The American Angus Association is the nation’s largest beef breed organization, serving more than 25,000 members across the United States, Canada and several other countries. It’s home to the worlds largest beef breed registry that grows by nearly 300,000 animals each year. In the first century of operation, more than 10 million head were recorded. Our goal is to serve the beef cattle industry, and increase the production of consistent, high quality beef that will better satisfy consumers throughout the world.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation has ranked among the top 1 percent of community foundations in America since 1999, delivering innovative products and services that make charitable giving convenient and efficient for donors. The Community Foundation knows that every gift matters – no matter how big or small – and encourages donors to maximize their giving and support the causes they care about through charitable giving accounts, also known as donor-advised funds. In 2004, the Community Foundation created Greater Horizons (www.greaterhorizons.org) to serve those who wish to use the Community Foundation's products and services with the flexibility of a national entity. View our most recent annual report: https://www.growyourgiving.org/annual-report/

Experts in the business of small college athletics - The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is a governing body of small athletics programs that are dedicated to character-driven intercollegiate athletics. Since 1937, the NAIA has administered programs dedicated to championships in balance with the overall college educational experience. Each year more than 77,000 NAIA student-athletes have the opportunity to play college sports, earn over $800 million in scholarships, and compete for a chance to participate in 27 national championships.

The Wholesale & Specialty Insurance Association is the non-profit association of insurance professionals and specialty market leaders dedicated to the wholesale distribution system. WSIA represents the interests of its members and the valuable role they play in the insurance market through networking, education, talent recruitment and development, regulatory and legislative advocacy for the wholesale, specialty and surplus lines industry, and by promoting the value of the wholesale distribution channel.

Founded in 1887, The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, advances the construction industry by delivering safety, craft and management training; employment, labor and government relations; and construction plans and technology tools. The Builders is among the Associated General Contractors of America’s largest chapters, serving member companies throughout the heartland. The nonprofit commercial construction trade association operates four service and training centers in Kansas City, Jefferson City and Springfield to serve with integrity both union and nonunion member companies and to aid collaboration by connecting passionate people and businesses, with a vision of improving lives through construction. Visit The Builders, a chapter of the AGC, online at www.thebuildersagc.com and connect with them on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

The American Hereford Association is second-largest U.S. beef breed associations with more than 7,000 active adult and junior members. The American Hereford Association is a not-for-profit organization. Along with its subsidiaries, Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC, Hereford Publications Inc. (HPI), and the American Beef Records Association (ABRA), the American Hereford Association provides programs and services for its members and their customers, while promoting the Hereford breed and supporting education, youth and research.

• Planned and coordinated events and programs for first through fifth grade students • Led two weekly Sunday morning small group times for 10-15 fourth and fifth grade boys • Received extensive leadership training through daily seminars • Developed an excellent ability to plan events and delegate tasks

Working Families' Friend is a not-for-profit agency providing assistance to our working community. Our mission is to gather community resources in order to enable employed and recently unemployed individuals to sustain and maintain quality of life through assistance, training, advocacy, and financial support.

AFA creates partnerships that identify, encourage and support outstanding college students and young professionals pursuing careers in the agriculture and food industry. Founded in 1996 by R. Crosby Kemper and other agri-business leaders, AFA offers leader and career development training and community-based academic scholarships for individuals in college pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. AFA members share the belief that the production, processing and distribution of food and fiber, with support for agriculture business services, are vital for our nation’s economy, both now and in the future. These individuals share three characteristics – they are talented, passionate and committed to a career in agriculture. AFA’s strength comes from its unique partnerships with rural communities, corporations, foundations, colleges, universities, and individuals that support academic development, leader development and career development. This network creates an atmosphere that stimulates the development of professionalism, intrapreneurialism and intellectualism – each a key factor in human capital development.

With over 1,275 lawyers in 31 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, BCLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it.

We are a dynamic Benedictine community facilitating spiritual growth and empowerment for all. From our monastery in Atchison, we have prayed and served in a broad variety of ministries for over 150 years, including the Sophia Spirituality Center, and the Keeler Women's Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City is a nonprofit organization composed of the leadership of the largest, private employers in the KC area.