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Black & Veatch (2008 Corporate Partner) - Providing electricity at the flip of a switch, clean and safe water at the tap, instant telecommunications in an emergency, or working to remediate Superfund sites for the Environmental Protection Agency—Black & Veatch provides sustainable infrastructure solutions that meet clients’ needs and help improve communities and lives around the world. Locally, Black & Veatch employs more than 3,700 professionals throughout the greater Kansas City area and more than 9,000 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide, creating a single, integrated workforce. To date, Black & Veatch has completed projects in more than 100 countries on six continents. Founded in 1915, the global engineering, consulting and construction company has grown to more than $2 billion in revenue and is ranked in Forbes magazine as one of the largest U.S. private companies. In 2007, the National Center for Employee Ownership ranked Black & Veatch as the 12th largest majority employee-owned company in the United States , and the largest in Kansas and Missouri.

EMBARQ (2008 Corporate Partner) - Sprint, your local phone company, is becoming EMBARQ. And while we're no longer part of the Sprint Nextel family, we plan to be a big part of how you stay connected. EMBARQ, however, is far more than just a phone company. Its the convergence of Voice, Data, Internet, Wireless and Entertainment. It's also a commitment to common-sense innovation.

Metcalf Bank (2008 Corporate Partner) - Where You Want to Bank. Metcalf Bank is an employee-owned community bank, a member of FDIC who offers personal services, business services, rates, mortgages, loans and investments. Since 1962 Metcalf has tailored their banking services for people in the Johnson County community; for people who appreciate personal attention from their bank; and for people who enjoy doing business with people they know. In 2005 Metcalf Bank donated over 2% of their pretax income to local charities.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center (2008 Corporate Partner) - Great health care is all about results. Less pain, shorter hospital stays and quick recoveries. At Shawnee Mission Medical Center , we get those results with sophisticated technology, complex medical procedures and highly-qualified physicians and staff. SMMC is the second largest hospital in the metro and the most preferred in ohnson County. We boast the largest medical staff in the metro—more than 700 physicians—including medical experts who pioneered practices now in use around the world. Our physicians and our 2,800 associates work collaboratively to care for nearly 20,000 inpatients and 180,000 outpatients annually. SMMC is the metro’s only Solucient 100 Top Hospital®, and the only hospital to win the Kansas Award of Excellence twice.                                  

Sprint (2008 Corporate Partner) 
Two great traditions of bold innovation have come together in a new company with a clear mission: To be No. 1 in providing a simple, instant, enriching and productive customer experience.

Angel Berry REALTORS (2008 Corporate Sponsor)
In 1973, Angel Berry began with a single goal: that of making clients happy by serving their needs. With a combined work experience of over 150 years, we have developed one of the most experienced and committed groups of agents in the greater Kansas City area. According to market surveys, Angel Berry Realtors has some of the highest client satisfaction ratings in the area. Today, we continue to find new and creative ways to serve you better. We now have a large-screen viewing room so that our clients can preview homes with more of a “being there” experience, providing a better feeling of what each home has to offer. Moving forward, Angel Berry Realtors will continue to focus on meeting our clients’ needs and desires with excellence.

Capital One Home Loans (2008 Corporate Sponsor)
Our People
Our people are our greatest asset. We remain committed to bringing the brightest and most talented people on board and vow to our associates to provide a comfortable work environment coupled with incredible growth potential.
Our Culture
At the heart of our success is Capital One^®'s culture. We provide our associates with a dynamic environment combined with two key values: Excellence and Do the Right Thing. We take pride in encouraging our associates to think independently in a collaborative setting and to present creative ideas to senior management. It's this type of innovative thinking that is a major part of our corporate growth as well as the overall success of Capital One.
Our Customers
With quality associates and an environment dedicated to training and development, Capital One is better able to deliver exceptional service to those who allow our company to exist—our customers. Our top priority is our customers' satisfaction. We provide our customers with efficient and knowledgeable call center associates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we work hard to ensure that our customers have a pleasant and rewarding experience with Capital One.

