Omero Del Papa, Sr., came to Galveston, Texas as an Italian immigrant who believed in the American Dream. He had little in the way of money or possessions. All he really had was the enduring belief that in America anyone could succeed with honesty and hard work. He was right. The company he founded, which would evolve into today’s Del Papa Distributing, is now over 100 years old, and his good name is instilled in our employees across the Texas Gulf Coast. That name still speaks of old fashioned values: honesty, integrity, work ethic. If anything, these ideals have grown stronger over the course of a century.

Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning gowns for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection Oxford Street and bridesmaid label Sorella Vita. The Essense journey began more than 20 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when Wayne and Martine Harris met - thus establishing the love affair with bridal that would go on to build the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia. The union between Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design - brought together by their personal love story - has since fused two passions which changed the way our industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides. Innovative design combined with a passion for creating an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 250 partners worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company. The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint. The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200 retailers worldwide including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions, please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.

C&C Produce has been a driving force in the wholesale produce industry since 1992. Our objective is to provide clients the capabilities and expertise to succeed in their marketplace while increasing their revenue and profits. This is achieved through improved productivity, increased operating efficiency, appropriate use of cutting-edge technology and world-class service. C&C Produce is dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement while applying best practices to support each client to meet and exceed its business goals.

Since 1965, when Issie and Mary Caviar started Liberty Fruit Company, Inc. we have always offered an unmatched selection of the highest-quality fresh produce in Kansas City. Today, we stand for three generations of leadership and over 350 dedicated employees serving customers throughout Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa, Arkansas, Illinois and Texas. Our customers will tell you that our commitment to exceptional Quality and Service has always stood as the cornerstone of our business. It's this commitment that represents our way of thanking all our customers for their trust and their loyalty.