Kansas City Book of Lists / Largest Companies Rankings

Overview

The Kansas City Business Journal’s Book of Lists ‘Largest Companies’ rankings are editorial business lists that identify and rank the biggest companies in the Kansas City metro, typically by metrics such as revenue or employee count. They are compiled and published by the Kansas City Business Journal using survey responses and publicly available data. Companies pursue inclusion for regional visibility with executives, investors, and potential customers, and because the Business Journal’s research team vets and standardizes the data, giving the lists strong local credibility as data-driven, editorial products rather than pay-to-play advertising.

Eligibility Requirements

• Company must be headquartered in or have significant operations in the Kansas City metropolitan area as defined by the Kansas City Business Journal.
• Company must submit a completed 2026 Largest Companies survey with 2025 full-year financial or employment data verified by an authorized executive.
• Willingness to have submitted figures (such as revenue or local headcount) published and ranked in the Kansas City Business Journal’s Book of Lists and related products.