The Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off FIESTA KANSAS CITY

June 18, 2013

For Immediate Release Contact: Carlos Gomez 816.472.6767 The Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off FIESTA KANSAS CITY Kansas City, MO (June 18, 2013) – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City kicks off its 14th annual Fiesta Kansas City this weekend, June 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, at Crown Center, located at 2450 Grand Blvd. ...

J.W. Franklin Co. has announced new President

June 18, 2013

J.W. Franklin Co. has announced Jeff Franklin, CCIM as the new President as of June 1, 2013. Since 1977, J.W. Franklin Co. has provided Commercial Real Estate Services in Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas. Jeff will be responsible for managing the company’s portfolio of investment properties as well as providing brokerage services, with a focus on secondary, tertiary, and smaller markets. ...

2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert

June 18, 2013

2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert The Kansas City Crossroads Community comes together for charity The Crossroads community will again come together this July for the 2nd Annual Running of the BULL-e-Vard Pub Crawl & Concert on Saturday, July 13th from 2:00pm-Midnight. Unlike other pub crawls in the city, this crawl will include 14 locally owned ...

ATHEIST VS. CHRISTIAN CHARITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FOR DRUMM FARM

June 18, 2013

June 18, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Hargreaves President, Kansas City Atheist Coalition 816-726-2577 contact@kcatheists.org Contact: Ed Croteau Representative, Abundant Life Baptist Church 816-394-8816 eacroteau@gmail.com www.kcatheists.org abundantlifebaptist.com ATHEIST VS. CHRISTIAN CHARITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT FOR DRUMM FARM KANSAS CITY, MO -- Atheists and Christians are coming together to raise funds for the Drumm Farm Center for Children, a Kansas City-based ...

Lead Bank, first bank-affiliated business accelerator, to give $50K to local small business

June 18, 2013

Eastern Jackson County $50,000 Challenge Final Pitch Night Lead Bank, first bank-affiliated business accelerator, to give $50K to local small business Lead Bank, the areas first bank-affiliated business accelerator, launched their “Business Accelerator Program” for Eastern Jackson County earlier this year. Over the last six months, five local companies have been working hard and growing their businesses in preparation for ...

Local Resident Named to Macalester College Dean’s List

June 18, 2013

St. Paul, Minn. — Russell Helder, the son of Barbara Helder of Mission Hills, KS and Jan Helder of Kansas City, MO has been named to the dean’s list of Macalester College for academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2012-2013 school year. A graduate of The Pembroke Hill School, Helder was a sophomore at Macalester last spring. The ...

Wentworth Military Academy Hosts JROTC Junior Cadet Leadership Camps

June 18, 2013

June 18, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kevin Farley Tel. 660/259-6030 Cell Phone: 660/354-1312 Email: kfarley@wma.edu JROTC CAMPS AT WENTWORTH BRING HUNDREDS TO THE LEXINGTON COMMUNITY Wentworth Military Academy and College recently completed two Junior Cadet Leadership Camps (JCLC) at the 134-year old campus located in Lexington. This year, the United States Army Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (JROTC), in ...

City Welcomes Newly Appointed Police Chief

June 17, 2013

City Administrator, Cheryl Harrison-Lee, announced today the appointment of Gerry Cullumber as Police Chief for the City of Gardner, Kansas. Chief Cullumber was selected following a nationwide recruitment conducted by a committee consisting of the City Administrator, City staff and prominent law enforcement officials in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Chief Cullumber succeeds the late Chief Kenneth Francis, who passed ...

Integrity Resource Center Hosts Art Barter of Servant Leadership Institute on July 25

June 17, 2013

Servant leadership has been called the most successful leadership strategy in overcoming lackluster employee performance, poor financial results, and executive self-interest. Integrity Resource Center's Quarterly Lunch on Thursday July 25 features special guest Art Barter, Chairman of Datron World Communications and Founder and CEO of The Servant Leadership Institute. Learn about the vision and principles behind servant leadership: leading for ...

Kearney student takes part in cultural exchange with Arab world

June 17, 2013

Ashley Davidson, Publicity Coordinator Office: (319) 335-2817 | Cell: (928) 225-1811 Destiny Morrison: (816) 714-4330 For Immediate Release: June 17, 2013 Kearney High Student Destiny Morrison Takes Part in University of Iowa Creative Writing & Cultural Exchange with Arab World Iowa City, IOWA—From June 22-July 6, 2013, Destiny Morrison, of Kearney, MO will travel to Iowa City, IA—an international hub ...

Clay County education leaders join strategic meeting on June 25

June 17, 2013

Leaders from three of Clay County’s largest school districts will form a discussion panel for the Clay County Strategic Planning Initiative meeting Tuesday, June 25. Superintendents Dr. Todd White of North Kansas City, Dr. John Jungmann of Liberty and Dr. Bill Nicely of Kearney will discuss education in the Northland and answer questions. Featured speakers for the free public meeting ...

