Residential Construction

(Kansas City, MO) November, 2009 – If you are a Kansas City homeowner looking to re-roof your home, you may be interested in participating in a new and unique roofing program offered by Faith Roofing. Faith Roofing has developed a new roofing program designed to offer higher quality roofs and warranty services at a clear cost savings to KC homeowners. Faith Roofing is offering this new roofing program exclusively to homeowners in the Kansas City area. The project manager for Faith Roofing Company serving the Kansas City area is Keith Worrel.

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

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.”

PRESS RELEASE
$8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Expiring Soon
104 days left
(as of 8/19/09)
…until the $8,000 Tax Credit expires! To date, this year, the federal stimulus generated tax credit has accounted for a large percentage of home sales in the country. So, the stimulus has served its purpose.

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

(Kansas City, MO) July, 2009 – If you are a Kansas City homeowner or are looking to become a Kansas City homeowner, owning a home can be rewarding and challenging at the same time. Over the lifetime of owning a home a number of important “green” home decisions most likely will arise. When important “green” home decisions do arise; where do you start, how do you proceed and who do you go to for advice and assistance? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a “green” real estate expert who had a broad range of “green” real estate and construction experience and a unique skill set that could consult and advise with Kansas City homeowners to provide solutions to most any important “green” home decision?

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.

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

Dallas, TX - One of the major concerns when people have to stay in a new city for a long period of time is having comfortable yet affordable accommodations. If travelers have to stay in a new place for 30 days or more, then staying in hotels can turn out to be very expensive. Companies often have their executives traveling to new cities and it is a major challenge to arrange for comfortable accommodations or help them relocate their families.

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 .

Receive 1 text message on your cell phone with Deals of the Day sales & bargains from local businesses.

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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

(Kansas City, MO) June, 2009 – If you are a Kansas City homeowner or are looking to become a Kansas City homeowner, owning a home can be rewarding and challenging at the same time. Over the lifetime of owning a home a number of important home decisions and issues most likely will arise. When important home decisions/issues do arise; where do you start, how do you proceed and who do you go to for advice and assistance? Wouldn’t it be great if there was a real estate expert who had a broad range of real estate and construction experience and a unique skill set that could consult and advise with Kansas City homeowners to provide solutions to most any important home decision/issue?

Contact:
Megan Payeur or Bruce Gilbert
913-642-6184
bruce@regardingkitchens.com

Lenexa designer and business owner Bev Gilbert has become known in the Kansas City area for designing fabulous kitchen for discerning homeowners. Now she has gained national recognition, having one of her kitchens chosen for the cover of the Better Homes and Gardens Kitchen and Bath Ideas Magazine, May/June Issue.

A local Raytown mother by the name of Cathy Patterson is currently getting her home cleaned out and ready to receive new carpet and refinished hardwood flooring installed for free. Longtime family owned business Kenny's Tile and Hardwood Flooring, located in Grandview is making efforts to encourage local homeowners in need through our countries recession. Future homeowners in need of remodel assistance may be selected again by submitting an email written request to (sunniday@me.com) for review. Also volunteers looking to help support through this time are strongly encouraged to email their contact information today.

NECA/IBEW Power Partners News Release
301 E. 103rd Terrace
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

For more information please contact:
Jill Masson, 816.960.3118, jmasson@bwcom.com
Sean Wheeler, 816.960.3116, swheeler@bwcom.com

Chris Jones named Land Acquisition Manager for McBride & Son Companies

The McBride & Son Companies, the largest home builder and residential land developer in Missouri, announced that Chris Jones has been named Land Acquisition Manager.

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

(Kansas City, MO) April 21, 2009 – Over the last few decades a large number of real estate consumers have been disappointed or taken advantage of when purchasing a home or small business. Advantage Consulting, LLC is pleased to announce the offering of a free ‘consumer protection’ home purchasing workshop designed to raise confidence and protect and educate consumers to prepare and assist them in making a wise home purchasing decision.

Energy Management Technology that once benefited only large corporations and industries is now available for residential home and small business owners in KC.

Lawrence-based Indoor Environmental Solutions [IES], an environmental technology company, is pleased to announce it’s partnership with Aerus Holdings and EcoTrust Energy. IES’s certification now provides eastern Kansas and western Missouri electric consumers a way to counteract increasing rates and quality concerns.

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.