CIC Welcomes Kailey!

I have been in the Kansas City area my entire life. I grew up in Liberty and for the past few years have been living on the Kansas side in Mission. My degree is in interior design from the University of Central Missouri. During my time at UCM my passion for design really grew and…

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Employee Spotlight | Skip

Tell us a little bit about yourself:  I live in the Gladstone area, the same location I grew up in. I have 3 sisters, 1 brother, 1 guinea pig, and 1 one bird. Fridays nights I’m a regular at D&B on my way home. When I’m not working the weekends the usual place I’ll be…

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Healthcare Community of Practice | Michelle Smith

Last week, Steve Jobe and I traveled to Alpharetta, Georgia to meet with our Community of Practice Healthcare group at Dekalb Office. Our group takes turns hosting at our dealerships across the United States. Our community of practice is about sharing, learning, and building networks to help us profitably grow our businesses and make a…

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Employee Spotlight | Rick Calandrino

Tell us a little bit about yourself:  I am the eldest of four children and was born in Kansas City, but most of my early childhood was spent in Torrance, CA.  My parents moved to California when I was two years old, then returned to the Kansas City area when I was fifteen. I graduated…

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University of Saint Mary Selected for Prestigious Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant

The University of Saint Mary was selected for the prestigious Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant. Only 6 Higher Education Institutions were chosen as recipients. (Leavenworth, Kan.)—The University of Saint Mary De Paul Library has been selected to receive the installation of an active learning classroom worth $62,000 through the Active Learning Center (ALC) program—a grant initiative funded…

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Scott Rice Welcomes Alyssa!

  I’m Alyssa Becker – a design, travel, and animal enthusiast. I grew up in Olathe and despite all my wanderlust tendencies am still happily living there and plan to for many years. I graduated from Kansas State University’s Interior Design program in 2012. During my time as K-State I enjoyed collaborating with my peers…

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Scott Rice’s Mike Mores joins Leadership Manhattan

Congratulations, Mike! We are lucky to have you as apart of our team! Leadership Manhattan is primarily underwritten by the over 90 investors who have made financial commitments to ADVANTAGE Manhattan. Goals Identify potential business and community leaders and motivate them to become part of Leadership Manhattan Provide these leaders with an awareness of the…

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Scott Rice Celebrates Pi-Day!

The First Annual Pi- Day was a success! On March 14th, participants brought in their prized pies, 16 in all! Pi-Day Winners First Place: Mark Wilson | Apple Pie Second Place: Jody Allen | Salted Honey Pie Third Place: Matt Robinette | Coconut Meringue Pie

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Employee Spotlight | Matt Robinette

Tell us a little bit about yourself: I grew up in central Missouri, about 15 minutes from Lake of the Ozarks, in the small town of Eldon.  I lived in that area my entire life, until 4 years ago when I followed my soulmate to Kansas City.  Between me and my wife, we have 2…

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Image Flooring Welcomes it’s Newest Addition, Lauren Jolliffe

I began my professional career in the accounting field 8 years ago, eventually working for a commercial flooring company as an administrative assistant, and junior project manager. I love working in the flooring industry, and was so happy to be offered the opportunity to continue that work at Image Flooring. I also look forward to…

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