Downtown Council of Kansas City

The Center for Practical Bioethics is a nonprofit, free-standing and independent organization nationally recognized for its work in practical bioethics. Since 1984, the Center has helped patients and their families, healthcare professionals, policymakers and corporate leaders grapple with ethically complex issues in medicine and research. The Center does not wait to be called upon. Its vision and mission requires the Center to be proactive to call attention to ethical issues and to develop programs, policies and publications that address them. Through its unique methodology, the Center puts "practical bioethics" into action. The results? Reasoned, real world responses to ethically complex situations and, ultimately, the greatest peace of mind possible for those who must decide.

KC Digital Drive is a pioneering organization in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to making the city a digital leader since 2012. Through their adaptive model, they collaborate with various stakeholders to develop technology solutions for public problems, foster multi-sector collaboration, and ensure equitable utilization of technology. Their work spans across multiple areas of impact, including civic tech, transportation, smart cities, legal, broadband, journalism, environment, startups, education, healthcare, government, economic development, digital inclusion, and gigabit applications. With a focus on community objectives such as universal access, expanding economic opportunity, powering next-generation innovation, and establishing smart city leadership, KC Digital Drive is committed to driving positive change and inclusivity in the digital realm. Through their projects like the Affordable Connectivity Program and the School of Nursing Metaversity, they actively contribute to bridging the digital divide and broadening access to technology and education. As a founding partner in the digital transformation of Kansas City, KC Digital Drive continues to lead the way in shaping the city's digital landscape.Generated from the website

The American Public Works Association is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services. The association is considered to be a highly participatory organization, with a variety of opportunities for leadership and service. It also offers its members from the United States with a network of several dozen national committees in every area of public works. Governed by a 17-member board of directors, elected at both the regional and national levels, American Public Works Association is a flexible association with a diversified membership of nearly 30,000. Operating from two locations, one of American Public Works Association s offices is in Kansas City, Mo.