Public Relations

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 17, 2009) –In time for the holiday season, massage therapist Raymond W Smith has developed a unique way to help Hope House shelters. Smith is accepting gift certificates from other therapists or salons and donating them to women at local domestic violence centers. In return, donors receive from him a free session of their own.

Kansas City, Missouri, November 18, 2009– The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City and the Missouri Mavericks are hosting a “Dinner on Ice” on December 2nd, 2009 at the Independence Events Center. The Missouri Mavericks hockey players will be serving dinner right on the ice!

Evans Media GroupOverland Park, KS (EMG) – November 17, 2009. When a series of events brought about the opportunity for Paul Evans to relocate Evans Media Group, a boutique advertising and social media agency to the Midwest from its original location just outside New York City, Evans and his partner wasted no time. “Over the years, business had brought me to Kansas City many times and I had always been intrigued by this center of culture and diversity in the heartland” said Evans from his Overland Park, KS office.

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (November 17, 2009) –In time for the holiday season, massage therapist Raymond W Smith has developed a unique way to help Hope House shelters. Smith is accepting gift certificates from other therapists or salons and donating them to women at local domestic violence centers. In return, donors receive from him a free session of their own.

V3 Integrated Marketing, a Kansas City based marketing and social media agency, has been selected by T2 and Back Alley Films in Kansas City, to spearhead the move into integration of social media into their traditional marketing and PR efforts. T2 creates content through motion design, animation and experiential projects — while Back Alley Films creates production content for multiple media platforms through a roster of multi-talented artists/directors. Together, T2 and Back Alley form a powerful and creative multi-media resource for their clients.

On Saturday November 28,2009 we will be feeding and clothing kansas citys poor and homeless at the Park Reserve Condos parking lot 31 and Batimore.

It is the only location big enough to do the job we could find, considering we expect thousands of the poor and homeless to show up to get materials to help them survive this winter.

Contact Name: Tamara O’Connor Phone: 816-795-4660
Central Zone Fax: 816-795-4408
20201 E. Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057

State Farm® awards three local organizations Educational Grants

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.

United States of America. November 06, 2009. Easy Site Build a very well reputed Website Builder company of USA introduces the latest Website Builder plans for the small businesses. These Website Builder plans have designed specifically to help the small business to earn the desired profits.

(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.

Miller Meiers Design for Communication to Represent International Earthworks Artist
Stan Herd

http://www.pitchengine.com/millermeiersdfc/miller-meiers-design-for-communication-to-represent-international-earthworks-artist-stan-herd/32544/

“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

Dobies Healthcare Group, a marketing and advertising agency specializing in the health care industry, was recently named agency of record for MidCon Distribution, Inc. (MidCon), a U.S. healthcare technology distributor.

Dobies Healthcare Group, a marketing and communications agency serving the health care industry, announces the promotion of Kelly Hemmingsen to account coordinator.

Hemmingsen will help manage the execution of branding, public relations and advertising efforts for Dobies clients including MidCon Distribution, a U.S. healthcare technology distributor, and LifeWise Renovations, a leader in aging in place initiatives.

JCPENNEY CUSTOMERS “ROUND-UP” TO SUPPORT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

100 Percent of Donations from JC Penney’s Recent “Round-Up” Program benefited the Boys & Girls Clubs

Kansas City, Missouri, October 30, 2009 – Thanks to funds raised through a recent “Round-Up” program at the JCPenney in Lee’s Summit, local children in need will continue to have access to afterschool programming at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City, the store’s JCPenney Afterschool Fund partner. From October 16th through the 26th, JCPenney customers were invited to “round-up” their JCPenney purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to local afterschool programs that provide at-risk children access to life-enriching activities that inspire children to be smart, strong and socially responsible.

(Topeka) The Kansas State Nurses Association announced its 2009-2010 officers and board members at the Annual Business Meeting in Salina on October 9.
The leadership includes President Patricia J. Plank, MSN, RN, Wichita; Vice President Martha Butler, PhD, RN, Winfield; Treasurer Cynthia Hornberger, PhD, ARNP-C, MBA, Lawrence; Secretary Kathy Outlaw, MSN, RN, Olathe; Past President Susan Bumsted, MN, RN, Wichita; Board Members Evelyn Bowman, PhD, RN, Garden City; Diana Corpstein, MSN, RN, Easton; Ronda Eagleson, MN, ARNP, RN, BC, Garnett; Craig Gunther, RN, Topeka; Michael Nelson, BSEd, RN, Wathena; Brenda Patzel, PhD, ARNP, RN.

Zona Rosa welcomes 10 new stores, services this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Zona Rosa is opening a number of new stores in the development’s Phase II and a few stores in Phase I just in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

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Black Dog Coffeehouse Voted #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City

Lenexa, KS October 15, 2009-- Black Dog Coffeehouse has been voted the #1 Independent Coffee Shop in Kansas City, and the #2 Coffee Shop overall, by voters participating in KMBC and CityVoter’s annual Best of Kansas City A-List.

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: 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.

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Contact: Robert O’Blennis, Chief Compliance Officer
TEL: 913-498-8898
FAX: 1-800-396-8898
EMAIL: Rob@planningretirements.com
October 6, 2009

LOCAL FIRM HOSTS ATTORNEY FOR PRESENTATION: THE 5 ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dr. Frank Jimenez
Integrity Chiropractic and Wellness
13200 W. 95th St.
Lenexa, KS 66215
(913) 888-2066
www.integrity-chiropractic.com

Chiropractic Effective Treatment of Headaches, Says American Chiropractic Association

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.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In these tough economic times when budgets are shrinking but expectations for increased sales and market share are not, marketers must make sure every marketing dollar is spent as wisely as possible. Key to accomplishing this is to make sure marketers are not just delivering the right message, but delivering that message through the media and channels of communications that are most influential to their targeted consumers.

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.

GUNS 'N HOSES -

(KANSAS, CITY, KS - Sept 16, 2009) Area police and fire fighters go toe-to-toe in the ring again this year hoping to win the belt in the fifth annual Guns N' Hoses Amateur Boxing Event to be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan.

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

Local Small Business Awarded Kansas City Green Solutions Contract

(Kansas City) – The American Basketball Association’s newest franchise team, The Kansas City Stars, recently named REIGN as their strategic partner and Agency of Record. The Stars, Kansas City’s newest minor league sports team operated by Fame Sports & Entertainment, has a full 2009-2010 schedule consisting of 30 games. The home opener will be held on November 27, 2009. All 15 home games will be played in Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City’s growing Power and Light District. REIGN’s work for The Stars has begun with the official launch of the website: www.kcstars.com. Other planned initiatives include traditional, digital, social media, and non-traditional grassroots marketing.

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