Economic Development

After a national search, the City of Raytown is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Thomas
Cole to the newly created position of Economic Development Administrator.

Mr. Cole holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a Master of Business

(Kansas City, MO) November, 2009 – If you are a Kansas City homeowner looking to re-roof your home, you may be interested in participating in a new and unique roofing program offered by Faith Roofing. Faith Roofing has developed a new roofing program designed to offer higher quality roofs and warranty services at a clear cost savings to KC homeowners. Faith Roofing is offering this new roofing program exclusively to homeowners in the Kansas City area. The project manager for Faith Roofing Company serving the Kansas City area is Keith Worrel.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. ( Kcstar ) November 11, 2009 - EcoAid™, the Valley’s leading pioneers in Green business as Arizona’s sole sustainability and carbon offsetting company, is excited to announce the creation of the nation’s first and only Carbon Professional School based right here in Phoenix.

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.

Date: Friday, November 06, 2009

Contact: Pam Whiting
(816) 374-5481 PamW@kcchamber.com

Kendra Kemp
(816) 374-5465 Kemp@kcchamber.com

Calendar of Events
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

(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.

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

“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

Kansas City, KS – Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $3,765,000 in Recovery Act funds to finance the construction of 20 affordable, energy-efficient single-family homes in Kansas City, Kansas. The lease-to-own development, called House-to-Home, will be located in the historic Bethany neighborhood and is financed by the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009.

Blue Springs, MO – Community Services League (CSL) was awarded a $172,000 challenge grant from The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, OK earlier this week as part of their $2.5 Million Brighter Futures Capital Campaign efforts. CSL, one of the largest social service providers in Eastern Jackson County, has quietly raised more than $1.5 million towards their goal.

Missouri Roundtable for Life’s latest ballot initiative – the group’s 30th in 22 months – would punish Missouri cities, universities and taxpayers. Critics say it’s a dangerous and deceitful effort no one can afford.

Economic hard times bring local retailers and service companies to search for opportunities for expansion.

"Business to Business electronic transactions are just one of the under used profit centers that local service and retail businesses are overlooking" Stated Renowned Consultant Mark Riddle Owner of Effective Marketing Kansas City.

A revitalized lakehomes Magazine arrives in homes this coming November, after three months of planning and research, featuring a new dedication to journalistic integrity, thoughtful reporting and brilliant design. In a market of general interest publications lakehomes stands apart, building a strong relationship with some of Kansas City’s most affluent through a common passion for the finer celebrations of life.

Date: Monday, October 12, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

CHAMBER HONORS MAMIE HUGHES WITH ATHENA AWARD

OLATHE, Kan. — The Kansas Bioscience Authority took bold action today to significantly increase the amount of venture capital available to innovative Kansas bioscience businesses — and to lead the state’s economic recovery — approving a commitment to invest $50 million in eight private venture capital funds. The KBA investments will create a powerful magnet for private capital investment from around the country in Kansas bioscience companies.

Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com

EFL ASSOCIATES CHOSEN TO LEAD SEARCH FOR NEW CHAMBER PRESIDENT

Kansas City, Mo (October 5, 2009) -- EFL Associates of Leawood, Kan. has been selected to conduct the search for the president of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Peter deSilva, chairman and CEO, UMB Bank, and Peter C. Brown, chairman, Grassmere Partners, LLC, are serving as Chamber Selection Committee co-chairs. Both local and national search firms were asked to respond to a Request for Proposal, and three finalists were interviewed earlier this month by a Chamber Selection Committee.

YOUR SUCCESS: THE TIME IS NOW
The summit is designed to provide today’s Metropolitan area business owners with strategies to be successful in today’s economic climate.

Location:

October 16, 3-7 p.m. Open House Welcomes the Community

KANSAS CITY, MO – Cheyanne Ingram’s face is the face of the future at Heart of America Indian Center – and that future is bright. “We’re sprucing the place up for our open house,” she smiles, brushing a strand of glossy hair from her forehead. Around her, volunteers splashed with various paint colors bustle about – cleaning, spackling, painting – to prepare for the October 16 event. “We’ve been around for so long, but many people don’t even know we’re here. When we invite the community back, we want it to look nice.” Ingram, the vibrant, young Executive Director of the Center, turns back to her work, dark eyes reflecting the fresh color livening the walls.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (September 11, 2009) – Purple Wave Auction, a local online auction firm, announced Wayne Graffis and Jeff Wilson joined the company’s business development department. Wilson’s responsibilities include transportation, construction and agricultural accounts while Graffis focuses on Purple Wave’s business development.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2009
Contact: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481, pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465, kemp@kcchamber.com

WEB VISITORS: TRAVEL TO DENVER ON CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXCHANGE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; email pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816 374-5465; email kemp@kcchamber.com

THE CHAMBER’S EXPO IS CHANGING THE COLOR OF MODERN BUSINESS

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S MANUFACTURING SUMMIT TO EXPLORE RECESSION REALITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES

It’s the American dream coming true, when one man can make a difference. Ed Lyman had the vision of fighting against offshore interests by putting American technicians to work locally in an online technology support company that solves the everyday computer problems of individual customers and small to medium-size businesses. keepiThome launched July 1st to keep our dollars and talents home in the U.S. where they belong.

Date: Tuesday, September 08, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465l; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

POWER EXTENDS BUSINESS MENTORSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE

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Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAMBER VOTES TO SUPPORT

It All Starts Here... Downtown Lee's SummitPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Sarah Shore, Assistant Director, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc., 816-246-6598, sarah@downtownls.org

St. Louis, MO – Because of its strong record of achievements and leadership ability, Missouri state government has requested that AmeriCorps St. Louis help address the rising unemployment associated with the myriad of economic challenges facing our state. A little over half a million dollars was allocated to AmeriCorps St. Louis to provide support to the overwhelmed career centers in counties such as Clay County.

Platte County Pachyderm Club’s September 3 rd Forum:
Executive Director Pete Fullerton paints 2009 prospects.
ODowd's entrance: Come to First Thursdays' open forums, which start at 5:30 P.M.meeting starts at 5:30 P.M.: Welcome to Our meeting place O’Dowd’s in Zona Rosa Shopping Center.