First National Bank (2008 Corporate Sponsor) – Community involvement is important to First National Bank. The bank is the official bank of the Kansas City Chiefs, a main sponsor of the University of Kansas athletic program and generous sponsor of many community activities including The University of Kansas Cancer Research Center’s Treads and Threads. The bank and its employees also make a strong commitment to the Kansas City community each year through Flagship Charities, which are chosen by bank employees. New this year it will begin working with Johnson County school districts in efforts to maximize community involvement. First National Bank serves many of Kansas City ’s leading government and corporate entities in Overland Park and Kansas City . With a wide variety of services, First National has the account to meet your needs whether it is for a business or an individual. From commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and small business all the way to individual checking and saving accounts…you’re always first with First National Bank. First National Bank was established in Kansas in 1993 as part of one of the oldest and most successful financial organizations in the Midwest , First National of Nebraska. Locally, First National Bank employs more than 250 employees throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Since its founding, First National Bank has established an outstanding reputation in the community and has grown to $1.1 billion in assets. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at fnbk.com.

J.E. Dunn Construction Company (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - When John Ernest Dunn, Sr. founded JE Dunn Construction Company in 1924, his philosophy was a simple one. He lived by the Golden Rule, ensuring that everyone from client to employee, subcontractor to supplier, was treated fairly and with respect. He believed in giving his clients far more than they expected, with a keen focus on quality work and on-time completion. This straightforward philosophy, he would later say, was the source from which his company's successes would grow from generation to generation.
Over time, Dunn would also set two defining standards in his business. First, he believed that the success of his company was a function of the caliber and commitment of his people. He sought the best of the best, and to this day, employee loyalty and longevity at JE Dunn stands as a proud reflection of its founder's ethics.
Second, relationships were everything to Dunn, and he taught by example. He wasn't in the business of building buildings. He was in the business of building relationships. These many decades later, his legacy lives on. Over 80 percent of the company's business is the result of repeat customers and referrals.
Today, JE Dunn Construction remains headquartered in Kansas City while operating coast-to-coast with 16 offices specializing in design-build, construction and program management.  Recently, JE Dunn Construction was ranked the sixth largest contractor in general building in the United States .  On the local level, JE Dunn employs 1,900 individuals from office staff to construction professionals in the field. Current work underway in Overland Park includes the Regnier   Technology   Center , and the Nerman Museum and Parking Structure at Johnson County Community College.

Kansas City Cancer Center (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - Conveniently located in Overland Park at 12200 W. 110^th Street, Kansas City Cancer Center (KCCC) provides patients access to advanced and comprehensive cancer care close to home. The practice is led by an expert and committed team of physicians, nurse practitioners and oncology certified nurses. The oncologists at KCCC have extensive training in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Hematology and Radiation Oncology. In addition to their specialized skills, patients and families benefit from their honesty, genuine compassion and understanding of the physical, emotional and social impacts that can occur with a cancer diagnosis. KCCC’s PET and CT scanning is dedicated exclusively to oncology imaging, providing specific information to make informed choices. The organization participates in many clinical trials helping to advance cancer treatment therapies and technologies. KCCC’s comprehensive services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, treatment and management of hematological disorders, PET/CT and CT scanning, clinical research, retail pharmacy, laboratory testing, pain management, genetic risk evaluation, nutritional and financial counseling. There are eight additional KCCC sites located throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. For more information, call 913-541-4600 or visit www.KCCancerCenter.com.

Kansas City Power & Light (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - Kansas City Power & Light has been lighting the way for Kansas City’s growth and prosperity since its founding in 1882. A wholly owned subsidiary of Great Plains Energy Incorporated, KCP&L is a Midwest regulated provider of energy-related products and services for homes, businesses, industries and municipalities. Today, KCP&L serves approximately 500,000 customers in 24 counties of western Missouri and eastern Kansas, a territory of about 4,600 square miles. Delivering that power requires 1,700 miles of transmission lines, more than 10,000 miles of overhead distribution lines and approximately 3,400 miles of underground distribution lines.
The company is one of the Midwest ’s most affordable energy suppliers because of its leadership in fuel procurement, plant technology and efficient power production and distribution. The company's attention to the environment is also a top priority, as approximately 75 percent of fuel costs come from lower cost coal. In May 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency honored KCP&L with the "First Place Partnership" award, as one the most innovative partners of EPA's Coal Combustion Products Partnership for innovative use of fly ash.
In national comparisons, KCP&L ranks among those utilities offering the lowest average prices for all customer segments and the least number of power interruptions due to outages. To better serve customers, the company has been a leader in using technologies such as e-commerce and automated meter reading. KCP&L is also a co-owner of Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Burlington, Kansas.

