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True North Hotel group opens 21st property
May 14, 2013 in Member NewsOverland Park-based True North Hotel Group has opened its 21st hotel, a 126-room Hampton Inn & Suites in Henrietta, N.Y., a suburb of Greater Rochester. Read more
KCIM opens Endocrinology/Bone Health & Osteoporosis Clinic
May 13, 2013 in Member NewsKansas City Internal Medicine (KCIM), the city’s largest privately held internal medicine practice, has opened its new Endocrinology/Bone Health & Osteoporosis Clinic at Menorah Medical Park. Read more
Johnson County Community College selects new president
May 9, 2013 in Member NewsDr. Joseph M. Sopcich will succeed Dr. Terry Calaway as the president of Johnson County Community College when Calaway leaves on July 31. Read more
Terracon Named #38 on ENR’s 2013 Top 500 design firms list
May 9, 2013 in Member NewsEngineering News-Record (ENR) ranked Terracon #38 on its 2013 Top 500 Design Firms list, Read more
POSIM, LLC, celebrates expansion project
May 9, 2013 in Member NewsPOSIM, LLC has recently relocated its corporate headquarters to Overland Park and completed a major expansion project. Read more
Shawnee Mission schools on Newsweek list of America's Best
May 6, 2013 in Member NewsFour Shawnee Mission School District high schools are being recognized by Newsweek as national leaders in preparing students for college. Read more
Shawnee Mission Medical purchases new high-tech system to prevent infections
May 3, 2013 in Member NewsShawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) is the first hospital in the Kansas City area to use new ultraviolet (UV) light technology that eliminates harmful bacteria in an effort to reduce the rate of hospital-associated infections. Read more
Shawnee Mission high schools ranked among best in the nation
May 2, 2013 in Member NewsFour Shawnee Mission high schools have been ranked among the best high schools in the United States. Read more
Chadick earns CFP certification
Apr 24, 2013 in Member NewsMorgan Stanley announced that Kit Chadick Financial Advisor, Financial Planning Specialist has earned the distinguished CFP® certification as part of his ongoing professional development. Read more
LS2group opens office in Overland Park
Apr 22, 2013 in Member NewsLarson Shannahan Slifka Group (LS2group) recently announced the opening of a new office in Overland Park, expanding the public relations and public affairs firm’s presence in the Midwest. Read more
Blue Valley seniors named Presidential Scholar semifinalists
Apr 22, 2013 in Member NewsTwo Blue Valley seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2013 Presidential Scholar program. Read more
Polsinelli law firm announces new name; new value proposition
Apr 22, 2013 in Member NewsNational law firm Polsinelli will operate under a single name, a new visual identity, and a new value proposition, effective April 22. Read more
Shawnee Mission Schools lauded by Washington Post
Apr 19, 2013 in Member NewsThe Washington Post has included two Shawnee Mission schools on its list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools. Read more
Olathe Schools to hold meetings on bond election
Apr 16, 2013 in Member NewsThe Olathe Public Schools will host four Bond 2013 Town Hall meetings to provide patrons with an opportunity to learn more about the upcoming no-tax-increase bond election. Read more
Old Chicago Restaurant to unveil new brand direction
Apr 15, 2013 in Member NewsOld Chicago Restaurant is implementing updates to its brand, menu and design, which it will unveil on April 25. Read more
Shawnee Mission Schools share green initiatives with the community
Apr 12, 2013 in Member NewsEfforts in the Shawnee Mission School District to be environmentally friendly continue to grow. Read more
Freebirds World Burrito to open in Overland Park
Apr 11, 2013 in Member NewsFreebirds World Burrito, the fast casual burrito joint with a rock ‘n’ roll attitude will open in Overland Park on Thursday, April 18. Read more
Straub's Young honored with Professional Progress Award from Kansas State University
Apr 11, 2013 in Member NewsParker Young, Straub Construction Company, Inc., has been honored by Kansas State University with the College of Engineering’s Professional Progress Award given for career accomplishment in the first 20 years following graduation. Read more
Downtown Overland Park announces new business openings
Apr 10, 2013 in CommunityDowntown Overland Park is seeing an influx of both creative and service-oriented entrepreneurs. Read more
