Ingram's July 2026

HIGHLIGHT | INGRAM’S 2026 CORPORATE REPORT 100 FRONT COVER PHOTO SHOOT

Kickin’ It Kansas City Style Top growing CR100 companies take to the rooftops for photos with an electric Kansas City backdrop.

building for this month’s front cover photo shoot. The event marked the CR100 feature’s 41st year with a night overflowing with industry insights and cocktails set in the heart of our city, enraptured by a gorgeous skyline in the soccer capital of America. A historical year is simply putting it mildly.

KC’s latest fervor with the local companies that have been experiencing an exceptional few years of growth. Leaders from the top ten businesses featured in Ingram’s 2026 Corporate Report 100 gathered at Three Points Event Space by Sporting KC on the rooftop of the Lowe & Campbell

It has been a historical year for Kansas City with excitement from being on the world stage and also for its companies’ significant revenue growth. Kansas City has hosted the World Cup, bringing an elevated level of liveliness, culture, and business to the area. It was only fitting to complement

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1. (l-r) Renovating KC Design + Remodel Owners Ben Ross and Steven Ross with Aspen Funds Chief Investment Officer Ben Fraser. 2. CEO and Co-Founder of benefitbay Brandy Thompson poses with her award plaque for first place. | 3. Business leaders gather for Ingram’s July 2026 Edition front cover photo shoot. | 4. Brain Group Co-Founders Andrew Brain and Chad Sneed . | 5. Third Avenue Events Co-Founders Annie Rector and Kristen Hems smile as they return for their third consecutive year at the Corporate Report 100 photo shoot.

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Kansas City’s Business Media

July 2026