Conventions

TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

(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.

Overland Park, KS - Jerry Cook, president of the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), was honored during the 2009 Kansas Tourism Conference for achieving his Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) certification.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

Amy Garton
Interactive Marketing Manager
Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau
913-433-3716
agarton@visitoverlandpark.com

Overland Park, KS – The 2009 Kansas Tourism Conference will be held October 18-20 in Overland Park at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. The annual educational conference is a joint effort by the Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) and the Kansas Department of Travel & Tourism (KST&T) and is themed this year as “Together: Engineering Fresh Beginnings.”

The Association for Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter (ACG Chicago), will host the 2009 Midwest ACG Capital Connection, a premier gathering of middle-market M&A professionals from across North America, including executives from leading private equity firms, preeminent investment banks, intermediaries and senior and mezzanine leaders, for a day of deal making.

Contact: Mia Katz
Phone: 816-361-6621
E-mail Address: mkatz@abwa.org

Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 24, 2009: The American Business Women’s Association will be celebrating 60 years of supporting women in its hometown of Kansas City Sept. 24-26 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: August 20, 2009
EVENT: New Business and New Web Site Launch
CONTACT: Nick Walz
pr@thinkbigshot.com
816.471.1877

KANSAS CITY, MO – BIGSHOT is pleased to announce the launch of the new website for ProPartnersMD (http://www.propartnersmd.com/) and a new partnership with the National Association of Forensic Economics (NAFE). “It was a pleasure working with ProPartnersMD. The quality of the work the team produced is outstanding,” said BIGSHOT CEO/Founder Jeff Henry. “We are also very honored to have been chosen for the website redesign for NAFE. The BIGSHOT team is looking forward to helping NAFE with their new growth initiative.”

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August 10, 2009

EVENT DATE:
September 12, 2009

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT:
The Friends of Alexandra’s House
Kansas City, MO
(816) 931-5378

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Overland Park, KS – Kelly Peetoom, director of sales for the Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Alliance, has completed the Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) program.

“We believe that it is important for our team to be well-educated and up-to-date with the industry,” said Dr. Gerald L. Cook, OPCVB president. “This leads to good leadership and will provide vision for the OPCVB to progress in the future.”

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

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 14, 2009

United Way advocators flash their support
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – On Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m., join the movement making lasting change in health, income and education. Together, United Way of Wyandotte County and supporters will stage the first-ever LIVE UNITED Kansas City Flash Mob in front of The Legends14 Theatre at The Legends at Village West.

Selfstoragefinders.com is an online self storage directory which launched in April of 2008. The site offers a unique way to connect prospective renters and owners. Prior to Selfstoragefinders.com a prospective renter would have to search for storage units in the phone book, leaving them looking at outdated data and high prices. Selfstoragefinders.com eliminates these problems by offering renters the ability to find multiple storage facilities quickly and easily. The displayed results benefit both prospective tenants and owners.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 2, 2009) – After a successful fiscal year and new client acquisitions, Geoff Howe Marketing Communications announces several new hires. These changes to the agency coincide with its expertise in business to professional to consumer marketing communications, assisting clients such as Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., Colgate-Palmolive and most recently, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica. The additional client business has also created the need for promotions. Geoff Howe is pleased to announce the following personnel developments.

James J. MaiohoFor Immediate Release:

July 2, 2009

Madko Group of Prairie Village Kansas announces its new minority outreach program. The principals of Madko Group Consulting have been mentoring and working with small business for over twenty years, in a variety of Industries.

BIGSHOT to Debut Web Site for New Missouri Hockey Team and Their Home Arena

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Monday, June 29, 2009
EVENT: New Business Announcement
CONTACT: Liz Gilbert
pr@thinkbigshot.com

When: July 11 and 12

Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday and Sunday

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Location: Holiday Inn Hotel, 8787 Reeder Road, Overland Park, Ks 66214

Admission: $5 adults/ $3 children 6-10 years, kids 5 and under are free

KC FLIPBOOKS, 3-D interactive keepsakes provided the local and visiting Skills USA competitors a party favor they could take home with them at the end of the evening. As a featured vendor at the welcome party June 24, 2009, KC FLIPBOOKS was a popular choice for the students.

The 11th Airborne Division Association will hold its 66th Anniversary Reunion in Branson, MO September 13-17, 2009. Veterans from WWII and the Korean War will gather to celebrate the great history of this Airborne unit and its soldiers.

New Look and Feel Makes Weight Loss Options More Accessible

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2009
EVENT: malleysurgical.com Updated Web Site Launch
CONTACT: Liz Gilbert
pr@thinkbigshot.com

Easier Access to Information for All 19 YMCA Locations
in Kansas City Area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Wednesday, June 22, 2009
EVENT: kansascityymca.com Web Site Launch
CONTACT: Liz Gilbert

Kansas City, Missouri June 19, 2009 -- The annual Mysteries of the Universe Conference always attracts people interested in the unexplained. The event is scheduled for July 18 and 19, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri at the Intrigue Park Place Hotel. The conference is the largest of its type held in the area and is back by popular demand.

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The Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association (CVA) awarded the George Fern Company with the One KC Award during its 2009 Annual Tourism Celebration luncheon held May 12. The One KC Award is given to recognize continuing support and promotion of tourism throughout the Kansas City region and a strong commitment to excellence and betterment of the industry as a whole.

The Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (OPCVB) held its 2009 National Tourism Week Luncheon on Thursday, May 14 at New Theatre Restaurant. This year’s theme was Beyond our Border, and the keynote address was given by Kansas native and artist, Stan Herd. The following groups/individuals were recognized for their contributions to tourism:

WillCo Participating in MAMBDC Fair

WillCo Technologies Will Be Participating in the MAMBDC Fair on May 20

May 4, 2009, Kansas City, MO – WillCo Technologies, Inc. will be attending and participating in the MidAmerican Minority Business Development Council’s (MAMBDC) 13th Annual Business Opportunity Fair.

Join in the show biz fun for the Jewish community’s own version of “American Idol” with Jewish Family Services “Raise Your Voice for JFS - Boogie to Broadway” on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Campus. It’s an event the entire family will enjoy together!

(May 12, 2009 – Overland Park, KS) The Machine Quilters Showcase will display over 400 unique quilts this weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center including a Kansas City Community Quilt that is signed and decorated by local children, businesses, and community leaders.