FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Okeon 901.409.7607 beth@abomarketing.com DNJ INTERMODAL SERVICES OPENS NEW OFFICE IN OMAHA, ANNOUNCES PROMOTIONS DNJ Intermodal Services has recently announced that it will open a new office in Omaha, Nebraska on June 1, 2013. The intermodal transportation and logistics firm already has offices in Chicago, Indianapolis, Kansas City and St. Louis. In addition, DNJ Intermodal Services ...
Overland Park, Kansas – Organized by Heartland Soccer Association, the Kansas City Invitational tournament is kicking off this weekend with record attendance. From May 24-27, 352 teams will take over the Overland Park Soccer Complex, equating to about 5,000 athletes ages nine to 19. In 2012, the tournament drew 47 less teams compared to this year’s tournament. “The 2013 Kansas ...
Hundreds of families in need will receive much needed support thanks to the generous golfers, volunteers and supporters of the 32nd Annual Golf Classic founded by the Ben and Betty Zarda family. The more than $130,000 raised will help secure an additional Emergency Assistance Resource Bus to deliver food, clothing and direct financial assistance to our neighbors in need throughout ...
This Saturday morning, the Mattie Rhodes Center’s Latino Advocacy Taskforce will host a Day of Remembrance to honor those we have lost this past year due to violent crime. Joe Arce, Latino Advocacy Taskforce co-founder, said, “For the past several years in Greater Kansas City we have seen reports of a home invasion and someone being killed, or a neighborhood ...
Parents in a quandary on what to do with the kids this summer? Look no further. The Kwanzaa Martial Arts Academy, conveniently located at 11130 Holmes Road in Kansas City, Mo., provides six weeks of indoor and outdoor summer camp activities aimed at physical, mental and moral fitness. In addition, the Karate camp, which is open to five to 12 ...
Famous violin survived historic RMS Titanic sinking and belonged to storied Titanic bandmaster, Wallace Hartley Pigeon Forge, Tenn. – For the first and only time in the United States, the iconic violin, depicted in Titanic-themed movies and actually used by Wallace Hartley on board Titanic, will be on display at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, ...
The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders: names its 2013 recipient for the “Me and My World” Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes the spectacular commitment to education of one very special teacher every year. This year there were many nominations, but one stood out in particular. This individual went above and beyond her duties, and truly made an ...
KC TruSound, LLC owner Judy Abraham recently launched an exciting new website (www.kctrusound.com) promoting the state-of-the-art wireless speakers manufactured by Soundcast Systems and also showcasing many Kansas City musicians on video and web info pages. “We are happy to be bringing these fantastic Soundcast products to the Kansas City area”, says Abraham. Located in San Diego, Soundcast Systems is a ...
Overland Park, Kansas - For their notable works of giving back to communities, the JCNAACP selects Henry Bloch, co-founder and honorary chairman of the board of H&R Block, and his son Thomas Bloch, former CEO, to be keynote speakers at the annual Freedom Fund Banquet Friday, Sept. 20, 2013. At one time, Henry Bloch and his brother Richard were barely ...
Riverside, MO, May 17, 2013 - Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa recently installed a state-of-the-art air purification system for its property in Riverside, Missouri. Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa is the first casino in the Kansas City market to be outfitted with the ‘Casino Air’ technology. “We are very excited about the positive feedback we are receiving from our customers,” ...
Security and Risk Management Leader Accelerates Public Sector Momentum with Appointment of Albert Nieves as Vice President of Federal Sales OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 15, 2013 – FireMon, the leading provider of security management and risk analysis solutions, today announced that it has named Albert Nieves to the position of Vice President of Federal Sales. Charged with driving the rapid ...
Sales (April 24, 2013) The Crossroads at Belton sold 1.01 acres of land located at Y Hwy and 58 Hwy Belton, Missouri to Arvest Bank. Mark Arensberg, Dan Bourk, Drew Quinn CCIM, and Jerry White of Colliers International negotiated the transaction on behalf of the Seller. The Buyer was not represented. (May 1, 2013) E & F Partnership, LLC sold ...
“PET Wheelchairs’ Give Gift of Mobility to Thousands in Developing Countries” “Worldwide some 21,000,000 persons in developing countries crawl on the ground or must be carried about because of handicaps,” says Mel West, a retired pastor from Columbia, Missouri. “If all those persons were put in a row, they would form a line of crawling persons 28,000 miles long.” This ...
“Coaching Cafes” will be popping up all over KC at area coffee shops for International Coaching Week. In recognition of International Coaching Week, May 20-26th, the local Heartland ICF chapter of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) will be hosting question and answer sessions at local coffee shops. Jodie Jensen, the PR chair for the organization shares that, “The members of ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 17, 2013) – A dozen education leaders representing private, public, traditional and online learning institutions met in Kansas City, Missouri, this week to discuss how technology can transform education. The goal of the group, which included both educators and administrators, was not just to rethink the education process, but to reimagine the world of teaching and ...
The first of two overnight fishing opportunities planned at Heritage Park Lake during 2013 will take place on June 8. Other June overnight fishing opportunities are being planned for June 15 at Kill Creek park and June 22 at Shawnee Mission Park. After 11 p.m. on these dates, and until 5 a.m. the flowing morning, the specific park will be ...
Bring the family to the Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during June for educational and entertaining programs. The programs last about 45 minutes and are designed for all ages. Programs begin at 7 p.m. A charge of $2.75 per person paid on-site helps cover the cost of the programs; children two and ...
Learn about domestic and international destinations for upcoming trips being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District during a Travel Show in early June. During this free three-hour event, participants will learn about the exciting trips, including day trips and extended trips, which JCPRD has to offer. Meet tour professionals who will answer ...
The spring-summer season of Animals Tales Storytime sessions will continue during June at the Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. Young children and their parents are invited to come listen and learn on June 5 and 19. Animal Tales Storytime is for ages two to six. All children must be accompanied by an adult. ...
Participating dogs, as well as pet owners, and everyone in the community will benefit from a dog obedience program being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District. The class is called C.L.A.S.S., which stands for Canine Life And Social Skills and is for ages 16 and older as well as younger children when accompanied by an adult. This ...
Three programs of fine cuisine and exceptional music are planned during June as part of a series of lunch programs being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District's 50 Plus Department. The events are called Love in the Afternoon. All programs begin at noon. The first June program will take place on Monday, June 3, at Shawnee Town ...
NeighborhoodsNOW’s comprehensiveness and impact shine KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 15, 2013) — Greater Kansas City LISC is ramping up redevelopment efforts in the bi-state region by announcing additional 2013 grants to seven organizations, including two grants to jumpstart housing developments in targeted neighborhoods. A total of $173,459 in grants has been approved. A grant to Mattie Rhodes Center and Hardesty ...
Season boats a string of Tony award-winning productions. Kansas City, MO (May 16, 2013) - Theater League and Broadway Across America are proud to announce the 2013-2014 Kansas City Broadway Series. An exciting return engagement of Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, WICKED, the new musical SISTER ACT and five-time Tony® Award winner, WAR HORSE, comprise the 2013-2014 Series at the Music Hall. ...
We are excited to introduce ourselves to the community! Sarah Dominguez, PT, MSPT, CLT, and Jennifer Cumming, PT, MSPT, CLT, recently opened Foundational Concepts, a specialty physical therapy clinic focusing exclusively on pelvic floor dysfunction and women’s health. Foundational Concepts is Kansas City’s only physical therapy clinic specializing specifically in pelvic floor dysfunction. Jennifer and Sarah are both passionate about ...
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