Kansas Gas Service (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - Kansas Gas Service is the first name in natural gas across Kansas. Our first priority is to maintain the high standard of service that our customers expect from their natural gas company and to create strong relationships with people in the communities we serve. Kansas Gas Service provides reliable, clean and safe distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers. We are focused on the natural gas business, offering innovative customer programs to serve Kansans today and into the future. Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONEOK, Inc., provides natural gas to 630,000 customers in Kansas and northeast Oklahoma.

Midwest Airlines (2008 Corporate Sponsors) - What does it mean to be the best? For us, it means providing the friendliest service and the most comfortable aircraft. The result is a truly memorable travel experience. Our vision is clear. Midwest Airlines will be a world leader in customer service, employee commitment, operational performance and business results. Our highly motivated and well-trained team will be key to achieving our vision. Midwest Airlines exists to: provide the highest quality travel experience to our customers; foster a work environment of mutual respect, caring, pride, continuous improvement and dedication to safety, where employees are valued for their contributions; and increase shareholder value as a means to future growth and success.

Saint Luke's South (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - St. Luke’s South is a 75-bed facility with state-of-the-art birthing suites. Mission Statement: Saint Luke's South is committed to provide quality Health services in partnership with Saint Luke's Health System and the community for which it services. We will offer access to a full continuum of care, promote Health in mind, body and spirit and serve as an educational resource to prevent disease and enhance quality.
Vision Statement: The Best Place to Get Care, The Best Place to Give Care

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.  (2008 Corporate Sponsor) Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is renowned for successfully resolving litigation matters for public and private companies of all sizes at the local, regional, national, and international levels. More than 500 lawyers serve a diversified client base from two offices in the Kansas City metropolitan area and eight other offices across the United States and Europe. Shook, Hardy & Bacon has achieved favorable results for clients in matters that include complex commercial, labor and employment, and products liability claims for more than a century. The lawyers of Shook, Hardy & Bacon are not only committed to providing their clients with creative and practical solutions at an unsurpassed value, they are dedicated to making a difference in their communities. Attorneys in the firm's Overland Park office have long advocated on behalf of Kansas children by representing foster parents in adoption proceedings and donating any fees collected from the state to a college scholarship fund administered by Foster Children of Johnson County, Inc.

Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. - (2007 Corporate Sponsor) From the founding partnership of Henry Shughart and Harry P. Thomson Jr. in 1940, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. has grown to 180 attorneys in all areas of legal practice. The firm has offices in Kansas City, Springfield and St. Joseph, Missouri; Overland Park, Kansas; Denver, Colorado; and Phoenix, Arizona. Shughart Thomson & Kilroy P.C. serves a broad range of corporate, institutional and individual clients in the Midwest, across the United States and throughout the world. Our affiliation with Mackrell International, an association of independent law firms worldwide, enhances our global reach. The firm's client service is augmented by a skillful support staff of paralegals and assistants and ready access to the most current technology and information systems in the legal field. Our attorneys and support staff work in teams to provide effective, comprehensive solutions to clients' legal needs.

Swiss Re  (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - On June 9, 2006, Swiss Re completed the acquisition of GE Insurance Solutions. Over the coming 18 months, GE Insurance Solutions will be integrated into Swiss Re, adding further momentum to Swiss Re's sustainable earnings growth. As one of the world's leading and most diversified reinsurers, Swiss Re provides reinsurance products and financial services that enable risk taking essential to enterprise and progress.

Waddell & Reed (2008 Corporate Sponsor) - Across seven decades, Waddell & Reed has sold its mutual funds to individual investors primarily through financial advisors. A respect for the importance of professional financial advice and guidance is central to our investment culture. Your financial advisor, Waddell & Reed and our fund families provide a powerful three-legged stool on which to build your financial future. Successfully cultivating these investment results across many market cycles, Waddell & Reed's investment management team has consistently achieved highly competitive performance within its peer groups. Our investment philosophy, which has served as the cornerstone of our stability, emphasizes long-term investing. Waddell & Reed has succeeded by believing in fundamentals over fads, and extending this belief to the benefit of our investors.