Bloch and Central Exchange Sept 2020
Central Exchange Forges Strategic Agreement with UMKC Bloch School Strategic collaboration will enhance networking and leadership development for women Central Exchange, Kansas City’s community for women leaders, has signed a three-year services agreement with the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The strategic and collaborative agreement will further advance development of women by leveraging Bloch School assets to expand the reach, services and programming
Kansas City Non-Profit, The Giving Grove, Spreads to Louisville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Rob Reiman, CEO September 1, 2020 The Giving Grove (913)
LEANLAB boosting its K12 Fellowship with $2M in new Chan Zuckerberg, Gates Foundation grants
Buoyed by a fresh $2 million in high-profile grants, LEANLAB Education is resuming its innovation research program for schools — this year, focusing its K12 Fellowship search first on the needs of COVID-era pilot schools rather than matching them with already-selected entrepreneur solutions. “We’ve seen remarkable ingenuity and innovation from schools this past year,” said Katie Boody, CEO of LEANLAB. “There’s never been a time in history where schools have been faced with the need to innovate so swiftly
Park University Hosting Constitution Day Discussion on How the Presidential Election Will Impact Public Policy
Park University’s annual Constitution Day Lecture will feature a conversation on “The 2020 U.S. General Election: Public Policy Implications in January 2021.” The discussion will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, starting at 3 p.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Constitution Day event will be held virtually at park.edu/constitutionday. Park University faculty members Matt Harris, Ph.D., and Jack Adam MacLennan, Ph.D., both assistant professors of political science, will discuss the
Community event aims to reduce gun violence in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Families gathered around the stage at Concourse Park in Kansas City, Missouri Sunday afternoon for music, dancing and messages of unity. Handed the microphone, Juyle Standifer sang her plea for peace. “Put the guns down. Put the guns down. I’m asking you please put the guns down.” In this 7-year-old's eyes, it’s simple. “It’s not very kind to shoot others,” said
Kansas Citians honored as the 2020 Philanthropy Awards Honorees
Kansas City, MO – Nonprofit Connect was thrilled to honor the 2020 Philanthropy Awards Honorees at the first virtual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon on August 25. The Sunderland Family was honored as the Philanthropists of the Year, Bank of America as the Business Philanthropist of the Year, Cris Medina as the Nonprofit Professional of the Year and Gene Balloun as the Volunteer of the Year. Nonprofit Connect also honored Vibrant Health and The University of Kansas Health System with the Excellence in
Rocket Relief grants for Kansas City area artists
KANSAS CITY, Mo, August 17, 2020: As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact local economies and individuals in the Kansas City region, local arts organizations Charlotte Street Foundation, Spencer Museum of Art, and ArtsKC Regional Arts Council have announced another round of open applications for Rocket Relief emergency grants. Another cycle of Rocket Relief grants is now available for individual artists who find themselves needing financial assistance as they navigate their way through the
Chamber Elects New Executive Committee, Board Members
Kansas City, Missouri | Monday, August 3, 2020 – The Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that the organization has elected new Executive Committee members and confirmed three new Board Members, including former Kansas City Mayor, Sly James. The elections align with the Chamber’s annual board elections schedule and coincides with the term limit of the board’s immediate past Chair and President, Danny Zaslavsky. Changes to the Executive Committee include the elections of Jeff Harris as Board
BKD Donates More Than $500,000 to Local Communities
KANSAS CITY, MO – On May 28, BKD CPAs & Advisors launched a firmwide giving campaign to help those struggling due to the current economic challenges. The two-week campaign combined individual personnel donations with BKD partner and BKD Foundation matches. The personnel, partners and firm pitched in together to raise more than $500,000 across the firm. The giving campaign was locally focused and will have a national effect across the regions where BKD personnel work and live. BKD’s Kansas City office
Park University Golf Scramble Set for Oct. 12 to Benefit Athletic Programs
The 2020 Park University Golf Scramble, a four-person tournament that benefits the University’s Parkville Campus athletics programs, is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 12, at The National Golf Club of Kansas City. Golfers get on the course with a shotgun start at 10 a.m., with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the tournament will be limited to 25 teams (100 players). Registration fees are $225 per golfer or $900 per four-person team, and a variety of sponsorship packages
Five Kansas City Business Leaders to be Inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame in 2020
KANSAS CITY, MO (April 20, 2020) – Bruce Ianni, Co-founder and CEO of DDSports, and Davyeon Ross, Co-founder and President of DDSports; Christine Kemper, founder of Kemper & Company, LLC, and Sandy Kemper, founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of C2FO; and Peter Mallouk, President of Creative Planning, have been selected as the 2020 business leaders to be inducted into the Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City Business Hall of Fame. The honorees will be recognized at an annual Luncheon on Friday,
High School Esports League (HSEL) Joins Esports Platform eFuse’s $200,000 USD “#ForTheGamers” Student Scholarship Program
52 Weeks. 52 Influencers. 52 Life-changing Opportunities — Premier Esports Networking Platform eFuse Announces Major College Scholarship Prizes in 2020 for Student Competitors https://www.varsityesportsfoundation.org/news/hsel-efuse-vef-partnership
Esports promoters from KC headed for Super Bowl, promoting video games, STEM to teens
FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/pGi08ZA2iOAKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Super Bowl LIV is a big game with the potential to spinoff other games. One group of esports enthusiasts from the Kansas City metro plans to use Sunday's Chiefs-49ers match-up as a stage for the tech and education communities, promoting competitive video-gaming to athletes in high school and younger age groups. So what started in basements and is now spreading to the Super Bowl. One office near the city's River Market is home to Bubba Gaeddert
Executive Director Interviews with Cheddar Esports and speaks about the Varsity Esports Foundation.
Executive Director Interviews with Cheddar Esports and speaks about the Varsity Esports Foundation. FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/x_HVZXd42LQ Here are some questions and answers from the interview: 1) WHAT IS VARSITY ESPORTS FOUNDATION? GIVES BACKGROUND ON IT. The Varsity Esports Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established to offer financial assistance to schools and to provide a pipeline for students to reach their potential through Esports. We partner with organizations who share our
Esports Radio Interview with Bubba Gaeddert of the Varsity Esports Foundation
Ep53 - Varsity Esports Foundation with Bubba Gaeddert December 23 2019 This week Max is joined by Bubba Gaeddert, Executive Director of Varsity Esports Foundation. They chat about the foundation’s role in scholastic esports as well as how to deal with the dangers children are exposed to via online gaming. LISTEN TO SHOW HERE:https://www.sportsnet.ca/650/the-game-show/ep53-varsity-esports-foundation-with-bubba-gaeddert/
Hey Mom and Dad, I got an esports scholarship!
Video games aren’t just a drag on a child’s study habits. Sometimes they can lead to college scholarships if your kid happens to be an esports star. Tournament organizer High School Esports League (HSEL) has teamed up with the charitable organization Varsity Esports Foundation (VEF) to provide financial aid and opportunities for students across the country. HSEL is one of several competitive video game companies (rivals include PlayVS and All-Star Esports League) that is bringing esports to high
