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Junior Achievement of Middle America – Hall of Fame Annual Dinner

The 2010 Greater Kansas City Business Hall of Fame Annual Dinner was held at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown on November 11th.  The event honored Clinton Burns, Robert McDonnell, Kenneth Baum, Michael Brown, and Dan Hesse for their extraordinary contribution to Our Town.  Julie Schlatter served as event co-chairman, and Brian Burns was the chairman. Proceeds supported Junior Achievement of Middle America, which provides hope and inspiration to children through hands-on learning taught by local business professionals.

Also featured in the February 19th issue of The Independent Magazine
Photo Credit: Walt Whitaker


2Ysabel and Karen Orosco, Junior Achievement board chairman

3Jeanette Prenger, Junior Achievement board chairman-elect; and Kevin Prenger


7Cooper St. John talked about the impact that Junior Achievement has had on his life.

8Greg Graves, accepting the award for Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell, honorees; with Kenneth Baum, Dan Hesse and Mike Brown, honorees

 

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