The Builders' Association signs agreement with OSHA
Apr 10, 2013 in Member NewsThe Builders’ Association has signed a new Build Safe Partnership Program agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Kansas City, Omaha, St. Louis and Wichita Area offices. Read more
Colyer receives Frist Humanitarian Award
Apr 9, 2013 in Member NewsJeffrey Colyer, MD, a surgeon at Overland Park Regional Medical Center has been announced as the physician recipient of the hospital’s prestigious Frist Humanitarian Award. Read more
Staples Promotional Products to stay in Overland Park
Apr 8, 2013 in Economic DevelopmentThe Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council announced today that Staples will keep its main office for Staples Promotional Products in Overland Park. Read more
Shawnee Mission Medical Center to open cancer center
Apr 4, 2013 in Member NewsShawnee Mission Medical Center will open an outpatient Cancer Center in mid-2013. Read more
Three admitted as Shareholders at Mize Houser & Company
Apr 3, 2013 in Member NewsSusan T. Hammons, PMP, Lori L. Pittman, CPA and Steven A. Talken, CPA have been admitted as shareholders of Mize Houser & Company P.A., Certified Public Accountants. Read more
Black & Veatch selects new chairman, president and CEO
Apr 3, 2013 in Member NewsBlack & Veatch has selected a new Chairman, President and CEO for the company upon the decision of Len Rodman to retire at the end of 2013 Read more
Marillac appoints Jensen as president and CEO
Mar 29, 2013 in Member NewsJerry Jensen has been selected as the new president and CEO of Marillac. Read more
Shawnee Mission Schools establish Johnson Fund
Mar 27, 2013 in Member NewsThe Shawnee Mission Board of Education and Shawnee Mission Education Foundation have announced the Johnson Fund to honor the 27 years of service by Superintendent Dr. Gene Johnson. Read more
Olathe School Board approves bond election
Mar 26, 2013 in Member NewsThe Olathe Board of Education unanimously voted to move forward with a $244.8 million bond election at a special meeting on March 25. Read more
Tallgrass Creek breaking ground for new continuing care neighborhood
Mar 25, 2013 in Member NewsTallgrass Creek retirement community will hold a groundbreaking for a new continuing care neighborhood on March 28. Read more
Great Plains SPCA receives keys to regional animal shelter
Mar 18, 2013 in Member NewsThis week, Great Plains SPCA officially received the keys to the new Regional Animal Shelter it will operate for Jackson County in Independence. Read more
Blue Valley Board of Education appoints new member
Mar 13, 2013 in Member NewsBlue Valley patron Stacy Obringer-Varhall has been appointed to fill an open position on the Blue Valley Board of Education. Read more
Shawnee Mission Medical Center honors physicians at Annual Banque
Mar 11, 2013 in Member NewsShawnee Mission Medical Center recently honored six of its physicians with Recognizing Physician Excellence Awards. Read more
Menorah Medical Center announces two new physicians
Feb 19, 2013 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center announced that two physicians have joined Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah. Read more
SAFEHOME announces new leadership
Feb 18, 2013 in Member NewsSAFEHOME has named Janee’ Hanzlick its new Executive Director; and Kristin Brumm its new Assistant Director. Read more
McAuley & Crandall, PA, announces new CPA
Feb 18, 2013 in Member NewsJackie Reynolds, a staff accountant at McAuley & Crandall, PA has earned her CPA certification. Read more
Parisi Cafe opens in Park Place
Feb 5, 2013 in Member NewsParisi Café has opened a second shop at Park Place in Leawood. The new café features hand-brewed coffee by the cup, barista-prepared espresso drinks, iced coffees, artisan teas, Italian sodas and more – all made with Parisi’s locally-roasted coffee. Read more
Record number of Blue Valley seniors named Presidential Scholars candidates
Jan 25, 2013 in Member NewsA record 19 Blue Valley seniors have been named candidates in the 2013 Presidential Scholars Program. Read more
Downtown Overland Park Partnership hires new marketing and events director
Jan 16, 2013 in Member NewsAndy Graham is the new director of marketing and events for the Downtown Overland Park Partnership. Read more
Terracon acquires Minneapolis-based environmental services firm
Jan 9, 2013 in Member NewsTerracon Consultants, Inc., has acquired The Liesch Companies - Environmental Consultants & Engineers, based in Minneapolis, Minn. Read more
