Awards & Affiliations
30th Anniversary! (1981 - 2011)
COMMWORLD of Kansas City celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2011.
The four top managers share 114 years of experience working together as a team at
COMMWORLD. On October 19, 1981, Bob Bennett, CEO & Founder
of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, opened the first office in the Greater
Kansas City area.
Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP)
COMMWORLD of Kansas City was one of only nine companies selected
in September 2005 to participate in HEMP. To qualify, candidates undergo a rigorous
application process including review of 3 years' financials, background checks of
principals, interview and site visit. The business must be at least three years
old, generate one to seventy-five million dollars of revenue per year and the owners
must have a desire to substantially grow their business. The program was founded
in 1995 by Barnett Helzberg, Jr., former owner and president of Helzberg Diamonds
after his 23-year mentoring relationship with Ewing Kauffman.
Presented by the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program
Affinity Partner of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA)
The KCMBA selected COMMWORLD of Kansas City to be their Affinity
Partner to provide telecommunications products and services to the legal community.
KCMBA is a client of COMMWORLD and has heartily endorsed the company
to its membership beginning in 2003 to the present.
Presented by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
25 Under 25 Winner
This award recognizes 25 outstanding Kansas City companies with 25 or fewer employees.
Criteria for selection include financial stability, ability to overcome obstacles/adversity/challenges,
community involvement/service, distinguishing or defining characteristics/qualities
and company vision.
Presented by the Thinking Bigger Business Media – formerly Kansas City Small Business
Monthly
Women Who Mean Business Award
The Women Who Mean Business Award recognizes 25 outstanding Kansas City women in
for-profit businesses who have made significant contributions to their business
or industry and to the community. At the time of her selection in 2005, Linda Bennett,
then Vice President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, was one of only
150 business women in Kansas City to ever receive this honor.
Presented by the Kansas City Business Journal, The Kauffman Foundation and the UMKC
Bloch School of Business
NAWBO Corporate Partner
COMMWORLD is proud to support the Kansas City Chapter of the National
Association of Women Business Owners as a Corporate Partner. Since 2004, COMMWORLD
has provided voice technology for the organization.
Presented by National Association of Women Business Owners - Kansas City Chapter
University of Missouri – Kansas City Bloch School of Management
Bob Bennett serves on the Advisory Council for the Bloch School of Management. This
prestigious group is charged with developing and fostering positive relations between
the School, residents and businesses throughout the Greater Kansas City area. As
an MBA alumnae of the University, Bob is honored to have this opportunity to give
back to his alma mater.
Technology Assurance Group - National Awards
- 2006 - Outstanding Participation Award
- 2005 - Bronze Circle Award
- 2005 - Outstanding Sales Performance Award
- 2002 - Award Winning Service – "Better Business and Service Award"
COMMWORLD of Kansas City has received some of Technology Assurance
Group's top telecommunications awards during ceremonies at the association's National
Conventions held each year in San Diego. These prestigious awards are based on overall
performance, customer satisfaction and the ability to provide customers with cost
effective telecommunications solutions.
Presented by Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
National Organization of Leading Independently Owned Telecommunication Companies