Human Resources

Monday, November 16, 2009
For Immediate Release

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the online Retirement Estimator, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator, now can provide immediate and personalized benefit estimates to people who have enrolled in Medicare but have not yet filed for Social Security benefits.

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

Professional Employer Organizations – Offering Peace of Mind to Business Owners
Outsourcing is a smart business practice for business owners. Using a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to handle human resource issues and paperwork can free up countless hours that can be used to focus on a company’s core business and productivity concerns.

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.

Research Centers Will Develop Innovative Ways to Help Americans
Plan for a Secure Retirement

NEWS RELEASE
For imediate release
October 5, 2009

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the establishment of a new Financial Literacy Research Consortium (FLRC), made up of research centers at Boston College, the RAND Corporation, and the University of Wisconsin. The FLRC, supported through five-year cooperative agreements, will develop innovative materials and programs to help Americans plan for a secure retirement.

Need someone to call for guidance on how to handle a difficult employee issue? An HR expert for a short-term project? An internal investigation following a claim of sexual harassment? HR One Outsourcing saw a need in providing these services and more to small companies.

Associated Youth Services: Delbert Boone Offered His Experiences As Valuable Lessons to AYS Youth

Date: Wednesday, September 02, 2009

Kansas City, Kansas –
Associated Youth Services recently hosted internationally renowned addiction and criminal behavior counselor, Delbert Boone as a guest speaker on August 25, 2009.

Boone confronted youth participating in the Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Treatment Program, also know as ADAPT, by challenging

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2009

United Way campaign grows from the ground up
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – This campaign season, every dollar counts; every dollar makes a difference. The needs in the community have increased the necessity for more donors. That’s why United Way of Wyandotte County is asking the community to support this year’s campaign in record numbers.

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, with photo

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamie Peer
913-341-0212
August 25, 2009

FIRST COMMUNITY BANK ANNOUNCES NEW
BRANCH MANAGER

First Community Bank has appointed Phillip Kaser to lead and develop its North Kansas City – Tuileries branch.

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.”

With holidaying in the UK on the rise a brand new website has been launched listing hundreds of different events and activities from across the UK.

Student Employment Services at the University of Kansas is sponsoring a Student Employment Job Fair on August 19, 2009 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the 4th floor lobby of the Kansas Union. KU students wanting to work this fall will have the opportunity to visit with KU employers from departments across campus and off-campus employers from the Lawrence/Kansas City area. For a list of participating employers, go to www.KUCareerHawk.com. The fair is designed to be a free and easy way to make the search for a part-time job less difficult.

KANSAS CITY, MO. (July 23, 2009) – ExecuPros LLC announced today that it has leased 1,500 square feet of office space in the Plaza Corporate Centre building at 800 W. 47th St. in Kansas City, Mo. The company has moved from 135th Street in Overland Park.

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

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

Text KCSAVE to 41411 or visit www.freemobilecoupons.MOBI .

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Kansas City, MO – Text KCSAVE to 41411 or visit www.freemobilecoupons.MOBI .

Social Security Column
June 16, 2009

IN TIMES LIKE THESE, EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS

By John Garlinger
Social Security Communications Director in Kansas City

Fathers are often known for their good advice, whether it’s how to catch a ball, ace a job interview, grill the perfect burger or get the best deal on a new car.

(May 10, 2009) Are you a homeowner looking to install a new Kohler bathtub or Kohler bath accessories? Find out more details about your array of options at the Kohler Bathtub Guide: the only guide you need to learn everything about Kohler bathtub products and selections. When you get a Kohler bath you know you will be getting a quality product, since the company has established a worldwide reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of bathroom and kitchen design and fixture products. Now, the Kohler Bathtub Guide will introduce you to some of the fine Kohler tub shower selections, Kohler tub shower faucet options, Kohler corner tubs, Kohler soaking tub selections, and Kohler tub faucet products on the market today.

Social Security Column
June 9, 2009

A “CONGRATULATIONS” CARD FOR NEW BRIDES

By John Garlinger
Social Security Communications Director in Kansas City

Weddings are in season at this time of year. If you’re planning to have one, or know someone who is, make sure you put Social Security on the to-do list — because we may need to send you a card. A new Social Security card, that is.

Social Security Column
June 9, 2009

BEST ONLINE SERVICES AT SOCIALSECURITY.GOV

By John Garlinger
Social Security Communications Director in Kansas City

Americans love their computers. In fact, a recent study shows that the number of Americans who use the Internet has more than doubled over the past 10 years, reaching nearly three quarters of the U.S. population. Nearly half of all Americans have a high-speed Internet connection at home, compared to only five percent at the start of the decade. The study indicates that Internet use is even beginning to outpace traditional media. Younger Americans spend more time online than in front of a television.

MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 26, 2009) – Purple Wave Auction recently unveiled a new division within the company, the Equipment Auction Specialist Team. Since December 2008, Purple Wave’s sales volume increased over 40 percent in the agricultural, construction and heavy equipment asset categories with gross auction proceeds in excess of $6.8 million. Development of the new division allows Purple Wave to better serve the needs of its agricultural, construction and other heavy equipment customers.

“Purple Wave has seen significant growth in our heavy equipment sales over the past year,” said CEO and founder Aaron McKee, “Creating a team dedicated to that side of our business allows us to focus on the specialized needs of these asset categories.”

The new division consists of Equipment Auction Specialists with enhanced understanding of the equipment and auction market. Equipment Team members are: Richard Bates, Chad Blackmore, Mike Boesker, Michael Braun, Dan Burke, Joe Frusher, Roger Kisner Keith Leis, CE McKee, and team leader Doug Regehr.

“Some team members bring a lifetime of personal experience in agricultural industries while others worked professionally with nationally recognized equipment companies such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Richie Brothers Auctioneers, and Martin Farm Power,” said Team Leader Regehr. “This group of specialists represents breadth and depth to our customers.”

While the Equipment Team’s development signals Purple Wave’s renewed commitment to equipment assets, the company will still continue to support customers looking to sell other property.

“Our other sales and operations staff members’ roles are more important than ever,” said McKee. “While they may be involved in our heavy equipment opportunities, they will also need to be experts in broader asset categories like vehicles, real estate, industrial and surplus.”

Purple Wave Auction is a full-service, online auction company headquartered in Manhattan, Kan., with locations in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Nevada. Purple Wave specializes in commercial real estate, land, and agricultural/industrial equipment, as well as other types of property using its combination of in-person marketing and Internet bidding at www.purplewave.com

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 20, 2009

Social Security Continues to Rank as One of the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government”

The Social Security Administration once again ranks as one of the “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government,” according to The Partnership for Public Service and American University’s Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation. In achieving its ranking, the agency scored exceptionally high in the areas of teamwork, skills-to-mission match, and effective leadership.