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Our Supporters: Q + A

 

Why does Black & Veatch support the arts in Kansas City?

 

Support, provided through donations of time and talent of our professionals and financial support from our Building a World of Difference Foundation, helps make our communities stronger. The company believes that the arts are also a very important part to building an environment where people choose to live and work, and when combined with other efforts, offers a powerful combination that adds to a diverse culture.

Lori Kelleher

 

How has participation in ArtsKC's Business Programs enhanced or changed your corporate culture?

 

As a global engineering and construction company we tend to focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math-related efforts in our day-to-day operations. The ArtsKC Business programs, and other efforts, align well with the innovative and creative thinking we need to deliver solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges in energy, water, and communications.  The value created from this diverse mix of programs and support of the arts help attract a great mix of Black & Veatch professionals and result in this being a great place to work and result in our communities being a great place to live.

 

Tell me about a surprising or exciting experience that your company or employees have had as a result of engagement in the arts?

 

Each and every day we are amazed at the innovation and creativity shown in addressing the world's infrastructure needs, with more than 10,000 professionals from over 100 offices around the world, you can imagine how this powerful combination of cultural, generational and educational diversity comes together. I guess the amazing thing to see is how engaged our technical professionals who focus on attention to detail, also see the amazing detail in the arts.  We see a lot of "left" and now "right" brain thinking and that helps make sure we are not only a culturally diverse place to work, but that the solutions we provide are innovative, reliable and sustainable.

Staff Picks: Kathryn Walker
 

In May, The Kansas City Ballet will be performing Cinderella. I am planning on attending this as a family event with my daughter, my daughter-in-law and my ten-year old granddaughter. Our granddaughter has always loved the "princesses" and we are so excited to go see this event and enjoy the music, performed by the Kansas City Symphony and the dance by the Kansas City Ballet. What a double delight this will be.

James Taylor Under the Stars:

One of my all-time favorite singers is James Taylor, a well known American singer and song writer. He will be performing at Starlight Theatre on June 23, 2014. I look forward to hearing his music. I hope he will sing some of my favorite songs, such as "Fire and Rain" and "You've Got a Friend." 

Please take time to seek out and enjoy your favorite arts venues-the ones that pull at your heart, lift your spirits and help you see the beauty in all things ART.