Clara Hemphill

Part of Upbound Group, Inc., Thorn Americas, Inc. is a company that specializes in rental and leasing equipment. The company is based in Wichita, KS. Thorn Americas was acquired by Renters Choice, Inc. from Thorn Ltd. on August 05, 1998 for $1,150 million.

Cox Communications, Inc. provides digital cable broadcasting and telecommunications services. It offers digital video, high-speed Internet, telephone, voice, phone and long distance, data and video transport, high definition video, digital cable television, and DVR services over its IP network. The firm provides national and local cable spot and new media advertising services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Hallmark Cards, Inc. sells greeting card products, art supplies and stationery to retail outlets. It offers greeting cards, holiday cards, gift wrap, story books, ornaments and stationary products. The firm offers art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys for kids. The company was founded by Joyce Clyde Hall in 1910 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

EMI Group Ltd. offers music recording services. It operates record labels such as Angel, Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol, Capitol Latin, Capitol Records Nashville, EMI Classics, EMI CMG, EMI Records, EMI Records Nashville, Manhattan, Parlophone, Virgin Classics and Virgin Records. The firm also manufactures electronics device and systems. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered London, the United Kingdom.

Corporate Lodging Consultants, Inc. delivers lodging management programs. The firm provides lodging budget management, reporting, hotel research, lodging tax minimization, custom reporting, on-site hotel inspection, comment resolution, and response services. The company was founded by Barry Downing in 1977 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Innovia Medical LLC manufactures and distributes medical device to detect middle ear infections. The firm ooerates Summit Medical, Shippert Medical, Network Medical, and Eagle Labs. The company was founded by Joseph Kessinger and William N. Nelson in 2005 and was headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Mid-America Angels Investments LLC operates as a alternative investment manager. The company was founded by Matthew McClorey and Joel Wiggins in 2006 and is headquartered in Fairway, KS.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

CARSTAR, Inc. provides automotive repair services. Its services include auto body, paintless dent, storm damage repair, vehicle detailing, and accident assistance. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City operates as a non-profit organization for private employers. It focuses on the support of members. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

Union Station Kansas City, Inc. organizes cultural and entertainment activities. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Community Foundation of Johnson County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises funds, manages resources, and distributes grants to local non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Iowa City, IA.

TGP Investments LLC (TGP Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Shane C. Parr and Eric V. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Part of Murfin, Inc., Murfin Drilling Co., Inc. is a company based in Russell, KS.

Kansas Women's Business Center provides investment services. The firm develops counsels and mentor women in all stages of business development and growth though classes, seminars, peer roundtables, one-on-one consultation, networking and referrals. It educates women entrepreneurs on sources of funding to include micro-loans and angel funding through the Women’s Capital Connection. The company was founded by Rania Anderson, Victoria Barnard, Carol Hallquist and Cheri Streeter in 2000 and is headquartered in Fairway, KS.

CrossFirst Bank provides commercial banking services to individuals and institutions. It offers business banking solutions such as checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, treasury management, remote deposit capture, business loans and lines of credit, small business banking, and online banking. The company was founded by Ronald Baldwin and Eric Schroeder in 2007 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Star Mountain Fund Management LLC (Star Mountain) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Brett A. Hickey. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hilary's - Drink Eat Well LLC creates convenient and culinary foods made from real ingredients and free from common allergens. It offers frozen veggie burgers, frozen veggie bites, and shelf-stable salad dressings. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Lawrence, KS.

International Business Innovation Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of services to members and non-members that facilitate the building of high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystems in every type of community or industry. It offers global community membership, training and education, industry news and resources, designations and accreditations. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

UL Solutions LLC provides testing, inspection and certification services. The firm offers brand risk management, cybersecurity, fire safety, global market access, suppy chain and product stewardship solutions. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1893 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

The Airshare Corp. is a jet charter flight partner that provides a personalized level of service to get you where you need to go with greater cost efficiency, safety, and peace of mind. The private company is based in Lenexa, KS. The company's aviation professionals have experience navigating the skies and have perfected the art of the hassle-free charter flight experience. The company was founded in 2000. John Owen has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Think Big Ventures is venture capital subsidiary of Think Big Partners founded in 2009 by Herb Sih and Tyler Prochnow. The firm is headquartered in Kansas,Missouri.