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Coming in August 2023: Destination Missouri Do you have a business in Missouri, or do you do business in Missouri?

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Destination Missouri is a data-driven look at the business conditions and lifestyle amenities that make Missouri a clear choice as a region to live, work and to invest and operate a business. It’s your best resource for under standing the Show-Me State’s thriv ing business climate. This issue is pub lished in collaboration with valued sponsors, and is distributed region ally and nationally. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved in Destination Missouri!

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Coming in August 2023: The Missouri Edition & 50 Missourians You Should Know

Who are the most intriguing, interesting and relevant characters you know in Missouri (and Kansas)?

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Since 2011, Ingram’s has showcased these fascinating and accomplished citizens each year with our 50 Missourians (and 50 Kansans) You Should Know feature. Here’s your chance to recommend candidates for inclusion in our future editions of 50 Missourians and Kansans You Should Know .

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Seeking Recommendations for 50 Missourians You Should Know Ingram’s August 2023 edition will include another impressive lineup of high achievers, unique personalities and characters from the Show-Me state. We’re Now Accepting Nominations!

Ingrams.com MISSOURI’S AND KANSAS’ DIGITAL BUSINESS MEDIA The entire contents of this publication are copyrighted © 2023 by Show-Me Publishing, Inc. with all rights reserved. Reproduction or use in any manner of editorial or graphic content without permission is prohibited. The magazine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts. Ingram’s reserves the right of unrestricted editing of articles. Submissions must be in writing to be considered. Ingram’s (ISSN #1046 9958) is published monthly by Show-Me Publishing, Inc. at 2049 Wyandotte, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. Price: $44.95 for one-year, $69.95 for 2 years and $99.95 for 3 years. Back issues are $5 each. Periodical postage paid at Kansas City, Missouri, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please email address changes to JRyan @ Ingrams.com, fax to 816.474.1111 or mail changes to Ingram’s Magazine at 2049 Wyandotte Kansas City, Missouri, 64108.

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Kansans You Should Know universities and non-profit organizations that are pushing the state’s economy forward. In doing so, they elevate the quality of life for nearly 3 million residents. Kansas, it’s been said, is small enough for everyone to know everyone else. Obviously, not true. But here are 50 people who, if you don’t know them, you should know about, because in many ways, they are touching your life today. From agriculture and aviation to zoonotic-disease research, Kansas is awash with companies,

Across nearly 70,000 square miles, more than 6 million people call Missouri home. Deeply diverse in culture, even harkening back to the Old South in some parts, they comprise a fascinating study in what makes a state tick. Bankers, educators, lawyers, farmers, elected officials, artists, athletes, humanitarians and more, they are all part of the rich fabric of life in the Show-Me State. Here are 50 of our finest.

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Help us set these select fields by submitting your recommendations on accomplished Missourians and Kansans. File online at www.Ingrams. com/Nominate , or send your nominations to: Editorial@Ingrams.com

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