Business notes: Ikea honors two area charities

Ikea awards

Ikea, which has a store in Merriam, has recognized two Kansas City area charitable organizations through its “Life Improvement Challenge.” KidsTLC, was the overall winner in Kansas, and the Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault was the runner-up.

KidsTLC was among 42 charities nationwide that will be receiving Ikea makeover and product donations. Runner-ups will receive store gift cards.

KidsTLC provides children with care through psychiatric treatment, community outreach, outpatient behavioral health, autism and wellness programs. MOCSA provides a safe haven for victims of sexual assault.

Chief medical officer

George D. Stamos was recently named chief medical officer of Overland Park Regional Medical Center. Stamos, a member of the hospital’s medical staff since 1979, succeeds John Romito, who recently retired. Stamos will be responsible for hospital quality reviews and will work with the medical and hospital staffs to promote quality, cost-efficient health care.

As an internal medicine physician, Stamos focuses on preventive health care issues such as obesity, hypertension and diabetes.

Workforce development

Representatives from several Kansas City area companies will speak at an Olathe Chamber of Commerce event on March 31 on what it takes to attract and retain top business talent. The luncheon meeting, set from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., will be held at the University of Kansas Edwards Campus at 12604 Quivira Road in Overland Park.

Speakers include Nancy Whitworth of McCownGordon Construction, and Jeff Spencer of Holmes Murphy & Associates.

Registration deadline is March 23.

For more information: 913-764-1050 .

This story was originally published March 17, 2015 at 2:00 AM with the headline "Business notes: Ikea honors two area charities."