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City-wide peacemakers summit to be hosted by Second Baptist Church, KCMO

The Peacemakers of Kansas City is a grassroots coalition of individuals and groups in pursuit of peace in the city. The public is invited to attend the City-wide Peacemakers' Summit on Saturday, November 14 at Second Baptist Church, 3620 E.

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Submitted by Rosa James on November 6, 2009 - 9:49pm.
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Subaru is "Sharing the Love"

Contact: Connie Potter, Administrator
785 985-2380
capotter@carsoncomm.com

Doniphan County Council on Aging Awarded Subaru “Share the Love” Grant
Funds to Feed Seniors in Need this Holiday Season

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Submitted by Connie Potter on November 6, 2009 - 5:43pm.
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Genesh Inc. appoints Donald R. Simon as its General Counsel

Former Chicago Attorney Joins Team to Support Continued Growth

Lenexa, KS – November 6, 2009: Genesh, Inc., a leading area Burger King franchisee, today announced the appointment of Donald R. Simon as General Counsel.

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Submitted by dsimon99 on November 6, 2009 - 5:33pm.
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InvestMidwest Issues Last Call for Early Applications for March 2010 Forum in St. Louis

Entrepreneurial growth companies that submit applications by
Friday, Nov. 13th will have an advantage in the selection process

ST. LOUIS, MO., NOV. 6, 2009– Entrepreneurial growth companies interested in presenting their business plans at the 2010 InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum have just one week left to submit their applications by the early application deadline of Friday, Nov. 13. To be considered for participation in the Midwest’s premier venture capital event, which is set for March 24-25 in St. Louis, companies must submit their applications by the final deadline of Jan. 8, 2010. However, those who submit their applications by the early deadline will have an advantage in being selected to present their business plans to an audience of the nation’s top venture capitalists, corporate and private investors, and investment bankers.

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Submitted by pek123 on November 6, 2009 - 4:25pm.
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Fitness for the Holidays: Day After Thanksgiving Boot Camp

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu

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The MCC-Longview Recreation Center will welcome community members of all ages for the first-ever Day After Thanksgiving Boot Camp on November 27 at 11 a.m. Recreation Center membership is not required for the post-holiday workout session.

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Submitted by Nicole Fritz MC... on November 6, 2009 - 4:04pm.
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Third annual GovFest at Johnson County Library on Nov. 19

In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16 -22) the Johnson County Library will host the third Annual GovFest on Thursday, November 19, from 11 to 6 p.m. at the Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS.

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Submitted by Marsha Bennett on November 6, 2009 - 3:40pm.
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Kansas City Swim Academy Blue Wave hosting annual Splashdown

(Kansas City, Missouri, November 6, 2009) – Kansas City Swim Academy Blue Wave will host their second annual Kansas City Splashdown swim meet November 13-15, 2009 at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes, Gladstone, Missouri. Kansas City Splashdown is held under the sanction of Missouri Valley Swimming, Inc., on behalf of USA Swimming, Inc. All members of the U.S. World Swim Team or Olympic Swim Team must be a member of USA Swimming, Inc.

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Submitted by weisele on November 6, 2009 - 2:21pm.
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Santa Paws is Coming to Town!

Santa Paws is Coming!

Bring your pets or children and have them sit on Santa’s lap. Photos are $5 and proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

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Submitted by internhsgkc on November 6, 2009 - 1:07pm.
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How to Prepare an NIH SBIR Grant Proposal Workshop

How to Prepare an NIH SBIR Grant Proposal Workshop - Did you know NIH awarded $650 million in grants last year to nearly 1500 small firms for the development of new products in the area of health sciences? The SBIR track can be enormously helpful in entrepreneurial startup.

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Submitted by jvehlewald on November 6, 2009 - 10:41am.
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MCC-Longview Alum Honored at University of Missouri

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu

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The University of Missouri (MU) and Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Presidents and Chancellors Council honored John Mark Eberhart as a successful alumnus of both Metropolitan Community College-Longview and MU.

