Fast becoming a leader in the stored-value card field, SparkBase handles millions of transactions annually for merchants in five different countries. The company says its distinguishing characteristic is its ability to give clients have complete control of the loyalty card programs and to rebrand them any way they wish before marketing them to merchants. The system is also fully customizable, permitting configurations that appeal to a wider range of companies. Founded in 2004 and located in Cleveland's AsiaTown neighborhood, the company expects to add jobs as the technology expands to new applications.