True North Hotel Group announces key leadership appointments
Jan 9, 2013 in Member NewsTrue North Hotel Group has announced the transition of three key executives – Lew Wiens, Richard Merkel and Brad Wiens – into new chief officer positions. Read more
Tallgrass Creek marks record increase in resident occupancy for 2012
Jan 8, 2013 in Member NewsTallgrass Creek retirement community marked an increase in resident occupancy in 2012, ending the year with a record 98 percent occupancy. Read more
Marillac receives grant for new evening/weekend psych clinic
Jan 8, 2013 in Member NewsMarillac has been awarded a grant of $96,360 from the REACH Healthcare Foundation to expand its Overland Park Outpatient Clinic. Read more
Builders' Association announces promotion of Dr. Richard Bruce
Jan 2, 2013 in Member NewsThe Builders’ Association has announced the promotion of Dr. Richard Bruce as Education & Training Assistant Director. Read more
AT&T supports Marillac program to help families rebuild
Dec 26, 2012 in Member NewsMarillac has received a $3,500 contribution from AT&T to support its growing outpatient mental health clinic for children and teens. Read more
New admission fee for arboretum begins in 2013
Dec 20, 2012 in CommunityVisitors to the nationally recognized Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens will begin paying an admission fee in 2013. Read more
Straub Construction receives 7 national and local awards
Dec 19, 2012 in Member NewsStraub Construction Company, Inc. has recently been honored with seven local and national awards. Read more
Chamber announces 2013 State Legislative Priorities
Dec 13, 2012 in Chamber NewsThe Overland Park Chamber of Commerce has adopted its 2013 State Legislative Priorities that it will support on behalf of Overland Park businesses. Read more
True North Hotel Group receives Marriott's highest owner/franchisee honor
Dec 13, 2012 in Member NewsTrue North Hotel Group has for an unprecedented fourth time received Marriott International’s highest owner/franchisee honor, the Partnership Circle Award. Read more
Great Plains SPCA to open doors of pet adoption center
Dec 12, 2012 in Member NewsGreat Plains SPCA will celebrate the grand opening of its new Pet Adoption Center in Merriam on December 15. Read more
Tallgrass Creek to build continuing care building
Dec 12, 2012 in Member NewsTallgrass Creek retirement community today announced Spring 2013 construction of a continuing care building that will include 28 assisted living apartments, 28 memory care apartments and 44 skilled nursing rooms. Read more
Tallgrass Creek residents donate nearly $50,000 to Staff Appreciation Fund
Dec 11, 2012 in Member NewsResidents of Tallgrass Creek retirement community have donated $48,079 to their campus’ Staff Appreciation Fund to show their appreciation to their hourly staff for jobs well done in 2012. Read more
Health Outcomes Sciences moves to Overland Park
Dec 10, 2012 in Economic DevelopmentThe Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council is pleased to welcome Health Outcomes Sciences to Overland Park. Read more
Chamber holds 2012 annual meeting
Dec 7, 2012 in Chamber NewsMore than 500 business professionals heard four chief executive officers of Overland Park companies discuss the economic outlook during the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting. Read more
Shawnee Mission Medical Center receives $1 million gift
Dec 5, 2012 in Member NewsBenny and Edith Lee have made a $1 million gift to The Foundation for Shawnee Mission Medical Center to name the Atrium of the new Shawnee Mission Birth Center. Read more
Hooser honored as Midwest's top golf instructor
Nov 27, 2012 in Member NewsPaul Hooser, PGA Director of Instruction at the Overland Park Golf Division’s “University of Golf” has been recognized as the 2012 PGA “Teacher of the Year” by the Midwest PGA Section. Read more
Local company acquires former Glenwood Towers buildings
Nov 21, 2012 in Economic DevelopmentShamrock Trading Corp. announces the purchase of the Glenwood Place office buildings in a transaction that closed earlier this week. Read more
Blue Valley students nominated to United States Service Academies
Nov 21, 2012 in Member NewsCongressman Kevin Yoder (R-KS) recently nominated four Blue Valley students from the 3rd Congressional District to a United States Service Academy. Read more
OPRMC doctor named in the Top Doctors 2012 by U.S. News & World Report
Nov 15, 2012 in Member NewsRobert M. Beatty, MD, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, has been named in the Top Doctors 2012 by U.S. News & World Report. Read more
