol of excellence in Richmond business.

• KLEOS is the Greek word for "excellence" or "acclaimed".
• KLEOS is a yearbook of excellence focusing on quality and accomplishment. It recognizes success and reports it.
• KLEOS is a unique concept that offers a highly sophisticated communications tool to business and those driving business.
• KLEOS offers a view from the top as business owners, managers and executives communicate with their peers. It is designed as a business-to-business personal introduction of acclaimed professionals. Once each year accomplished business people are invited to participate in the annual edition.
• KLEOS piques the reader's interest because of the well designed, brief introduction to the person or management team behind the business. People enjoy learning about people. The energetic entrepreneurial attitude of these individuals is concisely communicated in a professional manner.
• KLEOS addresses the need for information and the lack of time to wade through it. It offers exciting stories and photographs to keep readers in touch with their peers.
• KLEOS is designed to expand on a vital communication network and to give credence to those comprising the pulse of that network.