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Don't buy telecom equipment the wrong way.

Read about COMMWORLD's unique Current Technology Assurance Plan (C-TAP) as published in the April issue of Commercial Journal - Kansas City...

COMMWORLD, a telecommunications company, is providing small– to mid–sized companies with the latest technology without the worry of it ever becoming obsolete.

The phrase "here today, gone tomorrow" holds true in many situations, and the world of technology is no exception. For as soon as one cell phone or voice data system hits the market, another more improved version emerges. Never mind the increased price with each new product.

Having the latest technology is essential to an organization's efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness.

"The main thing we wanted to do was to find a way that business clients could acquire technology without the fear that within six months it would be obsolete," says Bob Bennett, president of COMMWORLD.

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SAMSUNG SPRINGTIME SPECIAL

Get a new Samsung Digital Phone System with Voice Mail for less than the cost of a premium cup of coffee per day... less than a gallon of gas... less than a gallon of milk. Got the message? This is a great value at a very low introductory price!

The wireless communications and digital technology experts at Samsung – the world's second largest manufacturer of cellular phones – have engineered a communications platform which allows small businesses to get the capabilities they need today and the ability to expand in the future. Samsung has a reputation for high–quality, high–tech products designed to help your business run more effectively and that translates into more profit for your company.

SAMSUNG SPRINGTIME SPECIAL includes:

• Samsung Digital Phone System
• 6 Full Feature Speakerphones with Display
• Voice Mail / Auto Attendant
• Installation within Greater Kansas City area, Programming and User Training
• 5 Year Warranty

All For Less than a Premium Cup of Coffee per day
Act Now – Offer good until May 30, 2008

Call 816–763–1100 to take advantage of
COMMWORLD's SAMSUNG SPRINGTIME SPECIAL!

All equipment is new. Price may vary if new cabling or different configuration is needed. Taxes not included.

Bob Bennett, President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City, appointed to U.M.K.C. Bloch School of Business Advisory Council...

Robert E. Bennett, President of COMMWORLD of Kansas City was one of five new members appointed in March 2008 to the Advisory Council of the University of Missouri - Kansas City Bloch School of Business. "As an M.B.A. graduate of U.M.K.C., I have been very impressed with the high national rankings of the Business School. It has become one of the leading schools for entrepreneurship in the United States. I am honored to be part of this Council," stated Bob Bennett.

Small businesses get help to grow and prosper!

Ramp up your sales and transform your small business into a money–making machine with the OneCoach 101–Day Business Growth Challenge. Enroll now at a reduced rate at OneCoach.com/go.

The OneCoach 101–Day Business–Growth Challenge is a fast–paced experience designed to help you grow your business. It is delivered online and over the phone. Learn more about it at OneCoach.com/go. COMMWORLD of Kansas City is proud to partner with OneCoach.

Earn $1,000 – $5,000 as a "Thank You" for your referral to the right person who becomes a OneCoach Business Partner / Franchisee...

OneCoach Business Partners are local franchisees who own a protected territory. They are typically high–achieving sales professionals who are ready to begin creating wealth for themselves while they help small business owners succeed. If you know someone who would like to own a franchise in today's hottest market contact Bob or Linda Bennett at 816–761–5100 or visit OneCoach.com/Missouri.

Meet Mr. Curt Wiens, Vice President – Systems Engineering

Curt celebrated 26 years with the company in February 2008. His technical education began at the Technical Institute in Rosemount, Minnesota. He joined COMMWORLD in 1982 and has been instrumental in the installation of over 4,000 telecom systems. Curt's dedication to quality installations backed up by fast, efficient service set the benchmark for the COMMWORLD technical team and has earned him respect throughout the industry. He has earned certifications on countless technologies including Converged Technology Professional (CTP) – the industry standard certification for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology. He is a Toshiba Converged Technology Expert (TCTE) – the highest level of VoIP certification awarded by Toshiba. In 2007, Curt was honored by Samsung Telecommunications America for achieving their highest level of Certification. more »

Experience a first for Kansas City as history comes to life at the Stand of Colors Civil War Reenactment

For one weekend in May, travel back in history to 1862 and experience a series of battles including the Battle of Westport at the largest Civil War Reenactment West of Gettysburg. Visit the campsites, watch the battles, see how our ancestors actually lived and died during the Civil War. The Stand of Colors is presented by Rotary Club 13 with proceeds of the event to go to the Rotary Youth Camp for disadvantaged and disabled children.

• The location – Jerry Smith Park at 139^th and Holmes in South Kansas City
• Free parking at Bannister Mall
• Friday, May 16 – Student Day (closed to the public)
• Saturday, May 17 – Camps open at 9:00AM (action all day)
• Sunday, May 18 – Camps open at 9:00AM, Battle at 1:30PM, Pageant closes at 3:30PM
• Discount tickets available at Price Chopper – $15 adult / $5 children
• Tickets at the gate – $20 adult / $8 children

For more information go to www.standofcolors.org.
For more information on the Rotary Youth Camp visit www.rotary13.org.

TAG National Convention as published in Phone+Magazine...

COMMWORLD of Kansas City is proud to be a member of Technology Assurance Group (TAG). This national organization is made up of 115 voice / data companies that collectively are responsible for $390 million in annual revenue. COMMWORLD was the 23^rd company to join in 2001. The mission of TAG is to share best practices among the membership and provide education on the latest business growth and management techniques and tools. TAG members represent the "cream of the crop" of telecommunications interconnect companies in the country. The group's 8^th Annual Convention was held in March on Coronado Island outside of San Diego, CA. Read more on PhonePlusMag.com.

Thank you for your referrals...

Our business grows through referrals from happy customers, business associates and friends. Refer a company that gets a new telephone / voice mail system from COMMWORLD of Kansas City by June 15^th and we will say "Thank you" with a check for $100.00 or more. You will be doing yourself, the referral and us a favor!

Just email a note that says "Referral" with the company name, address, phone number and the decision maker's name to info@COMMWORLD-KC.com. Be sure to include your contact information so we know where to send your check. (Sorry, this offer is not valid with the SAMSUNG SPRINGTIME SPECIAL.)

Phone Facts...Everyone knows it was Alexander Graham Bell who invented the telephone – or was it?

According to an article in The New Yorker magazine from years ago, Antonio Meucci invented the first telephone during the 1850's and 1860's, but he had trouble with financing. He was issued a temporary patent in 1871 and later renewed it twice. In 1874 Meucci failed to renew again because he lacked the $10 filing fee.

On March 7, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell was issued the official patent by the United States Patent Office. Another man named Elisha Gray got his designs for a telephone to the Patent Office only a few hours later that Bell. What's the old saying? "A day late and a dollar short."