Weinand joins Shafer, Kline & Warren
Nov 15, 2012 in Member NewsChad Weinand, PLA, LEED AP, has joined Shafer, Kline & Warren, Inc., as a landscape architect where he is responsible for leading the firm’s design of outdoor spaces. Read more
JCCC's Writing Center helps students and community
Nov 15, 2012 in Member NewsJCCC’s Writing Center, located on the third floor of the library, is a free student and community support center created to assist writers with reviewing, refreshing and raising their writing skills. Read more
Terracon Consultants acquires California company
Nov 15, 2012 in Member NewsTerracon Consultants, Inc. has acquired Earthtec, Inc., based in Roseville, Calif. Read more
True North Hotel Group announces three vice president promotions
Nov 13, 2012 in Member NewsTrue North Hotel Group President Lew Wiens today announced three vice president-level additions – Dave Mashburn, Jerry Culkin and Joe Novak – to the company’s leadership team. Read more
AT&T supports KidsTLC program to help children with autism
Nov 12, 2012 in Member NewsKidsTLC has received a $3,500 contribution from the AT&T Foundation to support a new program to help children with autism. Read more
Famous Dave's opens in Overland Park
Nov 12, 2012 in Member NewsFamous Dave's of America, Inc., announces the opening of the company's newest restaurant in Overland Park. Read more
BHC RHODES hires Kennis Mann
Nov 9, 2012 in Member NewsMr. Kennis Mann, CFHP, joins BHC RHODES as a Project Manager in their Utilities Services segment. Read more
NetStandard bolsters management team; prepares for continued growth
Nov 8, 2012 in Member NewsNetStandard announced today the promotion of Ray Jackson and Leo Hart to the company’s management team. Read more
Overland Park CVB staff member receives sports industry designation
Oct 30, 2012 in Member NewsJustin Stine, Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau, has completed the Certified Sports Event Executive (CSEE) program. Read more
Olathe's Berry named 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year
Oct 29, 2012 in Member NewsThe Kansas School Superintendents' Association has selected Olathe Superintendent Marlin Berry as the 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year. Read more
Olathe School District sweeps Energy Star Awards statewide
Oct 26, 2012 in Member NewsThe Olathe School District has more than half of this year's K-12 Energy Star Award recipients in Kansas, which confirms the district's commitment to energy conservation. Read more
Ash Grove Cemetery announces promotions
Oct 25, 2012 in Member NewsThe Ash Grove Cement Company has announced promotions and retirements in its sales leadership teams. Read more
JCCC president Calaway announces his retirement
Oct 24, 2012 in Member NewsTerry Calaway has announced his retirement as president of Johnson County Community College. Read more
Black & Veatch Foundation awards $200,000 grant to Kansas State University
Oct 24, 2012 in Member NewsBlack & Veatch, through its Building a World of Difference® Foundation, is supporting research on solar-powered charging stations for electric and hybrid vehicles at Kansas State University with a $200,000 grant.
Read moreWilkinson to receive Charles S. Billings Award
Oct 24, 2012 in Member NewsThe Kansas Hospital Association has announced that Steven D. Wilkinson, president and CEO of Menorah Medical Center, has been selected to receive the Charles S. Billings Award. Read more
CVB staff achieve Kansas Destination Specialist certifications
Oct 24, 2012 in Member NewsTwo members of the Overland Park Convention & Visitors Bureau - Kelly Peetoom, vice president of sales; and Mindy Lallier, senior sales manager; have achieved Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) certifications. Read more
JCCC events spotlight democracy
Oct 3, 2012 in Member NewsJohnson County Community College has joined a national initiative that seeks to ensure that every college student gains an education in democracy. Read more
Menorah names Coe as director of physician relations and business development
Oct 2, 2012 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center has named Rob Coe as director of Physician Relations and Business Development. Read more
Overland Park wins 2012 Kansas City Visitors Choice Award
Sep 28, 2012 in CommunityOverland Park was named the winner of the "Favorite KC-area Destination" category in the 2012 Visitors' Choice Awards sponsored by the Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association.