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Submitted by Nicole Fritz MC... on November 6, 2009 - 9:55am.
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Murphy-Hoffman Company's Commitment to Quality Continues

KANSAS CITY, MO – October 27, 2009 - Murphy-Hoffman Company (MHC) became one of the first truck dealership groups to achieve ISO certification for quality in customer service, and that commitment continues. MHC has been ISO recertified for the second time.

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Submitted by mhcmarketing on November 6, 2009 - 9:07am.
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Health and Wellness Network launches for Kansas City

Kansas City metro -- An online social network dedicated to improving the health of Kansas City metro residents is now available at www.kcHealthLink.com.

The site features alternative health care practitioners, including chiropractors, yoga instructors, massage therapists and those who provide energy therapies. Several holistic health providers in Kansas City are members of the site.

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Submitted by kchealthlink on November 5, 2009 - 6:29pm.
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Be Distinct: EOC Studios brings distinctive branding, print and web design services to Kansas City

Eve of Creativity Studios is a multidisciplinary design agency based in greater Kansas City area, offering brand consultation, backed with a broad array of visual design and interactive technology services for its clients.

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Submitted by Eve of Creativity on November 5, 2009 - 6:00pm.
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Kansas City Symphony Begins Holiday Season with Handel's Messiah

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

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New tattoo shop, Syndicate Tattoos

We are a tattoo shop in Kansas City,MO. We are setting the bar high in terms of tattoo shops. By this we mean, We do alot of custom and free hand work and we are also sponsoerd by Dirtbag.com clothing and music. We sell Dirtbag clothing in our shop and in return they send all there major artist to our shop for meet and greets and to get there ink done. If its ink you seek then come in and see us and make it come to life.

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Submitted by syndicatetattoo on November 5, 2009 - 3:45pm.
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Panel to Discuss Health Care Reform at the University Kansas School of Medicine

Kansas City, KS – On November 12, 2009 at 7:30pm several professionals from various areas of health care will discuss the current tenor of the health care debate in a panel discussion entitled Perspectives on Health Care Reform. The event will be held on the University of Kansas School of Medicine campus in Rieke Auditorium. Attendees include:

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Submitted by Amarieed on November 5, 2009 - 3:43pm.
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Phelps Murdock Resigns from Bridging The Gap

November 5, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kristin Riott, Director of External Outreach
Kristin.riott@bridgingthegap.org, 816-561-1061, ext. 106

Phelps Murdock, former President and CEO of Bridging The Gap, announced his resignation effective November 3. Murdock will continue to coordinate with Bridging The Gap (BTG) for a smooth management transition. BTG’s Board of Directors has determined that the interim leadership of the organization will be comprised of the senior management team, which includes Kevin Chafin, Kristin Riott and Becki DeRusseau, all long-term BTG staffers. A search for a new executive will be initiated after the first the year.

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Submitted by readheadgirl on November 5, 2009 - 3:25pm.
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Country Club Financial Services Forms New Division

Country Club Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Country Club Bank in Kansas City, Mo., has announced the formation of a new division, Country Club Capital Advisors, an investment banking group that provides a wide array of corporate finance advisory services for both public and private companies throughout the United States and internationally.

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Submitted by Susan Pepperdine on November 5, 2009 - 11:40am.
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Leonard Wood Institute Announces Research Grants

Contact:
Joe Driskill, LWI Executive Director
Telephone Phone: (573) 329-8502, ext. 2321
Release Date: November 5, 2009 Joe.Driskill@LeonardWoodInstitute.org

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Submitted by Driskj on November 5, 2009 - 10:57am.
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Call for Nominations: Top 10 Service Industry Personnel

Missouri and Kansas Restaurant Insurance ExchangeMissouri and Kansas Restaurant Insurance ExchangeThe Missouri and Kansas Restaurant Insurance Exchange is currently gathering nominations for area service industry workers – could be your favorite waiter/waitress, bartender, manager, greeter – etc.

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Submitted by cfiins on November 5, 2009 - 10:45am.
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1st Annual Halloween Charity Drive Scares Up Help For Homeless Pets In The Kansas City Area

November 2009

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — Dex, “a poor, sad, sick dog chained behind an abandoned, burned-out house,” is one of the lucky survivors. For every Dex, there are thousands more neglected, abused and abandoned pets in the Kansas City area in desperate need of shelter, food and TLC. For the staff at Stephens & Associates of Overland Park, Kan., Halloween was the perfect time to treat homeless pets to some much-needed help.

