Trish L. Brasted

The Coleman Co., Inc. manufactures camping and outdoor recreation products. The firm's products include tents and shelters, stoves and grills, coolers and water jugs, lanterns and lights, furniture and games, sleeping bags and beds, accessories and ATV, and replacement parts.. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Equity Bank, Inc. provides banking services. Its services include personal, online, business banking and other loan services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Andover, KS.

Via Christi Health System's has a history of serving the people of Kansas and the surrounding region that dates back more than 100 years to the healing ministries of their founding congregations. They serve Kansas and northeast Oklahoma through their 10 owned or co-owned medical centers, 12 senior services communities and programs, their retail (home-based) and outpatient services, and Preferred Health Systems insurance company. In FY 2008, Via Christi Health System provided $73.4 million in benefit to the communities they serve. This includes $35.2 million in charity care and $20.2 million in unpaid costs of Medicaid services provided. health system employs more than 9,000 and, in FY 2008, generated $1.265 billion in revenue. Via Christi Health System is affiliated with the Marian Health System and Ascension Health. Via Christi Solutions serves healthcare providers throughout Kansas by helping them implement and manage innovative technology and support systems. A seasoned team of regional managers works with Via Christi Solutions clients to help them improve patient care and control healthcare costs. Products and services range from strategic planning and grant writing to information technology and clinical solutions, including PACS/RIS, Mirror Image Extranet, eCare-ICU and ePharmacy.

The Orpheum Theatre operates theater and live music events. The private company is based in Memphis, TN.

The National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF) is a global non-profit organization with members in different U.S. states and countries. It promotes investments in seed and early-stage companies by supporting entrepreneurship and job creation through the formation of capital programs. The firm connects investors, economic development organizations, public and private funds and tech transfer professionals in building their local economies through commercializing technologies. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Zouire LLC provides merchandise and apparel marketing solutions. It specializes in corporate programs, eCommerce development, uniform programs, and brand licensing. The company was founded by O. Gene Bicknell on November 6, 1997 and is headquartered in Merriam, KS.

Purifan, Inc. manufactures air purification systems. It has an appeal that stretches beyond the smoking market alone to include improving indoor air quality for allergies, asthma, odors in homes, offices, day care operations, schools, businesses, nursing homes and many other unique application areas. The company was founded by Paul Fiacco in 1998 and is headquartered Wichita, Kansas. .

Wichita Technology Ventures LLC (WTV) is a venture capital subsidiary of Wichita Technology Corp. founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

Exploration Place, Inc. operates as science museum. It offers programs for adults, homeschool, parents, scouts, teachers, teens, and youth organizations. The company was founded on April 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Pitt Plastics, Inc. engages in the provision of manufacturing and outsourcing services. It offers full bundle of products, to service a wide range of markets, including institutional can liners, medical waste liners, FDA approved foodservice liners, industrial heavy gauge liners, compostable liners, recycled can liners, gloves, and a full line of foodservice products. The company is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

Angel Capital Association provides investment services. The CEO of the American company is Patrick Gouhin.

C & M Bancshares, Inc. bank holding company. The company is headquartered in Cameron, MO.

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.