Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City, P.C. (AAKC) was formed in 1972 by the group of 6 anesthesiologists who were providing anesthesia services at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri since the early 1960s. AAKC has grown significantly over the years, now proudly serving area hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers. In addition, AAKC provides pain management services and in 2012, expanded to provide mobile anesthesia services in office settings for over 30 different practices. AAKC employs physician anesthesiologists, CRNAs, pain management physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners and RNs, LPNs, & CMAs. The organization includes OR anesthesiology services at Research Medical Center, Research Brookside, Menorah Medical Center, Mid America Surgery Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park Surgery Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Research Psychiatric, Centerpoint Medical Center & Centerpoint ASC, Surgicenter of Johnson County, South Kansas City Surgery Center, and Midwest Pain Management Center. In addition, AAKC has the following divisions which provide an array of services in the region: • Pain Management Associates (PMA), the area’s largest pain management practice consisting of 8 pain management specialist physicians. • Mobile Anesthesia Care (MAC), which includes physician anesthesiologists. Office based anesthesia services are currently available in both KS & MO. • Healthcare Administrative Services (HAS), employs approximately 40 employees who provide customer service, billing, scheduling & admin support to our healthcare providers.

Berkel & Company Contractors currently ranks as the largest pile foundation specialty contractor in the nation (ENR, October 12, 2009) with revenues of over $250 million per year. We have regional offices located throughout the U.S. Our work consists of such specialized foundation services as installing Auger Pressure Grouted (APG) piles, Auger Pressure Grouted Energy Piles (APGE) and Auger Pressure Grouted Displacement (APGD) piles for new structures, Pressure Grouting in conjunction with existing structures that require additional foundation support, and concrete maintenance for industrial utilizing a special type of repair known as Preplaced Aggregate Concrete, along with Sheeting & Shoring, Anchors and Tiebacks.

GBA, along with its partner affiliates, provides an innovative approach to traditional architectural, engineering, construction, and advanced technology services, supporting a myriad of clients throughout the United States. GBA’s primary markets include federal, industrial, life sciences, mission critical, site development, transportation and water environment. GBA proudly partners with affiliate companies: Alynix, Compli, GBA Builders, Infrastructure Solutions, Systems Integrators and ViroCon. Services range from engineering, construction management, design-build, infrastructure, systems integration, site development, commissioning, validation and technology development. Together, they have more than 400 employees, headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, with regional offices in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Texas and Washington. GBA is a full-service partner supporting our goal of “Creating Remarkable Solutions for a Higher Quality of Life”.

Bartlett & West was built with one goal in mind, to make our communities better, safer and more resilient—one well-conceived project at a time. And that commitment to community begins with our own employee-owners. That’s why we work very hard to provide the meaningful, rewarding employee experience that other companies talk about but almost never achieve. Just ask our employee-owners. They will tell you that when it comes to our culture, we deliver exactly what we promise—a close-knit, trusting work environment where you will make lifelong friends, live a balanced life and build a deeply satisfying career. As we say, “We before me.” And because each employee is also an owner, we are motivated to do meaningful work while improving our communities and ourselves. At Bartlett & West, we deliver opportunity with uncommon flexibility.

Industrial Parts, Knowledge and Service. IBT Industrial Solutions is a full-service industrial supplier. Since 1949, IBT has been helping customers maintain efficient, productive, and safe workplace facilities through quality industrial MRO supplies, products, and services. Top-notch industrial expertise and superior customer service set IBT apart. IBT has over 38 locations throughout the United States and is headquartered in the greater Kansas City, Kansas area.

We’re a design firm with offices across the U.S., partnering with clients in all regions. Everything we do is built on our team-based approach; regardless of wher­­­e a client is located, or the studio they’re working with, our goal is to make everyone feel like they’re working with one team. There’s no magic or complicated algorithm to the way we work. We treat our clients like partners, and their projects like our own business. While some projects present unique challenges, we’ve found they can always be overcome through a straightforward process: listen, respond, create and accelerate. + 10 office locations + 300+ team members + 85+ licensed architects + Licensed in 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico & 3 Canadian provinces

MAWD Pathology is the largest provider of pathology and laboratory professional services in the Kansas City region, with 55 pathologists on staff caring for over 250,000 patients a year. MAWD offers unmatched and diverse advanced subspecialty expertise and employs many of the region's recognized leaders in subspecialty pathology. Every pathologist at MAWD is Board Certified by the American Board of Pathology and has at least one area of expert focus, even when board certification is not available. Our pathologists are specialists in blood banking and transfusion medicine, cytopathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, gynecologic pathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, and neuropathology, among others. Dr. Samuel Caughron, President and CEO of MAWD Pathology Group, was the first board certified molecular genetic pathologist in the region. MAWD pathologists provide services to over 20 regional hospitals, 13 regional surgery and endoscopy centers, and over 900 physician offices. We are proud to be privately owned and managed by our pathologists and to have served the Kansas City region for over 50 years.