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Submitted by dstone on November 5, 2009 - 10:08am.
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Heartland Lions Eye Banks Welcomes New Hospital Services Coordinator

Kansas City, Mo. (November 5, 2009) – Amy Moss has joined the Kansas City branch of Heartland Lions Eye Banks as its new hospital services coordinator. Together, Moss and the Eye Bank staff provide the gift of sight to thousands by connecting corneal surgeons and their patients to the highest-quality donated corneal tissue for transplant.

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Submitted by nplegge on November 5, 2009 - 9:51am.
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Media Services Celebrates Customer Service Week

Customer service team is commemorated for their excellence

(Kansas City, MO) - Media Services celebrated Customer Service Week the week of October 5th through 9th with several company activities. Customer Service Week is a national event devoted to recognizing the importance of supporting customers with the highest degree of care and professionalism.

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Submitted by BFeatherston on November 5, 2009 - 9:51am.
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American Star Features 40 Years of Music at MCC-Longview

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Media Contact: Nicole A. Fritz
Phone: 816.672.2090
Fax: 816.672.2676
Email: Nicole.Fritz@mcckc.edu

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The Mighty Voices of Longview will perform hits throughout the last four decades during American Star at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14, 20, and 21 in the MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center. Inspired by the history of variety shows and the popularity of current talent shows on television, MCC-Longview will come alive with music and choreographed dance in celebration of the campus’s 40th Anniversary.

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Submitted by Nicole Fritz MC... on November 5, 2009 - 9:17am.
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Miller Meiers Design for Communication to Represent International Earthworks Artist Stan Herd

Miller Meiers Design for Communication to Represent International Earthworks Artist
Stan Herd

http://www.pitchengine.com/millermeiersdfc/miller-meiers-design-for-communication-to-represent-international-earthworks-artist-stan-herd/32544/

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Submitted by kristinapatrick on November 5, 2009 - 8:02am.
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KC Figure Skating Coach & Mom of an Autistic Child Spins into Action to Pay for Uninsured Expenses

Contact: Katie Holmes
Telephone: 913-738-4554
Email: 1skatinglesson@gmail.com
Web: www.figureskatingcalendar.com
Olathe, Kansas
November 4, 2009

Figure Skating Calendar is a "Fun" Fundraiser

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Submitted by Katie Holmes on November 4, 2009 - 11:12pm.
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Jon Doolittle Accepts CEO Position at Albany Hospital

Contact: Connie Worden
Community Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 660-726-3941
Email: connie.worden@northwestmedicalcenter.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Northwest Medical Center
Press Release

Jon Doolittle Named CEO of Northwest Medical Center

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Submitted by connie worden on November 4, 2009 - 10:52pm.
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Shatto Milk Company Introduces Fresh Cheese Curds

Shatto Milk Company is introducing a new product straight from their local family dairy farm, Shatto Cheese Curds. Shatto Cheese Curds are the only fresh Cheese Curds offered in the Kansas City area. Cheese curds are one of the greatest and healthiest foods of all time! Lots of protein and calcium but 0% carbs, 0% sugar and 0% trans fats. If you've had them before, you probably want some right now! If you've never had them, you're in for a treat!

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Submitted by mshatto on November 4, 2009 - 9:12pm.
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Atchison, Kansas, Artist Brings One of a Kind Cut Paper Art to Kansas City and First Friday

Atchison, Kan., November 3rd, 2009-Atchison, KS native Angie Pickman will display her cut paper art creations, unveiling an exhibit at Crosstown Station on November 6th, 2009, in conjunction with Kansas City, Missouri's First Friday art and music celebration.

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Submitted by ruralpearl on November 4, 2009 - 7:07pm.
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Holiday art sale to support the art and soul of the community

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Have you been looking for affordable, one-of-a-kind art for those special people on your holiday gift list? Look no further! Visit the upcoming free art showcase, Art and Soul of the Community, to do your shopping for gifts from local artists while supporting a vital piece of our community’s soul, United Way of Wyandotte County.

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