Independence, Missouri

Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty Announces Retirement, CFO and Treasurer Greg Deavens Named Successor

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Gregory E. Deavens, currently executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Independence, will assume the role of President and CEO effective January 1, 2021.

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  • Gregory E. Deavens, currently executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer of Independence, will assume the role of President and CEO effective January 1, 2021.
  • "Dan has been a transformational leader, and Independence Health Group has never been stronger," said Charles Pizzi, chairman of the Independence Health Group Board of Directors.
  • Hilferty served as President and CEO of Independence for 10 years, following one year as President of Independence's Health Markets.
  • Independence Health Group and Independence Blue Cross are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Independence Health Group CEO Dan Hilferty Announces Retirement, CFO and Treasurer Greg Deavens Named Successor

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Independence Health Group (Independence) today announced that President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty has decided to retire from his position effective December 31, 2020.

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  • Independence Health Group (Independence) today announced that President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty has decided to retire from his position effective December 31, 2020.
  • Dan has been a transformational leader, and Independence Health Group has never been stronger, said Charles Pizzi, chairman of the Independence Health Group Board of Directors.
  • Hilferty served as President and CEO of Independence for 10 years, following one year as President of Independences Health Markets.
  • Independence Health Group and Independence Blue Cross are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

National American University teams up with Summit Salon Academy Kansas City

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

RAPID CITY, S.D., Aug. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National American University (NAU) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (SSAKC) in Independence, MO, to enhance educational opportunities for SSAKC graduates.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., Aug. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National American University (NAU) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (SSAKC) in Independence, MO, to enhance educational opportunities for SSAKC graduates.
  • We are excited to work with Summit Salon Academy Kansas City to make higher education even more accessible to SSAKC's degree-seeking students," commented Dr. Ronald Shape, National American University President.
  • Summit Salon Academy Kansas City is a professional salon academy and beauty school that is located in Independence, MO.
  • Summit Salon Academy Kansas City marries this performance-based methodology with the latest technical training to provide an innovative and advanced Cosmetology and Esthetics School experience.

Independence purchases corporate headquarters building at 1901 Market St.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Health Group ("Independence") today announced that it has completed the purchase of its corporate headquarters located at 1901 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Health Group ("Independence") today announced that it has completed the purchase of its corporate headquarters located at 1901 Market Street in Center City Philadelphia.
  • In addition to 1901 Market Street, Independence's Center City campus includes a leased state-of-the-art customer service call center at 1900 Market Street and Independence LIVE , an award-winning customer experience center at 1919Market Street, which connects to the company's headquarters via a courtyard that is open to the community.
  • "The purchase of our headquarters at 1901 Market Street is a special moment for our company.
  • Construction of 1901 Market Street began in 1987, specifically for Independence, and occupancy began in 1989.

Independence Blue Cross Opens State-of-the-Art Innovation Center

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Thursday, October 3, 2019

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/-- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovation, located in the company's headquarters at 1901 Market Street.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/-- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today celebrated the grand opening of its new Center for Innovation, located in the company's headquarters at 1901 Market Street.
  • We know that big ideas come from changing your perspective and working together in new ways," said Daniel J. Hilferty, CEO at Independence Blue Cross.
  • The Independence Center for Innovation was designed with two objectives in mind, including providing spaces for quiet reflection and small/large group collaboration and creativity.
  • Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

U.S Census Bureau Celebrates Role in U.S. Constitution

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Today, the U.S. Census Bureau celebrated its role in the Constitution at events in Philadelphia next to Independence Hall to educate the public about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census.

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  • Today, the U.S. Census Bureau celebrated its role in the Constitution at events in Philadelphia next to Independence Hall to educate the public about the importance of the upcoming 2020 Census.
  • The Census Bureau is well on its way to conducting its constitutional requirement of a complete and accurate 2020 Census, Dr. Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau director, said during a press conference at the Independence Visitor Center.
  • To mark Constitution Day, the Census Bureau held a news conference at the Independence Visitor Center and hosted an interactive historical exhibit at the National Constitution Center called Shape Your Future: A Census Experience.
  • The Census Bureau will begin advertising in early 2020 to increase awareness of the 2020 Census.

Planet Fitness Raytown, Blue Springs and Independence Showcase New Equipment and Refreshed Facilities

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Tuesday, September 4, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness Raytown, Blue Springs and Independence are reopening their doors after upgrading the facilities and outfitting the clubs with new equipment.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Planet Fitness Raytown, Blue Springs and Independence are reopening their doors after upgrading the facilities and outfitting the clubs with new equipment.
  • Blue Springs and Independence club members now have access to new, top-notch cardio equipment including rowers, ellipticals and exercise bikes.
  • *PF Black Card amenities may vary by location but are included at Raytown, Blue Springs and Independence.
  • More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

Independence Blue Cross celebrates campus expansion

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the relocation of the Independence Center for Innovation to the company's headquarters at 1901 Market Street.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Blue Cross (Independence) today announced the relocation of the Independence Center for Innovation to the company's headquarters at 1901 Market Street.
  • This is the capstone piece of Independence's multi-year expansion of its Center City Campus on West Market Street between 19th and 20thStreets.
  • Bringing the Independence Center for Innovation to our new campus will better serve our family of companies," said Independence Health Group President and CEO Daniel J. Hilferty during a media event at Independence headquarters.
  • Independence Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.