Life Sciences

The United Nations has proclaimed the theme of “I AM” as the campaign slogan of World AIDS Day 2009, reminding us that access for all to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support is a fundamental human right. Since 1993, the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City has provided this access with local action and vision, spreading the message of prevention and assisting those affected with HIV/AIDS in Kansas City.

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

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: 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

Investigational SWINE Flu Vaccine Research Study Coming to Kansas City, MO

Kansas City’s chance to join the national effort against swine flu.

Kansas City, MO – September 1, 2009 – The Center for Pharmaceutical Research (CPR) announced today that they are currently contracted with several major pharmaceutical companies and government agencies to conduct clinical research trials for a vaccine to combat the Swine Flu, starting this summer.

Louis and Company will be sponsoring another free kids dance team for kids ages 8-16. Auditions will be on Friday, September 11 at 5pm and Saturday, September 12 at 3pm. The nine week class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 beginning September 14.

Toronto, Canada - GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORFID.com) has launched its 2.45GHz gain-adjustable active WiFi RFID reader, which utilizes an advanced 0.18µm CMOS IC with ultra-low power consumption.The active RFID reader carries out data transmission based on the WiFi 802.11b wireless communication standard, and offers dual operating modes allowing for real-time data upload or data buffering for later retrieval. It is widely deployed for applications such as personnel locating, logistics and warehouse management, closed-loop asset tracking and high-value asset tracking.

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.”

OLATHE, Kan. — Safer vaccines, technology to improve the health of premature infants, and increased profits for farmers with cattle are the bioscience innovations to be supported by nearly $1.7 million in new investments approved today by the Kansas Bioscience Authority:

New York/Stuttgart - In 1909, Theodor Weyl wrote and edited the Houben–Weyl Methods of Organic Chemistry series. The first edition, consisted of two volumes and covered material published from as early as 1834. As part of the centenary celebration a rarely seen first edition, displayed courtesy of the Swain Library at Stanford University, will be on display from August 16 to August 20 at the Thieme Chemistry booth during the fall meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, DC.

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.

(Kansas City, MO) July, 2009 - Restroom Guardian recently developed a new revolutionary environmental infection control product to greatly improve food safety by reducing restroom bacterial cross contamination and proactively disinfecting restrooms. It is no surprise; restrooms are a haven for many potentially dangerous bacterial microorganisms. Many types and classes of bacteria, including E. coli, C. difficile, enterococci and staphylococci can be found in any restroom and can cause a serious potentially life-threatening infection. These last two classes of bacteria account for the great majority of infections contacted by consumers and patients, which, even when treatable with antibiotics, can carry high mortality rates.

(Kansas City, MO) July, 2009 –Restroom Guardian recently developed a new revolutionary environmental infection control product to greatly improve hospital patient and employee care, reduce hospital acquired bacterial infections, reduce radioactive environmental contamination and proactively disinfect restrooms. It may come as no surprise, but restrooms are a haven for many potentially dangerous bacterial microorganisms. Many types and classes of bacteria, including E. coli, C. difficile, enterococci and staphylococci can be found in any restroom and can cause a serious potentially life-threatening infection. These last two classes of bacteria account for the great majority of infections contacted by patients in hospitals, which, even when treatable with antibiotics, can carry high mortality rates.

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

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

GREAT CHALLENGE BRINGS GREAT OPPORTUNITY

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

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Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

LEGISLATION DESIGNATING ‘KANSAS CITY ANIMAL HEALTH CORRIDOR’ INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS

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!

BIGSHOT to Produce a New Web Site as the Corner Stone of a New Corporate Identity Rebranding Effort

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: Wednesday, May 6, 2009
EVENT: New Business Announcement
CONTACT: Liz Gilbert

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 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

Overland Park, Kan. (April 28, 2009) – If you look outside, spring is in full bloom. And along with this beauty come the allergens that can keep many Kansas Citians from going outside to enjoy it.

The Pembroke Hill Clothesline Sale will be April 24 and 25 on the school’s Ward Parkway campus, 5121 State Line Road.

The sale is free, and will run on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and continue on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until sell out (usually early afternoon). Shoppers should come early for best selection.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY RECEIVES BRUNO WALTER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

Prestigious award supports emerging conductors

(April 15, 2009) – The Kansas City Symphony has been awarded a grant for the 2009-10 season from the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation in support of its associate conductor position. Each year the Foundation awards grants to only three orchestras in the nation, and so this is a prestigious accomplishment. In addition to a grant of $7,500 to the orchestra to support the associate conductor position, KCS Associate Conductor Steven Jarvi will receive a career development grant of $2,500 to further his training. For next season, Jarvi’s position will be known as the Bruno Walter Associate Conductor Chair.

The fourth annual Symphony in the Flint Hills concert will be held Saturday, June 13 at 6:45pm.

Tickets will be on sale Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10am. There are four ways to purchase tickets:
• Call the Kansas City Symphony Ticket Office at 816.471.0400