Read moreBlue Valley students named National Achievement semifinalists
Sep 27, 2012 in Member NewsThree Blue Valley seniors were named semifinalists in the 2013 National Achievement Scholarship Program, an academic competition for scholastically talented African-American high school students. Read more
ARCHITECT recognizes DLR Group as #1 firm in nation
Sep 24, 2012 in Member NewsARCHITECT magazine, the official publication of the American Institute of Architects, has recognized DLR Group as the #1 firm in the United States. Read more
Distributor bringing 130 jobs to Overland Park
Sep 21, 2012 in Economic DevelopmentThe Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council is pleased to welcome the corporate offices of Hantover, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ARY, Inc., to Overland Park. Read more
Menorah earns national quality recognition from The Joint Commission
Sep 19, 2012 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center was named as one of the nation’s top performing hospitals on key quality measures by The Joint Commission. Read more
Rasmussen College to open Overland Park campus
Sep 13, 2012 in CommunityRasmussen College, a regionally accredited post-secondary institution of higher education, announced plans to open a new campus in Overland Park. Read more
Terracon aqcquires Salt Lake City environmental services company
Sep 12, 2012 in Member NewsTerracon Consultants, Inc., has acquired IHI Environmental, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read more
Johnson County Wastewater recognized by national agency
Sep 10, 2012 in Member NewsJohnson County Wastewater earned six Peak Performance awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies. Read more
Terracon and Examinetics forge strategic alliance to provide industrial hygiene services
Aug 29, 2012 in Member NewsTerracon has forged a strategic alliance with Examinetics, Inc. to provide comprehensive industrial hygiene services to clients. Read more
OMNI Employment Management Services, LLC welcomes new employees
Aug 29, 2012 in Member NewsOMNI Employment Management Services has announced these new staff members: Jon Binder, Kelli Bloyd, Casey Jones, and Taylor Wehrwein. Read more
Saint Luke’s to open Health & Wellness Center
Aug 27, 2012 in Member NewsBuild-out is under way at the new Saint Luke’s Health & Wellness Center, located within the Jewish Community Center on 115th Street between Nall and Lamar in Overland Park. Read more
Fisher & Phillips attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America 2013
Aug 27, 2012 in Member NewsBrian Finucane, Randy Coffey and Jim Holland, partners in the Kansas City., Mo., office of Fisher & Phillips LLP, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013. Read more
Blue Valley Recreation Commission announces new hires
Aug 23, 2012 in Member NewsBlue Valley Recreation Commission has hired Angie Schechinger as a Gymnastics Program Coordinator and Megan Spence as a Program Assistant in the sports department. Read more
Nephrologist Joins St. Joseph Medical Center
Aug 23, 2012 in Member NewsHemender S. Vats, MD, FACP, recently joined the medical staff at St. Joseph Medical Center Read more
Jani L. Johnson named Saint Luke’s South Hospital president and CEO
Aug 22, 2012 in Member NewsJani L. Johnson has been appointed the new president and CEO for Saint Luke’s South Hospital effective Monday, Sept. 10. Read more
Overland Park CVB premiers new destination promotional video
Aug 22, 2012 in Member NewsThe Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (OPCVB) premiered a new destination promotional video this week. Read more
City adopts 2013 budget with more police protection and a tax decrease
Aug 20, 2012 in CommunityThe Overland Park City Council adopted a 2013 budget that includes more police officers and street maintenance and a slight decrease in the 2012 property tax rate. Read more
Money magazine ranks Overland Park #9 in "Best Places to Live"
Aug 20, 2012 in CommunityOnce again, Overland Park has scored a Top 10 ranking in Money Magazine's biennial "Best Places to Live" list of America's best small cities. Read more
Cindy Wysong joins Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management
Aug 15, 2012 in Member NewsBoyer & Corporon Wealth Management welcomes Cindy Wysong as the firm’s new para planner. Read more
Builders’ Association celebrates 125 years of service to the commercial construction industry
Aug 12, 2012 in Member NewsThe Builders’ Association celebrated 125 years of service to the commercial construction industry on August 9, 2012. Read more
Katherine A. Howell Named Chief Nurse Executive
Aug 7, 2012 in Member NewsSaint Luke’s South Hospital CEO Katherine A. Howell, RN, BSN, MBA, has been appointed senior vice president and chief nurse executive for Saint Luke’s Health System. Read more
JCCC named by Chronicle of Higher Education as great college to work for
Aug 7, 2012 in Member NewsJohnson County Community College is again one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a survey conducted by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Menorah among first hospitals in Kansas City to offer imaging to identify Parkinson's Disease
