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Lufkin Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of rod lift products and technologies. It offers surface pumping units, downhole pumps, automation, progressing cavity pumps (PCPs), hudraulic lift, and oilfield services. The company was founded by Joseph Hubert Kurth, Sr., Frank Kavanaugh, Sr., Frank Kavanaugh, Jr., Eli Wiener, and Simon Wood Henderson, Sr. in 1902 and is headquartered in Missouri City, TX.

Western Plains Energy LLC engages in the production and sale of ethanol products. The firm also produces fuel grade ethanol by processing corn and mil. It provides distillers grains that acts as animal feed supplement primarily marketed to the dairy and beef industries. The company was founded on July 10, 2001 and is headquartered in Oakley, KS.

Part of KPMG International Cooperative, KPMG, Inc. provides audit and accounting services. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The CEO of the Canadian company is Walter R. Pela.

Mariner LLC, do-business-as Mariner Wealth Advisors (MWA), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas with various locations throughout the country. The firm was founded in 2006 by Martin Bicknell, Bruce Kuzmin, Jenika Cook and Sherri Hazell. They are wholly-owned by Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC (formerly known as Mariner Holdings LLC). MWA provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and business entities.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Konza Valley Capital Inc (KVCI) is a private equity firm founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Prairie Capital Management LLC (PCM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1995 and was acquired by UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF) in 2010. PCM provides wealth management and investment consulting services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and other institutions across the US through offices in the Kansas City, Chicago and Dallas metropolitan areas.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

National Fire Protection Association provides fire, building, electrical and life safety materials. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Quincy, MA.

Hong Kong Housing Authority provides government housing policies. It provides subsidized public housing for people who cannot afford private rental housing. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong

Kansas Bioscience Authority LLC operates as a venture investor. It invests its own funds, attracts co-investors, manages its portfolio companies, and calls on its network of partners and experts to generate a return on and of invested capital. The firm focuses on agribusiness, animal health, human health, and life sciences technology sectors. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

American Bakers Association operates as a trade association for the baking industry. It produces bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and other baked products. The company was founded on October 18, 1897 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Primus Builders, Inc. provides turnkey construction and design services. It offers planning, budgeting, design, construction and professional services. The company was founded by Richard A. O’Connell and Erik Gunderson in 2000 and is headquartered in Woodstock, GA.

Armor Animal Health provides animal health products and veterinary supplies. Its products include gel caps, calf care supplies, dewormers, feed additive, grooming supplies, antiobitics, supplements, topicals, and vaccines. It offers dairy production management services, Spanish translation, wash up analysis, milk quality, reproduction, and hoof care specialist, and technical bulletins services. The company was founded by James Metz and Ruth Metz in 1982 and is headquartered in Beaver Dam, WI.

LBX Co. LLC manufactures and sells excavators, scrap/material handlers, demolition equipment, and forestry equipment. The firm also rents excavators. It offers parts, services, and technical support. The company offers its products for excavation, demolition, forestry, material handling, and pipeline applications. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Ed Melzer , Inc. provides car dealership services. It offers new & used cars, automotive parts & accessories and vehicle financing. The firm also offers service for the used and new vehicles. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

F&H Insulation, Inc. provides asbestos and insulation products. Its services include custom fabricated insulation and removable pads, asbestos planning and management for cost control, distributor for insulation and asbestos abatement supplies, asbestos and lead abatement, air monitoring and complete scaffold services. The company was founded in August 1979 and is headquartered in Kechi, KS.

AACC International is a non-profit organization of members who are specialists in the use of cereal grains in foods. The Association was previously known as the American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC). They publish Cereal Chemistry and Cereal Foods World as well as books on grain and food science. In addition to many other opportunities for professional growth, the association holds an annual meeting with exhibition, provides short courses taught by well-known experts in the field, and offers the online library of industry netcasts, the Cereal Science Knowledge Database. AACC International also offers international check sample and proficiency testing service, analytical sanitation certification as well as regional sections and subject matter divisions. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The Securities & Futures Commission is a regulatory body that oversees the securities and futures market. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Ermanno Pascutto. Ashley Alder has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

California Scents LLC manufactures natural air freshening products. It offers products to home, office, automobile, and pet owners. The company was founded by Linda Doppes and Gus Doppes in 1993 and is headquartered in Sain Louis, MO.

Custom Tree Care, Inc. engages in the provision of tree pruning and removal services. It also provides tree care services to residential and commercial clients. The company was founded by Greg Gathers in 1999 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

ETC Institute operates as a management consulting firm. Its consulting services include evaluation, research design, market research, information management, statistical applications and analysis. The company was founded by Elaine Tatham in 1982 and is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

Shui On Xintiandi Ltd. engages in residential property construction and real estate development businesses. The firm operates as a investor and manager of commercial properties. It has portfolio of commercial properties in prime locations in Shanghai, including the Shanghai Xintiandi, and presence in Wuhan, Nanjing, Foshan and Chongqing cities in the country. The firm’s portfolio includes South Hall and North Hall of Horizon in the Wuhan Tiandi community and certain properties in the Chongqing Tiandi community. The company was founded on October 27, 2011 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Baum Capital Partners Management LLC (Baum Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Vantedge Partners LP is an investment holding private company. The company is based in Overland Park, KS. The company was founded by Paul Bradford Edgerley.

Part of The American Institute of Baking, AIB International UK Ltd. is a company that provides food safety inspections, audits, certification, education, research, and technical services. The company is based in Leatherhead, UK and was founded in 2009.