Ingram's May 2024

MAY 2024 • VOLUME 50, NO. 5

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Features 12 Ingram’s: Committed to

71 Honoring the Achievers Ingram’s awards over the years have spotlighted exceptional performance. 73 The 50 Biggest Business Deals/Events of past 50 years 79 The 50 Most Impactful Companies of the past 50 years 103 The 50 Biggest Players of the past 50 years Perspectives 6 Editor’s Note: Kansas City’s

Commerce for 50 Years It began with one man’s vision. It contin ues as a reflection of a thriving region. 15 A Lunch to Remember When past publishers of Ingram’s gathered 20 years ago, they created memories that still resonate today. 19 Ingram’s Legends Since 1999, we’ve honored 90 of the KC area’s greatest business and community leaders as Ingram’s Legends. 37 Then & Now: 1974-2024 A photo essay of KC’s skyline and how it has changed over half a century. 43 Headlines Over the Years The biggest stories and a timeline of key business trends since 1974. 59 Economic Transformation A look at the long-term and emerging pillars of regional commerce. 61 The Nexus of North American Trade The booming logistics sector has Kansas City uniquely positioned for growth. 65 A Chiefs Dynasty The Kansas City Chiefs, with a second cons ecutive Super Bowl trophy in hand, are offici- ally the hottest franchise in professional sports. 68 An Entrepreneurial History KC’s visionaries and pioneers of business.

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Constellation of Stars Here’s to the First Fifty Years. We can’t wait to see what’s in store in the years to come. by Joe Sweeney

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