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.

Earp Meat Co is a consumer goods company based out of 6550 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, United States.

Emporia Brands is a spirits importer, exporter and innovator which is relentless in seeking, around the world, distillers who respect artisan traditions in quality, in both the ingredients and process, and shun industrial short-cuts in the pursuit of truly great drinks. We have made many friends among these producers, in some cases now over three generations, and these brands all have great reputations as a result of their craft methods of production. Emporia is also a creator of our own brands including Mayfield Sussex Hop Gin and other gin brand investments, Hoxton Gin and Jindea Single Estate Tea Gin which we market in the UK and internationally. Our record for innovation is in bringing most of our brands to the UK for the first time and our creative marketing engaging the UK's bartenders and retail partners to bring our exciting spirit libations to an increasingly discerning customer.

CRAWFORD SALES, INC. is a company based out of 1701 N HEIDELBACH AVENUE, EVANSVILLE, Indiana, United States.

The Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) is a nationally recognized model for profession-based education. The CAPS Network connects students, educators, higher education institutions and business partners in a collective vision as a national network. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the CAPS Network is designed to create rich and meaningful experiences for students, as well as partners. CAPS programs across the United States partner together to share best practices, as well as connections with professional partners, post-secondary institutions and students. The CAPS model represents a powerful example of the future of education, centering on students’ interests with a unique, immersive experience, resulting in highly-skilled, adaptable, global innovators and leaders.

ARCO Beverage Group is a premier, full-service design/build general contractor with over 25 years of experience providing our clients with complete project delivery throughout the United States. As the nation’s largest builder of Beverage Distributorships, we have constructed or made modifications to more than 200 beverage distribution facilities nationwide. We take great pride in our ability to provide creative, value-enhancing solutions as part of your team.

Norbrook is a world leader in Procaine, Benzocaine, Flunixin, Ivermectin, Carprofen and Oxytetracycline. Norbrook is a true innovator and dedicated to novel research and revolutionary processes and products.

The Chamber is a leadership organization that is focused on sparking business growth and supporting its members through results-driven representation. Growth: The Chamber is focused on regional economic growth and job creation through business recruitment, retention and expansion efforts. Leadership: The Chamber leads by removing barriers for expanding business and creating vision toward long-term growth of commerce. Advocacy: The Chamber identifies issues that affect regional economic sustainability and mobilizes efforts toward solving those issues through civic engagement. Web site: www.lawrencechamber.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/LawrenceChamber Facebook: www.facebook.com/LawrenceChamber Memberships: http://members.lawrencechamber.com/member/newmemberapp/ Events: http://members.lawrencechamber.com/events/ News: http://lawrencechamber.com/news/newsroom/

Regal is a premier specialty distributor of food service packaging, professional facilities and office supplies and sustainable solutions. We offer an unsurpassed inventory that delivers the highest quality and greatest possible value for our customers, including customized branded items and sustainable solutions.

Worldwide Wine & Spirits is a wine and spirits company based out of 17501 W 98th St, Lenexa, Kansas, United States.

Ambrose is a third generation owned company, founded in 1977. Headquartered in the Kansas City metro area, Ambrose is an equipment and systems integrator in the industrial manufacturing space. For nearly 45 years, Ambrose has delivered high-quality, manufacturing materials, reliable packaging equipment and unique turnkey automated solutions. We serve some of the largest manufacturers in industries spanning food, beverage, agricultural, pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial goods. With our commitment to customer service, coupled with unmatched technical and post-sale support, Ambrose continues to bring the latest in innovative solutions to companies like yours. Turnkey System Integration | Design & Engineering Services | Material Handling & Packaging Equipment | Supplies | Technical Service & PM Programs

The Kansas Grain and Feed Association is a voluntary association with membership encompassing the entire spectrum of the grain receiving, storage, processing and shipping industry in the state of Kansas. KGFA’s membership includes over 950 Kansas business locations and represents 99 percent of the commercially licensed grain storage in the state. Our mission is to advance and protect the common interests of its member firms through effective communication and education to its members, the public and government.