Prosperity Center for Financial Opportunity opens at 5151 Troost

June 17, 2013

Successful Model Brings Financial Tools and Coaching to KC Neighborhoods KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Prosperity Center for Financial Opportunity – a new resource for low- and moderate-income individuals and families – has opened its doors on the Rockhurst University campus. Center efforts are designed to help clients increase their net income, credit scores, long-term job retention and net worth ...

The Kansas League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Installs New leadership

June 17, 2013

Topeka Ks - 6/15/2013 Annual elections at the 84th Annual LULAC State Conference resulted in the installation of new executive leadership, they include: Michelle Cuevas-Stubblefield from Topeka as the State Director Michelle sits on several Boards, Currently, she serves as a Board of Director for the YWCA of Topeka, a Commissioner on the Topeka Planning Commission. Founder/Past Chapter President and ...

Come Visit Waldo’s Gorgeous Gardens!

June 17, 2013

WPHA Garden Tour 2013 Sunday June 23, 1-4 p.m. Free and Open to the Public The Ward Parkway Homes Association neighborhood includes some wonderfully expert and creative gardeners, so please join us as we showcase their talents. Enjoy free snacks while your hosts show you their gardens, answer your questions and offer some tips. Our host gardens are located east ...

Universal Uclick Announces Syndication of Pulitzer Prize Winner Matt Davies

June 17, 2013

Kansas City, Mo. (June 17, 2013) -- Universal Uclick, home to many of the world’s most notable cartoonists and columnists, is proud to announce an exclusive syndication agreement with Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies. Davies is the eighth creator currently represented by Universal Uclick who has won a Pulitzer Prize. Known for his unapologetic voice, the liberal-leaning Davies offers ...

Kansas City Fashion Designer debuts online shopping website June 2013

June 17, 2013

LOCAL STYLE WATCH : Georgina Boyce, founder and Kansas City fashion designer of the label GEGI, first struck upon the idea in 2004 when constantly juggling her schedule as a make-up, hair artist and wardrobe stylist in the fashion, film and entertainment industry. The foremost idea behind the designer’s creations was clear, to create something timeless.The epitome of a classic ...

Free Rabies & Microchip with Purchase of City License June 22, 2013

June 17, 2013

Free Rabies and Free Microchip with the purchase of a KCMO Pet License at Garfield Elementary School on June 22, 2013 Who: Spay & Neuter Kansas City and the city of KCMO What: Special Campaign, Reduced Pricing for Project T.L.C. (Tag, License, Chip) When: June 22, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Where: 436 Prospect Ave, KCMO 64124 Kansas ...

Helping a veteran in need

June 17, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information, contact: Darcie Blake, (913) 980-3961 Darcie@manusadv.com OR Todd Rein Todd@manusadv.com (913) 526-5756 Helping a veteran in need Sgt. Jeffrey Blaine has served and protected others his entire career. When he’s not overseas on deployment or in training stateside, he tries to find time to fix up the older house that he calls home. That’s ...

Art Exhibit: NAC and the One-Ten Gallery Final Week

June 17, 2013

The Northtowne Arts Coalition's debut exhibit: Selected Artists, is in its final week at the One Ten Gallery, located at 110 Armour Road in North Kansas City. NAC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to uplifting society through the arts. Hosted by Williams, Spurgeon, Kuhl & Freshnock Architects, this exhibit launched on May 3rd and runs until July 3rd, featuring NAC ...

Olathe Kids Fishing Derby winners

June 16, 2013

Winning the trophies in the 32nd Annual Free Olathe Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 15 at Cedar Lake Park in southwest Olathe were: Jenna Morris in the Girls 9-15 Division with a catch of 26.5 inches; James McCarson in the Senior Division with a 17-inch catch; Kaitlyn Caldwell in the Girls 3-8 Division with a 20-inch catch, Mario Silias ...

KCTC celebrates With Billy Mills

June 15, 2013

KCTC is honored to host a birthday party for the last American distance runner to win a gold medal -Billy Mills! Billy won gold at the 1964 Olympics in the 10,000 meters in what is considered one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history. Come hear an inspiring message from Billy as he turns 75. A graduate of KU, Billy ...

“Moving for Monarchs” takes flight in Kansas during Pollinator Week

June 14, 2013

Dance, film, photography project for monarch butterfly conservation begins June 21st. In celebration of Pollinator Week (June 17th-23rd), a team of artists from around the United States will assemble in Lawrence, KS, on June 21, 2013, to launch “Moving for Monarchs”. “Moving for Monarchs” is a dance, film, and photography project designed to capture the public's imagination while demonstrating that ...

Crossland welcomes three local field engineers

June 14, 2013

Columbus, KS (June 14, 2013) – In May 2013, Crossland Construction Company proudly welcomed Taylor Shurtleff, Kevin Sword and Anthony VanHoecke to its team of field engineers. Shurtleff and VanHoecke are natives of Olathe, KS. Shurtleff attended Olathe Northwest High School. Sword is a native of Overland Park, KS and attended Blue Valley North High School. All three are graduates ...


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