Engineering

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.

“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

Paul Yarossi, HNTB, becomes First Vice Chairman to assist with policy direction

For more information, contact:
Sara Prem, HNTB public relations
sprem@hntb.com; (816) 527-2258

Kansas City, Mo. (October 27, 2009) – Paul A. Yarossi, president of HNTB Holdings Ltd, has been re-elected as an officer of the American Road and Transportation Builders Association for its 2009-2010 term. As First Vice Chairman, he will help review policy direction and formulate recommendations, serving as counsel to the chairman.

OLATHE, Kan. --- Terracon Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of three engineering companies—Gallet & Associates, Inc., Aquaterra Engineering and WPC, Inc. Terracon is one of the nation’s largest employee-owned engineering consulting firms with headquarters in Olathe, Kan.

For more information, contact:
Brian Cox, HNTB public relations
brcox@hntb.com; (816) 527-2056

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Sept. 28, 2009) — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced that Ted Zoli, HNTB Corporation vice president and technical director, bridges, has been named one of 24 new MacArthur Fellows for 2009.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 16, 2009
Contact Information:
913.568.3563
donna@librettocommunications.com
www.librettocommunications.com

Local Small Business Awarded Kansas City Green Solutions Contract

Doorzipper LogoShawnee, KS (Evans Media Group) Sept 15, 2009 –- Patent holder Stan Dempster has done it again. The prolific inventor has engineered yet another solution to an age old problem. Stan’s home and several of his neighbors had been broken into. While the intrusion angered Stan, the engineer in him could not just let him reinstall the deadbolt that failed … he had to have something better.

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

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.”

Dearborn Mid-West Conveyor Co. announces it has hired James Smothers who will join the Company as Vice President & General Manager - Kansas Division effective August 2009.

Prior to joining DMW, Jim served as Vice President & Managing Director with Continental Crushing & Conveying where he was responsible for all American operations including sales, engineering, manufacturing, field services and the financial health of the company with over 1,000 direct reports. In his 25 year tenure with Continental, he held several key positions overseeing material handling including power, pulp and paper, and mining industries. Jim’s experience also includes international business development and related responsibilities.

Larkin Group, Inc. would like to welcome Curtis Talcott, P.E., LEED AP, to our special projects division. Curt brings with him over 16 years of experience in civil engineering with his primary background being in stormwater. Along with this, Curt also has extensive experience in water distribution, wastewater collection and site development. Curt is a licensed Professional Engineer, and a LEED Accredited Professional with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and a Master of Science degree in Engineering Management from the University of Kansas.

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 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

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:
July 10, 2009 Contact: Sally Wilson, president
Competitive Edge PR
(913) 302-0827

KANSAS CITY-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL MECHANICAL

Gary Hogsett with the Kansas City, KS Tetra Tech Inc. office has been named Secretary of the Association of Energy Engineers! Al Thumann, Executive Director, and Richard Costello, Chair of Nominations & Elections, announced the election of Gary Hogsett to the office of Secretary of the Association of Energy Engineers for the year 2010.

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.

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.

Under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations, petroleum facilities are required to perform periodic integrity testing of their aboveground storage tanks (ASTs). These inspections are designed to detect visible signs of leakage, as well as evaluate the corrosion rates and remaining corrosion allowance.

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

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 25, 2009) — The HNTB Companies once again has been named one of the largest majority employee-owned companies in the United States. The annual ranking is compiled by the National Center for Employee Ownership, a national nonprofit information and membership organization designed to promote employee leadership.

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

OLATHE, Kan. --- Terracon Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of AMEC Earth & Environmental Inc.’s (AMEC) Construction Services Group in Redmond, Wash. The office will operate as part of Terracon, and focus on construction materials engineering and testing, which is one of Terracon’s core service offerings nationwide. Only the Redmond location is now part of Terracon, one of the nation’s largest employee-owned engineering consulting firms with headquarters in Olathe, Kan.

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The Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (KCITE) would like to recognize the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and its Operation Green Light project team as the recipient of the annual Excellence in Transportation Award. This award recognizes organizations within the Kansas City metro area for the development of traffic, transportation, or transportation planning projects that have had a significant impact on the region.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thousands of trade students from across the U.S. will gather in Kansas City for the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference at Bartle Hall

This annual conference, sponsored by the National Guard, helps students connect with industry leaders in the technical and skilled trades. This gives students the chance to find out what qualities and experiences companies seek in candidates, what career paths can be achieved, and what benefits are

For More Information Contact:
Carla Hayes
913-663-1900

June 15 -09

For Immediate Release:

DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY HONORED WITH COMMUNITY AWARD

BHC RHODES awarded Mr. Mac Andrew, P.E., Director of Infrastructure and Transportation for Johnson County, with their fifth annual Community Leadership Award during a breakfast reception at Carriage House Country Club in Kansas City, MO on June 10th.

Kansas City company expands GPS network to serve the precision agriculture industry with technology

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 4, 2009) – Kansas City based Freedom Network, Inc. announces a merger with Crop Circle RTK of Nevada, Mo. Freedom RTK LLC will be the name of the consolidated company. This transaction will quickly expand the coverage and service area that RTK Freedom Network’s GPS precise positioning network currently provides.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2009

For more information, contact
Mary Young at [800] 593 7777
or meyoung@terracon.com.

Terracon’s Frank Milano Receives CIO Vision Award

OLATHE, Kan. --- Chief Information Officer Frank Milano and Terracon’s Information Technology Department have been awarded the Midsize Enterprise Summit’s CIO Vision Award for Best Document Management Solution. The Midsize Vision Award honors companies and individuals who demonstrate innovation, excellence and partnership in deploying IT solutions.