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Hi everyone! It’s Michael Gortenburg here. Traveling can be stressful. As a seasoned traveler myself, I know how much effort goes into trip preparation. Today, I wanted to share some tips about aspects of your vacation you may put on the back burner. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you plan your …
We all want to make the world a better place but when it comes down to donating, it can be difficult to nail down who you want to help and how. Today, I want to share with you some reputable charities you might want to consider.
Hi everyone, it’s Michael Gortenburg. Selling your home can be stressful. You want to make sure you’re fully capitalizing on the space you have but might not know where to start. Here are some ways to increase the resale value of your home and take full advantage of what your home has to offer: Improve …
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Scott Asner and Michael Gortenburg, founding Principals of 18 Capital Group (18CP), a Kansas City-based private equity firm with a focus on real estate, celebrate Labor Day this year by honoring the hard work of their employees. First proposed by Matthew Maguire, a secretary for the Central Labor Union, Labor Day is a national holiday …
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Hello, everyone, Michael Gortenburg here! Finding the right book can be a tricky process. No one wants to spend hours of their time reading something only to end up hating the final chapter. As an avid reader and fan of the mystery genre, I wanted to share with you all some of my personal favorites …
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View of town and port at the island Skopelos, northern Sporades, Greece Hello! Michael Gortenburg here and greetings from Kansas City! Throughout my life, I have been fortunate enough to travel around the world to visit some of the most spectacular countries and their noteworthy attractions. From the bustling streets of Tel Aviv to the …
Embracing Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Hello! It’s Michael Gortenburg! As many of you know, I take pride in my Jewish heritage. The values of Judaism have always guided me in my personal and work life and today I wanted to talk about one of the most important values: Tikkun Olam. Tikkun is most often …
Hi gang - Michael Gortenburg here, checking in from Kansas City. I recently shared my list of favorite tech items to have on hand during this time when many of us are stuck at home. And while they certainly help to keep you occupied at home, it is important to also spend time maintaining your …
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Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well as we ride out this coronavirus pandemic. I know that this has been a difficult time for many of you, and large parts of the country are sheltering in place to practice social distancing. Here in Kansas City, we have been under our mayor’s shelter in …
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Hello readers, and greetings from Kansas City! The other day as I was thinking about some of the coolest tech gadgets that I have seen recently, I naturally thought of people that might enjoy some of the items on the list. It led me to think of those people in our lives who are hard …