On Saturday, May 4, more than 100 Kansas City area Comcast employees, family members and friends volunteered their time and talents to paint, landscape, clean and stock the shelves of the newest Community Services League (CSL) location in Independence. The location, at 18109 E. 12th St., will house a CSL-run food pantry and Mid-Continent Library branch. The building is owned by the Fort Osage School District and formerly was home to its early education center.
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Merriam, KS – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission continues to experience growth and is celebrating its latest addition, the B.E. Smith Family Center, a new $24 million facility that will be home to both the Early Learning and Britain Development programs, with a grand opening on Tuesday, April 30. The space fosters an environment of inclusivity – allowing children with special needs and typically-developing children to learn, grow and thrive together.
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FROM THE KC CHAMBER'S PRESIDENT AND CEO
On June 18, KCMO voters will elect a new mayor and city council, but there’s another measure on the ballot that, if passed, would be detrimental to the city’s economic momentum.
Question 1 would impose an arbitrary 50 percent cap on the city’s ad valorem tax incentive offerings for economic development. The Chamber Board of Directors has voted unanimously to oppose Question 1. Here’s why:
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(North Kansas City, Mo. May 14, 2019) Peggy Schmitt, president and chief executive officer of North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health, announced her retirement, effective at the end of 2019.
“It has been an incredible privilege and honor to be a member of the North Kansas City Hospital team for over 25 years,” she said. “I will be forever grateful for the confidence and trust that I have been given over the years by our Board of Trustees, our medical staff, our leadership team and our employees.”
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ANNUAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON
Join the Centurions Alumni Association on Wednesday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m. for our annual luncheon and meeting. We are looking forward to kicking off the new membership year together while we learn from a local leader. Enjoy a fantastic lunch at Grand Street Café and of course great networking with alumni. The graduating class of 2019 is also encouraged to attend.
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The Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce has unanimously voted to oppose Question 1 on Kansas City, Missouri’s June 18 ballot. Question 1 would impose an arbitrary 50 percent cap on the city’s ad valorem tax incentive offerings for economic development.
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CONGRATULATIONS DAN CRANSHAW, 2019 BERNARD POWELL AWARD RECIPIENT
We are pleased to announce Dan Cranshaw as the 2019 recipient of the Bernard Powell Award. Dan Cranshaw is one of Kansas City’s strongest community volunteers and a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. His servant leadership demonstrates his passion for giving back to his community and providing meaningful leadership to numerous charitable organizations.
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Short Items of Interest – Economy | The End Game in Iran | Good News Expected in Jobs Report | Implications of an Aging Population | Graft Allegations Split Italian Coalition | What Else Can You Get from Armada? | Being Part of that Young Old Designation | New Chart – Italy’s Economic Growth Flat
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Kansas City Chiefs announced that Anne Scharf has been promoted to Vice President of Hunt Family Foundation and Civic Affairs.
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