college will be a part of that.” Atchison’s strategic blend of historical preservation, educational excellence, and infrastructure investment positions the community to build on its aviation heritage while creating new opportunities for the next generation. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Blish-Mize Co. www.blishmize.com Blish-Mize Co. is a fifth-generation, familyowned wholesale hardware distributor based in Atchison, Kansas. Serving over 1,400 independent retailers across the Midwest and beyond, the company offers a broad range of products, reliable logistics, and personalized service—helping customers stay competitive through innovation, efficiency, and more than 150 years of trusted experience. n MGP Ingredients www.mgpingredients.com MGP Ingredients Inc. has been formulating excellence since 1941 by bringing product ideas to life through three segments: Branded Spirits, Distilling Solutions, and Ingredient Solutions. MGPI is a leading spirits distiller with an awardwinning portfolio of brands, creates distilled spirits for customers including many worldrenowned spirits brands, and provides solutions for a wide range of food products with highquality specialty ingredients. n Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce www.visitatchison.com | www.atchisonkansas.net The Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce drives business growth, community development, and tourism. Supporting entrepreneurs and hosting signature events, it advocates for members while enhancing visitor experiences. With networking, marketing, and economic initiatives, the Chamber fosters a vibrant, welcoming Atchison for residents, businesses, and visitors. n Snyder & Associates www.snyder-associates.com Founded on the vision of becoming known and respected as a comprehensive engineering and planning firm, the Snyder & Associates team has surpassed those initial goals, and then some. Our firm’s unwavering commitment to our client’s success has allowed us to build decades-long relationships with communities and companies of all sizes. 32 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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