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Kansas City Symphony guarantees no changes to musician salaries, benefits through current 2019/20 season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. | March 26, 2020 — The Kansas City Symphony leadership and musicians have reached an agreement to guarantee musician salaries and benefits through the end of this current season. Read Article

Athletico locations are open, available, and ready to serve our community both in clinic and via telehealth services

During this unprecedented situation with COVID-19, you may be aware that many Kansas City outpatient Physical Therapy clinics are temporarily closing their doors. Please know that our Athletico locations are open, available, and ready to serve our community both in clinic and via telehealth services. Read Article

Foley Equipment Names Steven Liggit as New Chief Financial Officer

Deeply experienced financial executive to help the company into its ninth decade of empowering progress. Read Article

Batteries Plus Bulbs Remains Open to Meet Immediate Consumer Needs; Adds Curbside Pickup

Franchise continues to provide essential battery products, device repair services Read Article

Community Blood Center Expands Capacity at Donor Centers; Cancels all Blood Drives

As stay-at-home mandate takes place in Kansas City, CBC moves to appointment-only schedule Read Article

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SBA Ofrece Asistencia de Desastres a los Pequeños Negocios de Impactados Económicamente por Coronavirus (COVID19) Read Article

Johnson County Community College Announces 6th New President

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – (March 19, 2020) – Dr. Andrew (Andy) W. Bowne (pronounced like “town”) will be JCCC’s new President starting July 1, 2020. Dr. Bowne will succeed Dr. Joe M. Sopcich, who has served in this position since June 2013 and has been employed by the College since 1992. Dr. Bowne was unanimously approved by the JCCC Board of Trustees in the board’s regular meeting on March 19. Board Chair Greg Musil shared the Board’s anticipation of welcoming Dr. Bowne to the campus and the community. Read Article

Kansas City Collegiate Admissions Professionals COVID-19 Message

In this time of uncertainty, Kansas City Collegiate Admissions Professionals (KCCAP- kccap.org) wants you to know we are here as a collective and ready to help build our workforce. With 24 member colleges, there are plenty of online credit and certificate programs that can be accessed from anywhere. While the KC Metro has been advised to implement social distancing, what better time to begin distance learning to keep your goals on track. Read Article

Food & Sanitation Supplies for Hope Faith

We are asking for your help! As we're working to keep our guests safe, healthy, and fed, we are asking for your assistance in sourcing bulk meal supplies to be given out in paper sack care packages. If you are able to do so safely, please bring the following to Hope Faith or VCP to provide for Kansas City's homeless population. Hope Faith: 705 Virginia Ave, Kansas City, MO 64106VCP: 8900 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131Food Items Read Article

Comcast Announces Comprehensive COVID-19 Response to Help Keep Americans Connected to the Internet

Company Opens Xfinity WiFi Network Nationally for Free, Offers Unlimited Data for Free, Confirms Its Commitment to Connecting Low-Income Families Read Article