Carl W. Ehmann

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity and natural gas in Kansas. The firm provides electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and Hutchinson. The company was founded on December 11, 1909 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets an anti-cancer pharmaceutical called Paclitaxel. It focuses on the development of proprietary therapies for the treatment of cancer, new products and technologies may involve the examination of individual molecules and classes of compounds. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Ankeny, IA.

Kemp Smith Duncan & Hammond PC is a law firm with a long history, being the second oldest in its field. The private company has offices in El Paso, TX, and Las Cruces, and offers a range of legal services. These services include business, environmental, labor, employment, legislative advocacy, litigation, and real estate.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

Evergy Metro, Inc. engages in the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. It generates electricity from wind, solar, nuclear, biogas and hydro energy. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Jefferson City, MO.

BioTrove, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets systems, consisting of laboratory instruments and related consumables, for genomic analysis, high-throughput screening and molecular diagnostics. The company was founded by Tanya S. Kanigan and Colin J. H. Brenan in 2000 and is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

TYRX, Inc. designs and manufactures medical-pharmaceutical combination devices. The firm commercializes implantable combination drug and device products focused on infection control including the AIGISRx Antibacterial Envelope, designed to reduce surgical site infections associated with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Its AIGISRx products contain the antimicrobial agents, rifampin and minocycline, which have been shown to reduce infection by pathogens responsible for the majority of CIED infections, including superbugs such as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). The company was founded in 1998 by Satish Pulapura and Arikha Moses and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, NJ.

Cellatope Corp. provides medical services. It develops research & diagnostic products and services for autoimmune diseases focusing on lupus. The company was founded by Alumna Valerie Pajak Glyptis in October, 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. provides education, health, and social services. It specializes in child care, academic assistance, and family support. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art offers neo-classical architecture and collection of Asian art. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and the varied cultures they represent. The firm offers visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen and many other artists. The company was founded 1933 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Kansas City Symphony operates as music school. The company was founded by R. Crosby Kemper Jr. in 1982 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Evergy Missouri West, Inc.is engaged in providing integrated electric and gas operation services. The company was founded on March 27, 1987 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

World Health Organization provides voluntary medical services. It is the United Nations' agency for health. WHO is governed by countries that approve funding, programs and policies related to public health and health related social issues through the world health assembly. Some of the health and social issues which the organization addresses are communicable & non-communicable diseases, community & family health, hunger, health technology, mental health, pharmaceuticals and sustainable development. Founded on April 7, 1948, the organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

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.

Edison Electric Institute provides reference materials and information resources on the electricity industry to its members. It offers public policy leadership, strategic business intelligence, and essential conferences and forums. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Linda Hall Library operates as independent research library devoted to science, engineering and technology. It offers document delivery, image reproduction and reference services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corp. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It operates, maintains, repairs, and decommissions the Wolf Creek Generating Station in Kansas. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Burlington, KS.

The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Topeka, KS.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.