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City of Independence announces health guideline updates
City of Independence announces health guideline updates for residents, businesses City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, in consultation with Acting Health Director Christina Heinen, today issued updated health orders which will go into effect at 12 a.m. on April 23, 2021. “We are not out of the woods yet, but our numbers are at this time moving in the right direction, which is allowing us to prepare for this next big step forward in our community,” Mayor Weir said. “Our efforts
Ron Baker, Former CEO of St. Luke’s East in KC, Hired to Lead St. Mary’s Medical Center
Ron Baker, Former CEO of St. Luke’s East in KC,Hired to Lead St. Mary’s Medical Center Blue Springs, MO. April 8, 2021 ―On April 12, 2021, St. Mary’s Medical Center will welcome new CEO Ron L. Baker, FACHE, CMPE, former CEO of Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Kansas City with a 25-year career in the Saint Luke’s Health System, where he held numerous executive leadership roles. Baker enjoyed top decile performance in patient and employee satisfaction with significant growth on the St. Luke’s East campus. Most
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Hownd Acquires Australian Mesh WiFi Platform PoweredLocal
Hownd Acquires Australian Mesh WiFi Platform PoweredLocalAdds new capabilities, grows customer base, and continues global expansionTEMPE, ARIZONA – March 24, 2021 - Hownd®, a technology company that generates effortless foot traffic and revenue for brick and mortar merchants, has acquired PoweredLocal, an Australian provider of mesh WiFi solutions that convert real-world visitors into digital profiles complete with contact information to drive ongoing engagement and repeat visits. The acquisition adds
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Whataburger Making Debut in Kansas City Area
Whataburger Making Debut in Kansas City AreaOpening restaurants in Lee’s Summit, Independence, Overland Park and Blue Springs; hiring 700 local employees by end of 2021SAN ANTONIO (March 24, 2021) – Whataburger has some super fans in Kansas City, so it was only a matter of time before the brand made its debut in the metro area. Known for serving up a little hometown fun alongside its famous burgers and extraordinary customer service, Whataburger plans to open four corporate restaurants this year, with its
Supporting BIPOC-owned Businesses Creates Greater Opportunity for All
Supporting BIPOC-owned Businesses Creates Greater Opportunity for All By Kalyn Hove, vice president, Comcast Business, Kansas City Area While ongoing effects from the pandemic have impacted countless businesses, a recent National Bureau of Economic Research study revealed Black, Indigenous and People of Color-owned (BIPOC) organizations have taken a bigger hit than most. Nationally, the number of Black business owners plummeted last year from 1.1 million in February 2020 to 640,000 in April — a 41%
United WE’s Appointments Project® Announces Expanded Programming to Independence, Missouri
United WE’s Appointments Project® Announces Expanded Programming to Independence, Missouri Appointments Project® Expands to Four New Cities Across Kansas City Metro to Increase Women’s Participation on Boards and Commissions Kansas City, MO – March 16, 2021 – The Office of Mayor Eileen Weir and United WE today announce their collaborative partnership to increase the number of women on local boards and commissions through the Appointments Project®. Independence is the fourth community in the Kansas City
DEFINING MOMENTS: COMMUNITY LEADERS STEPPING UP TO HELP THE INDEPENDENCE CHAMBER
DEFINING MOMENTS: COMMUNITY LEADERS STEPPING UP TO HELP THE INDEPENDENCE CHAMBERINDEPENDENCE, MO –The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the business community hard. The Independence Chamber of Commerce was not immune to the impact. With the cancellation of many Chamber events including the SantaCaliGon Days Festival (the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year), created a great loss of revenue for the Chamber, and therefore, the community. “When crisis hits, good people are driven to step up”, said