Aug 3, 2012 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center is among the first hospitals in the Kansas City area to offer DaTscan™, the only FDA-approved imaging agent for assessment of movement disorders. Read more
Nurse practitioner joins Midwest Cancer Center at Menorah Medical Center
Aug 3, 2012 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center is announced the addition of Teressa Price, FNP, to the Midwest Cancer Care at Menorah. Read more
Blue Valley Schools and Blue Valley Rec look to use former First Family Church space
Aug 3, 2012 in Member NewsThe Blue Valley School District is exploring a new partnership with the Blue Valley Recreation Commission to utilize space on the former First Family Church property for indoor recreational activities. Read more
Alexander Open Systems expanding in Overland Park
Aug 3, 2012 in Economic DevelopmentThe Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council today announced an expansion by Alexander Open Systems of its corporate headquarters in Overland Park. Read more
Saint Luke’s South Hospital CEO recognized for exceptional leadership, advocacy
Aug 2, 2012 in CommunitySaint Luke’s South Hospital CEO Katherine A. Howell, RN, BSN, MBA, has been awarded the Grassroots Champion Award by the American Hospital Association in partnership with the Kansas Hospital Association. Read more
Overland Park Regional Medical Center announces Melcher as CNO
Jul 31, 2012 in Member NewsOverland Park Regional Medical Center has announced Nancy Melcher as chief nursing officer. Read more
Johnson County Wastewater earns national recognition
Jul 30, 2012 in Member NewsJohnson County Wastewater was recently awarded a NACo Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties for its Succession Planning Program. Read more
Sharp Joins Terracon as SVP for Special Projects
Jul 30, 2012 in Member NewsKevan D. Sharp, P.E., has joined Terracon’s corporate office as the senior vice president for special projects. Read more
Drury Hotels receives seventh consecutive J.D. Power and Associates award
Jul 25, 2012 in Member NewsDrury Hotels, which has Drury Inn & Suites and the Pear Tree Inn in Overland Park, was recognized by J.D. Power and Associates with the award for “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Limited Service Hotel Chains, Seven Years in a Row.” Read more
St. Joseph Medical Center named among top in Kansas City
Jul 20, 2012 in Member NewsSt. Joseph Medical Center tied for fourth in the Kansas City area in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals metro area rankings. Read more
Affinis earns Best Firm title for fourth time
Jul 20, 2012 in Member NewsAffinis Corp has been named a "Best Firm to Work For in Civil Engineering" by CE News for the fourth time in the past six years. Read more
Validity Screening welcomes new Business Development Executive
Jul 17, 2012 in Member NewsValidity Screening Solutions welcomes Kristen Thomas as the company's new Business Development Executive. Read more
Menorah Medical Center names new COO
Jul 17, 2012 in Member NewsLenetra S. McCord, FACHE, has been named chief operating officer (COO) of Menorah Medical Center. Read more
Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park receives $150,000 grant
Jul 12, 2012 in Member NewsThe Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, in collaboration with artist Nicole Emanuel and the City of Overland Park, has received a $150,000 grant to help fund the InterUrban ArtHouse project in downtown Overland Park. Read more
NetStandard named to 2012 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club
Jul 12, 2012 in Member NewsNetStandard has been named to the 2012 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club as a result of the company's dedication to customer satisfaction through the delivery of innovative business solutions with its nationwide cloud computing platform. Read more
Diabetes program at Saint Luke’s South Hospital merges clinical and education services
Jul 9, 2012 in Member NewsClinical endocrinology and diabetes education are now offered under one roof at Saint Luke’s South Hospital, improving the quality of care each patient receives. Read more
Overland Park Regional Medical Center Receives Silver Plus Quality Award
Jul 2, 2012 in Member NewsOverland Park Regional Medical Center (OPRMC) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. Read more
HBA Wins National Award for New Website
Jul 2, 2012 in Member NewsHome Builders Association of Greater Kansas City has been recognized for its outstanding website, www.kchba.org, with an Award of Excellence from the Executive Officers Council (EOC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Read more
Menorah Medical Center Receives Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Jul 2, 2012 in Member NewsMenorah Medical Center, has received the Get With The Guidelines(r)-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its excellence in the treatment of patients with heart failure. Read more
KU Hospital opens Indian Creek Campus
Jun 29, 2012 in Member NewsThe University of Kansas Hospital, as a response to growing patient volume, has officially opened its new surgical facility in southern Johnson County, Kansas. Read more