Mize CPAs Inc. professionals are dedicated to helping our clients and communities from our offices in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas. As a Top 200 firm (Inside Public Accounting), we provide audit, tax, accounting, payroll and consulting services to owner-managed businesses in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing, not-for-profit organizations, auto dealerships, telecommunications and financial institutions. Mize Restaurant Group provides tax, audit, payroll, accounting and consulting services to QSR (Quick Service Restaurants) and franchise restaurants. We are the number one firm providing accounting, tax and payroll services nationwide to McDonald’s franchise owners. As one of the first accounting firms to leverage technology, we developed a proprietary, web-based accounting and payroll solution. We work with clients nationwide so we’re familiar with the various state regulations and the complexities that come with multi-state payroll. In addition to the financial planning Mize CPAs Inc. provides through our accounting and tax services, many of our high net-worth individual and business owner clients work with our related company, Prism Financial Group, L.L.C. Prism is an independent advisory firm offering both financial planning and investment management on a fee-for-service basis www. http://www.prismfg.com. Mize CPAs Inc. has been recognized as a Top 200 Accounting Firm by IPA (Inside Public Accounting), the 10th largest firm in the Midwest by Accounting Today and the firm has also been recognized in Accounting Today’s “Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch” listing. Mize Restaurant Group also received recognition as Associate Member of the Year by the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association and also the Greater Kanas City Restaurant Association. For more information, visit www.mizecpas.com

For more than two decades, Baker’s School of Nursing has built healthy communities by educating exceptional nurses. In partnership with Stormont Vail Health, a Magnet®-designated hospital for nursing excellence in Topeka, Kansas, the bachelor of science in nursing program is known for its rigorous curriculum, early immersion into clinical settings, and outstanding licensure exam pass rates. Baker’s School of Nursing also offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program geared toward shaping the next generation of nursing administrators and educators.

If all you see are four sides, a bottom and top, it’s time to take a fresh look at Lawrence Paper Company boxes. From industrial and retail ready boxes; to innovative, custom designs; to packing and shipping expertise; to effective POP displays; to road-tested protection, Lawrence Paper Company does it all.

TRAMEC SLOAN is an American based manufacturer and supplier of Air and Electric Components to the Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Industry. We are comprised of three former independent companies that together total over 35 years in the Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Industry. The combination of Tramec's and Crawford Machine Incorporated's standard position OEM products added to Sloan Transportation's industry-leading aftermarket position has created a well balanced company that is tested and prepared for the challenges of the Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Industry. Our core belief is manufacturing and providing quality products with great service at an exceptional value for our partners in the Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Industry. Tramec Sloan's facilities in Iola, Kansas; Galion, Ohio and Holland, Michigan consistently provide the best American made products to the customers we serve everyday. We appreciate the partnerships that we've developed over the years with our customers and end users as we strive to provide practical and innovative solutions for our partners in Heavy Duty.

Established in 1996, HME, Inc. is an AISC certified leading provider of high-quality structural steel and custom metal fabrication in the Midwest. Operating out of a manufacturing facility in Topeka, Kansas, and with locations in Kansas City, Dallas and Denver, HME employs nearly 400 skillfully trained and experienced personnel. Our team specializes in estimating, design, engineering, fabrication and erection services, and holds various certifications in engineering, welding and inspection. HME provides more than just metal fabrication to its clients. Advanced software is used to establish accurate bids; computer aided design systems and 3D modeling software aid our detailers in providing quality drawings; AWS Certified welders and process automation through state-of-the-art CNC equipment ensures efficiency and accuracy throughout the entire fabrication process; experienced, sophisticated paint endorsement (SPE) painters apply coatings as required for each job; and completed products are delivered to the job site by HME's own drivers. Our Quality Assurance program guides each process from start to finish. Inspections and quality checks are implemented systematically throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure only the highest quality products are delivered to the jobsite. Quality certification has been obtained through the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). To learn more, visit HMEInc.net.