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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.

August 12, 2009
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Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital, together with Dr. Glenn Amundson and Dr. Alex Bailey are currently recruiting patients with degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine for participation in a clinical trial of the DIAM Spinal Stabilization System by Medtronic.

Date: Friday, November 06, 2009

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

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

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(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, MO (October 26, 2009) – There are countless studies on massage therapy’s positive effects. From stress reduction to better sleep to a better sense of wellness, massage therapy plays a large role in overall health. But what if the people who need it most aren’t getting it?

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.

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.

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.

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: 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

Burr Oak Center for Durable Culture launches Project in the Loess Hills

Residents of Western Iowa and Eastern Nebraska soon can learn about a new project aimed to decrease their energy bills by weatherizing homes and public buildings, secure affordable and reliable access to fresh foods, explore better nutrition and eating habits (especially for children and low-income individuals), facilitate better public health, and create rewarding jobs for local people.

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CONTACT: Laurie Todd, laurie@staytc.com
913-284-1863
Web site: www.staytc.com

StaytheCourse

StaytheCourse, in partnership with the American Heart Association and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Nursing, will launch Choose to Move, a 12-week research study program designed specifically to help women meet their healthier living goals. The program’s components include a physical work-up, light exercise, nutritional coaching and online support.

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

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.”

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

RAMP UP YOUR BUSINESS AS A CERTIFIED VENDOR

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:

Date: Monday, August 17, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

THE CHAMBER TO PRESENT FORUM ON HEALTH CARE REFORM

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.

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CONTACT: Bryan Stevenson - 816-536-7493, bryan@dragonfamilymartialarts.com

LOCATION: Dragon Family Martial Arts & Fitness Center, 13901 E Noland Court, Independence, MO 64055

DATE: August 29, 2009 11am-5pm

Walk Now For Autism Rummage Sale

In the tens years that the school has been open, Dragon Family Martial Arts Center has acquired experience with training children and adults with mental and/or physical disorders. Their motto, “Empowering the individual for unlimited potential” applies to all that cross their threshold. With research showing the benefits of martial arts for ADD/ADHD and Autism stricken children, Dragon Family Martial Arts Center is happy to do their part. "

Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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

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

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Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce

www.childrenanddisasters.acf.hhs.gov

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July 28, 2009
Contact: Vinicia Mascarenhas, (202) 401-9392
Matt Seney, (202) 205-9547

National Commission and American Red Cross Partner to Develop Emergency Shelter Standards for Children

Date: Friday, July 17, 2009
Contact: Chris Lester, (816) 374-5452; email lester@kcchamber.com
Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com

A HINT OF OPTIMISM ABOUT THE ECONOMY FROM AREA BUSINESSES

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.

July 1, 2009. Lawrence, Kansas 
LAWRENCE, KS – In an effort to support and improve local businesses during the current economy, Christina K. Bolas, owner of People Path LLC in downtown Lawrence, has volunteered to conduct a research study free of charge for The Community Mercantile Co-op (aka The Merc Market & Deli). Goals of the study include learning ways to increase local suppliers, boost community awareness, and enhance community involvement in the local food system.

(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.