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Lathrop GPM Promotes Vanessa Vaughn West to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer. In her expanded role, Vaughn West will take on leadership of the firm's efforts to cultivate a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth, career development and engagement, to maximize firmwide retention and satisfaction, fostering Lathrop GPM's reputation as a great place to work. She will also continue to lead the firm's DEI strategy.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce that Vanessa Vaughn West has been promoted to Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have Vanessa serve as Lathrop GPM's Chief Culture, Diversity and Engagement Officer," said Courtney Landon, Chief Operating Officer.
  • An active community volunteer, West currently serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Missouri Alumni Association.
  • Prior to joining Lathrop GPM, she held positions with the City of Olathe, UMB Financial Corporation, and El Centro, Inc.

City Wide Hosts Virtual 2021 Franchise Convention

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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LENEXA, Kan., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --City Wide, the nation's leading management company in the building maintenance industry, hosted its 18th annual franchise convention this year on March 1, 2021.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --City Wide, the nation's leading management company in the building maintenance industry, hosted its 18th annual franchise convention this year on March 1, 2021.
  • Originally scheduled to take place in Tucson, Arizona, City Wide adapted a concept the company has become familiar with this past year to host its first ever virtual convention.
  • During a year of uncertainty, City Wide held true to its mission, becoming a trusted partner for more than 12,500 clients, 6,800 independent contractors and 23,000 combined associates nationwide.
  • Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions and City Wide Franchise, shared with the system a speech that recapped the previous year, and discussed future plans for the company.

City Wide Facility Solutions: 60 Years of Simplifying Facility Management

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions is celebrating 60 years in business; a milestone the company plans to celebrate all year long.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Facility Solutions is celebrating 60 years in business; a milestone the company plans to celebrate all year long.
  • Formerly known as City Wide Maintenance Company, the newly rebranded City Wide Facility Solutions was founded by Frank Oddo in 1961 in Kansas City, Missouri as a traditional janitorial service.
  • "It has been extremely rewarding to see how much City Wide has changed and grown since my dad began this company in 1961," said Jeff Oddo, CEO and owner of City Wide Facility Solutions.
  • "I am very grateful to everyone who has been a part of the City Wide team over the years each person involved has contributed to the building blocks of City Wide.

TrueAccord Group Names Courtney Graham as Chief People Officer

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TrueAccord Group, the leading designer of products and services to help customers in debt, has announced Courtney Graham, former Chief People Officer of Four Winds Interactive, as its new Chief People Officer.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TrueAccord Group, the leading designer of products and services to help customers in debt, has announced Courtney Graham, former Chief People Officer of Four Winds Interactive, as its new Chief People Officer.
  • "Our family of companies is growing rapidly, and we are thrilled to have Courtney on board as our first Chief People Officer.
  • Courtney's experience as a People leader within high-growth technology companies will be instrumental in helping TrueAccord scale while maintaining a strong people-first culture," said Ohad Samet, CEO and co-founder of TrueAccord Group.
  • "We are on a mission to empower consumers to get to financial fitness, and that mission begins with our team.

City Wide Makes Strides on Franchise Times Top 200+ List

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times' Top 200+ list among 500 of the largest and most reputable franchise systems in the United States.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times' Top 200+ list among 500 of the largest and most reputable franchise systems in the United States.
  • This is City Wide's ninth consecutive appearance on the list, climbing 16 spots to #209 from last year's #225 ranking.
  • The brand's recognition on this distinguished list is a reflection of the continuous growth City Wide has seen over the past year.
  • I have everyone who is a part of the City Wide family to thank for not only this recognition, but City Wide's success as a whole.

Digital Ally Receives Notable Orders For Its Asset Tracking Units

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Lenexa, Kansas

These two orders total over 600 ATUs with revenue exceeding $300,000 over the lifetime of the contracts.

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  • These two orders total over 600 ATUs with revenue exceeding $300,000 over the lifetime of the contracts.
  • Digital Ally , headquartered in Lenexa, KS, specializes in the design and manufacturing of the highest quality video recording equipment and video analytic software.
  • Digital Ally pushes the boundaries of technology in industries such as law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety and security.
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Easterly Government Properties Acquires 169,585 SF EPA Regional Headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
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Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that it has acquired a 169,585-square foot Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas (EPA - Lenexa).

Key Points: 
  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE: DEA), a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to U.S. Government agencies, announced today that it has acquired a 169,585-square foot Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas (EPA - Lenexa).
  • EPA - Lenexa is a single tenant GSA-leased office building which serves as the Region 7 headquarters for the EPA.
  • The Region 7 Office building was also awarded the ENERGY STAR in 2014 and in 2016 with a score of 94.
  • Easterly Government Properties, Inc. (NYSE:DEA) is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties that are leased to the U.S. Government.

City Wide Bolsters its National Business Development with Divisional Vice President

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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LENEXA, Kan., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Franchise, the franchise counterpart of the nation's premier building maintenance management company, announced today the appointment of Ryan Sklar to the role of Divisional Vice President of National Business.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- City Wide Franchise, the franchise counterpart of the nation's premier building maintenance management company, announced today the appointment of Ryan Sklar to the role of Divisional Vice President of National Business.
  • Sklar will lead the efforts for National Business Development (NBD) as well as serve as a member of the City Wide leadership team.
  • The individual City Wide locations are already increasing revenue by double digits annually and this increase in supplemental national business will improve their efforts.
  • "The NBD and corporate teams are excited to welcome Ryan to City Wide," said Jeff Oddo, CEO and president of City Wide.

Cavern Technologies Executive to Speak at Bisnow DICE Local Denver Conference & Expo

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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LENEXA, Kan., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sean Khurana, President & COO of Cavern Technologies, will join data center industry thought leaders as a speaker at the Bisnow DICE Local Denver Conference & Expo.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sean Khurana, President & COO of Cavern Technologies, will join data center industry thought leaders as a speaker at the Bisnow DICE Local Denver Conference & Expo.
  • The half-day conference will be held at the Hilton Denver City Center on the morning of Thursday, June 13.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in a discussion regarding the evolution of the data center industry," said Khurana.
  • Cavern Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of customized private data center suites in the Kansas City region.

Industry-Leading Plus Size Skincare Brand Sources Community Feedback To Debut All-Natural Products

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Lenexa, Kansas

LENEXA, Kan., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MedZone, the first company to introduce a skincare brand dedicated to the plus size community, PlusZone, announces the debut of its all-natural product line: Zone Naturals.

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  • LENEXA, Kan., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MedZone, the first company to introduce a skincare brand dedicated to the plus size community, PlusZone, announces the debut of its all-natural product line: Zone Naturals.
  • Inspired by plus community feedback, Zone Naturals strives to help Every BODY feel better.
  • "We're thrilled to see how the conversation has evolved as we've supported the plus community at events, conventions and celebrations.
  • Every purchase helps us continue supporting the plus community by sponsoring events, influencers, entrepreneurs and projects.