Digital Equity Initiatives in Independence/Blue Springs
Digital Equity Initiatives in Independence/Blue Springs Comcast Addresses Internet Connectivity Needed In & Out of the Home Local Independence Family Shares How Life Changed through Internet Essentials program Independence, MO—August 23, 2021—One critical lesson from the COVID-19 crisis is the importance of a reliable home Internet connection. With schools closed, and people working remote, the Internet became, and still is, the sole means for connecting. But not everyone has equal access to the
Rachel House Announces Name Change to Resource Health Services
Rachel House Announces Name Change to Resource Health ServicesRachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers ARE NOW Resource Health Services! They have the same mission and the same vision, only now they have a new name and new services. Resource Health is committed to offering compassionate care to men and women who are likely to experience an unplanned pregnancy. Clients receive confidential care through STD Testing & Treatment, Pregnancy Tests, Ultrasound, Education for Moms and Dads and Mentoring throughout
Salvus TG Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Global Managed
Salvus TG Ranked on Channel Futures MSP 501—Tech Industry’s Most Prestigious List of Global Managed Service ProvidersAnnual MSP 501 Identifies Industry’s Best‐in‐Class Businesses Growing Via Recurring Revenue and Innovation JULY 2021: Salvus TG has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Salvus TG is proud to have been selected as one of the technology industry’s top‐performing providers of managed services by the
City of Independence announces lifting of mask mandate, social distancing capacity restrictions
City of Independence announces lifting of mask mandate, social distancing capacity restrictions INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – City of Independence Mayor Eileen Weir, in consultation with Acting Health Director Christina Heinen, today announced that effective immediately masks are not required indoors or outdoors and all social distancing capacity restrictions have been lifted. However, those who have not been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in all public settings. “Since
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Independence Civic Council Voted to Approve Funding for the Independence Police Foundation
Independence Civic Council Voted to Approve Funding for theIndependence Police FoundationINDEPENDENCE, MO – On Monday, April 26, 2021, Independence Civic Council members voted to approve a $2,500 grant to support the Independence Police Foundation’s project for License Plate Readers, to be placed in the 39th Street retail district near the Independence Center. Police Chief Brad Halsey has identified the need as a priority to provide valuable information to officers in real time. The purpose of the
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
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
