Learn about mobile marketing
Business West members are invited to attend a Business Solutions breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 in Room 3632 Flint at Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, 7250 State Ave. Bridget Koan of the Chamber of Commerce staff will lead the session on “Mobile marketing—maximizing your mobile device.” The cost will be $10 a person and will include breakfast. Telephone 913-288-7210 or e-mail Jay Matlack at [email protected] for reservations.
Kansas City Board of Public Utilities elects officers
David Alvey was re-elected president of the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities earlier this month. Alvey is an assistant principal at Rockhurst High School, Kansas City, Mo. Other officers re-elected include Mary Gonzales, vice president; and Jeff Bryant, secretary.
Housing Director honored
Cindy Taylor, the director of Kim Wilson Housing for Wyandot Inc., recently received the Maurice Vanderberg Award For Excellence from the Homeless Services Coalition of Greater Kansas City. The award recognizes those who exemplify extraordinary leadership in responding to the needs of the homeless.
Unified Government seeks At-Large Commissioner
The Unified Commission has announced steps in its search for an At-Large Commissioner to fill the seat that was held by Mark Holland. Holland was elected Mayor last month. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a qualified elector of Wyandotte County and a resident of the At-large District One. A one-page resume should tell of the candidate’s interest and qualifications and be delivered to the Unified Clerk’s office, Third Floor at City Hall, 701 Ann Ave., by the end of business Friday, May 17. The commission will interview the candidates at a public meeting in the commission chambers at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 30. The commission first will select two finalists and then choose the At-Large Commissioner.
Business West members always welcome
All Business West members are always welcome at all Business West Board meetings. The board meets at 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month in the Board Room at Sunset Bar and Grill, 8123 Parallel Pkwy., in the Arrowhead Center.
For more information, telephone 766-4300 or 913-406-6266 (cell) or e-mail [email protected].