Data Locker Inc. expanding operations in Overland Park
Jun 29, 2012 in Economic DevelopmentThe Overland Park Chamber Economic Development Council is pleased to announce the expansion of Data Locker Inc., which will add 29 new jobs in Overland Park over the next five years. Read more
New Birth Company celebrates 100 babies born in Corporate Woods
Jun 21, 2012 in Member NewsNew Birth Company is celebrating its 100th baby born on June 5. Read more
Great Plains SPCA Unveiled as the New Name of Heartland SPCA
Jun 21, 2012 in Member NewsGreat Plains SPCA was announced on Thursday, June 21 as the new name of Heartland SPCA, Kansas City’s most comprehensive nonprofit animal welfare agency. Read more
Overland Park Soccer Complex named best in the nation
Jun 21, 2012 in CommunityThe Overland Park Soccer Complex is the No. 1 soccer facility in the nation, according to Livability.com. Read more
Kelly Reno, RN, BSN, Named Chief Nursing Officer for Menorah Medical Center
Jun 18, 2012 in Member NewsAccomplished nursing executive will further the hospital’s position
as a healthcare leader in Johnson County. Read more
Janette Chase Gaddie joins Wallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown & Enochs, Chartered
Jun 14, 2012 in Member NewsWallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown & Enochs, Chartered is pleased to announce the
addition of Janette Chase Gaddie to its Overland Park office. Read more
Patrons invited to serve on district committees
Jun 14, 2012 in Member NewsThe Blue Valley School District will accept applications from Blue Valley patrons who are interested in becoming more involved by participating on a Board of Education advisory committee. Read more
BHC RHODES Hires Mark Johnson, P.E. as Development Services Leader
Jun 13, 2012 in Member NewsMr. Mark Johnson, P.E. joined BHC RHODES as Development Services team lead. His nearly twenty years of industry experience includes managing commercial and infrastructure projects, leading multiple discipline design teams, business finance operations and customer care. Read more
Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center exceeds fundraising goal
Jun 8, 2012 in Member NewsThe Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to announce the $25,000 fundraising goal for the Pink Well Challenge has been met and exceeded. Read more
Shawnee Mission Medical Center awarded “A” hospital safety score
Jun 8, 2012 in Member NewsShawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) has been honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. Read more
Richards resigns as Marillac President and CEO
Jun 5, 2012 in Member NewsJoy Wheeler has been named as interim President and CEO at Marillac. Read more
Validity Screening announces two new hires
Jun 5, 2012 in Member NewsValidity Screening Solutions, a premier provider of background screening and drug testing services, is pleased to welcome Erika Ricketts as its new Client Onboarding Specialist and Gene Lastorino as its Client Success Manager. Read more
International sculpture garden to remain at arboretum
Jun 5, 2012 in CommunityOverland Park Mayor Carl Gerlach met with group early this evening about a piece of art at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Read more
2013 Budget includes more police, no tax increase
Jun 4, 2012 in CommunityNo tax increase, and more police and street maintenance are proposals in the 2013 Budget. Read more
Cawby Hired As WaterOne Communications Manager
Jun 4, 2012 in Member NewsWaterOne has hired Mandy Cawby as its new Communications Manager to handle all communications and media relations for the utility, and serve as the utility’s Public Information Officer. Read more
Kenny joins Menorah Medical Center
Jun 1, 2012 in Member NewsPioneering women’s care physician is Kansas City’s leader in using the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System for gynecologic procedures—performing nearly 100 since 2009. Read more
Carucci named COO of Overland Park Regional Medical Center
May 31, 2012 in Member NewsAccomplished healthcare executive will further the hospital’s position as a renowned healthcare leader in the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Read more
Shazia Walijan-Munir, MD, joins Quivira Internal Medicine
May 30, 2012 in Member NewsBoard-certified specialist provides full comprehensive preventative care, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity and diabetes management. Read more
St. Joseph Medical Center designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
May 24, 2012 in Member NewsThe Breast Center at St. Joseph Medical Center has been designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Read more
Chris Feld awarded Advanced Fair Credit Reporting Act Certification
May 22, 2012 in Member NewsValidity Screening Solutions, is pleased to announce that Chris Feld, Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager, has been awarded Advanced Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Certification. Read more
Johnson County Ranked #3 by Forbes.com
Jan 1, 2008 in CommunityForbes.com has ranked Johnson County, Kansas, as #3 on its "America's Best Places to Raise a Family" list. Read more
