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Kansas City PBS Shines with Six Nominations for 2023 Mid-America Regional EMMY® Awards

Local Documentaries, Digital Reporting Honored Read Article

Trial Lawyer Brian Boos Joins Foulston Siefkin’s Overland Park Office

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Experienced litigator Brian Boos has joined Foulston Siefkin LLP as of July 31, 2023. Boos brings 35 years of experience representing individuals and corporations in complex insurance and commercial litigation to Foulston’s employment and litigation practice group, increasing   Foulston’s Overland Park-based total attorneys to 25. Read Article

Comcast, Hillsdale in Miami County and the City of Paola Announce Multi-Million Dollar Project to Deliver High-Speed Internet to Homes and Businesses Across the Area

Construction of the 107-mile fiber-rich Xfinity 10G Network expansion project to begin in early 2024, bringing connectivity to more than 4,000 homes and businesses. Read Article

Park University Appoints Ford as Associate Vice President for Advancement

Parkville, Mo.—August 16, 2023 — Melissa Ford has been appointed as the associate vice president for advancement at Park University, effective today.In her role as AVP for advancement, Ford will be charged with developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies that support the University’s mission and goals. She will be responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a variety of fundraising campaigns, including capital campaigns, major gifts, planned giving and special events. Read Article

Foley Equipment Announces Shuttlewagon Dealer Appointment

Foley to bring 80+ years of experience to Shuttlewagon collaboration Read Article

Centurions NOW - August 14, 2023

First Year Orientation | Centurions Information Sessions | DEI Allyship Series and more... Read Article

Over $60 million Committed to Kansas City Area Students

Northwest Missouri State University and the University of Saint Mary partner with KC Scholars to offer millions of dollars in scholarships to area students in coming years. Read Article

Your Chamber at Work - August 14, 2023

Spotlight Kansas City | Member Standup | ATHENA Awards and more... Read Article

Chiefs Announce Red Wednesday for 2023 Kickoff Celebration; Flag Presale Begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – To capitalize on the excitement of the Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions for the NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, September 7, the club has announced that the traditional Red Friday celebration to start the football season will become Red Wednesday and will take place on Wednesday, September 6. Read Article

Benefits of a Skilled Workforce

Which is better, obtaining a college degree from a university or earning a credential from a reputable training program to aid someone in securing a family sustaining career? Studies indicate that a college degree is still the best path – but certified credentials can provide some of the same opportunities with less cost and time commitment. The focus at KC Scholars is to honor both short term credentials and college degrees. Read Article