PR Newswire: Missouri

Frederick Ntum Lobati, MD, FACP, FASC is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional.

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederick Ntum Lobati, MD, FACP, FASC is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Medicine as a result of his role as an Internist with The Mercy Health System. As a seasoned Medical Professional,...

Kansas City team wins international awards in NASA Space Apps Challenge

Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Two mobile applications created by a team of Kansas City digital professionals have won global awards in the 2013 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, putting both host site Ingenology and Kansas City's tech development...

Just 'Blipp' It: Budweiser Using Augmented Reality App as Part of Unique Summer Philanthropy Program for Military Families

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 150 years, Anheuser-Busch, its employees and family of wholesalers have supported America's armed forces through numerous programs and philanthropic efforts. These include lending resources, raising funds for...

Anheuser-Busch Named Sports Business Journal's 2013 'Sports Sponsor of the Year'

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch was honored this week at the 2013 Sports Business Awards where it was named the "Sports Sponsor of the Year." The annual event, hosted by Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, is a celebration of the top...

ProfitStars' iPay Solutions Named a Best Place to Work in Kentucky

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:00 EDT

MONETT, Mo., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its ProfitStars® division today announced that iPay Solutions™...

Ameren Corporation and Employees Aid Tornado Victims

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:42:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the May 20 tornado and severe weather that impacted communities in the Midwest, Ameren Corporation and its employees are donating $25,000 to assist storm victims in Oklahoma and aid the American Red Cross with their relief...

Ron L. Moses Named General Manager of Imaging Solutions

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:00:00 EDT

MONETT, Mo., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (NASDAQ: JKHY), a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry, today announced that Ron L. Moses has been named general...

The Laclede Group Prices Public Offering of Common Stock

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Laclede Group (NYSE: LG) (the "Company") announced today that it has priced a public offering of 8,700,000 shares of its common stock at $44.50 per share. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30...

A New Name For New Challenges, TricorBraun Design and Innovation

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:54:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally recognized package design firm, TricorBraun Design and Engineering has changed its name to TricorBraun Design and Innovation. The company is a subsidiary of TricorBraun, one of North America's largest suppliers of bottles, jars and...

Saint Louis University Marks Aviation Milestone

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:45:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Just as in 1929 when Parks Air College was awarded Certificate No. 1, making it the first federally certificated pilot training school in the nation, Saint Louis University's Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology...

Teens Playing a Bigger Role in Paying and Planning for College, Finds Private College 529 Plan's First Annual Teen College Savings Barometer

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:57:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to preparing to cover future college costs, teenagers are taking action, helping parents both research how to pay for school and contributing to the family's college savings fund, according to the first annual Teen College Savings...

"529 Day" is Around the Corner and 69 Percent of Americans Don't Know a 529 Plan is a College Savings Tool

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:50:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The rising cost of college education continues to dominate news headlines, yet less than one-third of Americans say they know what 529 plans are, according to the latest 529 Plan Awareness Survey released today by financial services firm Edward...

CrowdIt Joins Startup America To Bring Crowdfunding To Entrepreneurs And Small Businesses Across The Nation

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:15:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdIt (www.crowdit.com), the crowdfunding site for the "New American Dream," today announced it has partnered with Startup America (http://www.s.co/) in line with its focus of helping promote the next big idea by small businesses of all...

Aligning with Employees to Lower Healthcare Costs, United Way of Greater St. Louis Partners with HooPayz

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- United Way of Greater St. Louis, seeking to educate employees to use health benefits more efficiently and understand healthcare bills, is partnering in a Beta test with HooPayz, a local healthcare services technology company specializing in...

Anheuser-Busch Delivers More Than 51,000 Cans Of Water To Assist Tornado Relief Efforts In Oklahoma City

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anheuser-Busch is providing 2,156 cases of emergency drinking water — or 51,744 cans — for use by relief workers and residents affected by the tornado in Oklahoma City and its surrounding suburbs. (Photo:...

Donald Trumped By CrowdIt

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:37:00 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdIt (www.crowdit.com), the crowdfunding site for the "New American Dream," today announced an ironical twist in the crowdfunding world. If you follow the crowdfunding industry, you might have seen how acclaimed real estate mogul and...

Mayflower Study Reveals Americans' Rising Faith in Housing Market

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

ST. LOUIS, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the economy stabilizing, Americans are feeling, once again, the bite of the moving bug. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130521/CG18069) Nearly half of Americans (47 percent) say they feel more comfortable purchasing a home today...

Farmers Insurance Launches "Caring for Communities" Initiative By Helping Joplin Residents Get Back Home

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 EDT

JOPLIN, Mo., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance announced today a long-term initiative called "Caring for Communities" to help with recovery efforts from devastating disasters through the dedication of resources, assets, expertise and financial commitments. Rebuilding...

Baby Boomers Urged to Get Tested for Hepatitis C Virus

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:45:00 EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- If you're a baby boomer, you may not know that odds are high that you're carrying the hepatitis C virus, putting yourself at risk for illness that can range from minor to life threatening. Hepatitis C is a contagious disease...

Veran Medical Introduces vSupport™ Face-to-Face Virtual Support for Electromagnetic Navigation Customers

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:22:00 EDT

PHILADELPHIA, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Veran announced today at the American Thoracic Society International Conference that they are partnering with SpotOn Surgical to launch vSupport™ face-to-face virtual support for their existing and growing customer base. The new vSupport...