North Kansas City News
March 2022
Welcome to the North Kansas City Business Council's Newest Members
Safe Haven Security, LLC is the nation’s largest ADT Authorized Dealer and one of the fastest-growing segments of the ADT business family. Their team of high-level, forward-thinking men and women are committed to creating a home security system tailored to the needs of each customer. From video surveillance, remote locks and monitoring, light control, and more, they offer a variety of solutions to secure your home and keep you connected and safe. Visit mysafehaven.com to learn more.
SRS Design is a full-service interior design studio for both the builder and home-buyer that is highly experienced and intentionally committed to providing quality products and unsurpassed customer service. They believe good design starts with the fundamentals and great design connects people and creates a sense of style and uniqueness to the home. They are unique from big brand home stores and offer selections at affordable prices. Click here for industry insight, relevant news and design tips & tricks.
North Kansas City Hospital Makes Forbes America's Best Employer List
Forbes recently honored North Kansas City Hospital as one of America's Best Midsize Employers 2022. Forbes ranked North Kansas City Hospital:

  • Top midsize hospital and health system in the Kansas City area

  • No. 182 midsize company in the nation

SAVE THE DATE!
March 26
11 am - 3 pm

Flex Fitness Gym opened their doors in North Kansas City in October 2021, transforming owner, Jason May's dreams of creating an old school, hard core gym with hand-picked unique equipment, that would be open 24/7 and affordable to all, into a reality. In addition to the gym, Flex offers personal training and nutrition plans for all fitness levels. Their business has grown by leaps and bounds, and less than 18 months later, they have expanded an additional 4,500 square feet. To celebrate this success and thank the North Kansas City community for their support, Flex will be hosting a launch party and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 26th. The gym will be open to the community. IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness) Pro Bodybuilder Hunter Labrada will be a guest.

Make plans now to drop by and take part in the celebration! More details and times for specific activities coming soon.
North Kansas City Schools is home to 21,000 students and counting and is projected to grow by more than 1,500 students in the next five years. As the district grows, new facilities and upgrades are needed throughout the district. Additional support for staff will ensure the district continues to serve as Champions for all students, creating learning environments in which students can reach their maximum potential.

To make these proposed improvements a reality, NKC Schools asks voters to consider a zero tax increase levy transfer and $140 million bond issue on the April 5, 2022 ballot.

For more detailed information about the Zero Tax Increase Levy Transfer & Bond and to learn more about the proposed improvements, consider some frequently asked questions, and review the Ballot language, visit nkcschools.org/2022.
Looking for a new Podcast?
Check out "Banking on KC" presented by Country Club Bank
In March 2020, Country Club Bank launched a new podcast titled "Banking on KC"! The podcast features interviews and conversations conducted by KC's champion of entrepreneurs, Kelly Scanlon. "Banking on KC" now has more than 100 episodes recorded that feature guests including makers, innovators and community leaders who have changed the business, cultural, and economic landscape of Kansas City.

Visit Country Club Bank's Knowledge Center to listen to or download episodes or subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Be sure to check out the following past episodes that feature North Kansas City Business Council Members!




Thursday, March 24
11:30 am - 1:00 PM
Diamond Conference Center
1875 Diamond Parkway
This month's featured speaker is Jayme Miller, Commercial Agent and leader of the Beyond Brokerage division of NorthPoint Development.
Friday, April 1
7:30 - 9:00 am
Join us for coffee & conversation at the
2010 Howell Street
This event is free and guests are welcome!
Snake Saturday celebrates it's 38th year after 2 years off! All events are scheduled to take place as planned, however, due to impending low temperatures the carnival will not take place this year. So, bundle up and come to the parade, explore the free children's area in the Festival area and enjoy the Car Show! And, be sure to grab some yumminess from the food vendors while you are there!
The Tim C. Crummett Family Charitable Fund Project Committee has issued the 2022 Call to Walls for a new, site-specific mural! The Call to Walls is open from March 1 - 31.


For more information, visit www.nkc.org/publicart.
Reminder! 2022 Streetscape Beautification Grant Applications to the City must be submitted by March 25, 2022.


For more information about the program and what type of projects apply, click here.
NKC High School Student Scholarship Opportunities - Apply Now!
To promote the pursuit of career-directed education and training after high school, the North Kansas City Business Council provides funds for scholarships to North Kansas City High School Seniors each year. In 2022, three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded. Applications are available now and will be accepted through April 8, 2022.
Employment Opportunity
VSI, Inc., is urgently seeking to hire a Program Supervisor to provide employment related advocacy and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Click here for more details regarding the position and instructions on how to apply.
North Kansas City Business Member Highlights
Conveniently located in downtown North Kansas City, Northland Adult Day Center is a free-standing, licensed adult day care center established in 2016 to address the lack of adult day centers in the area. Northland ADC strives to enrich the lives of its' participants, their families, and the community through specialized adult services, education, and support.
Northland ADC is a safe, supportive environment that offers fun activities for participants to stimulate their mind, get them active and keep them engaged, help them socialize and foster friendships, increase their leisure activities; get them into the community for recreational events, do creative and expressive activities, and give caregivers a break
American Boiler & Mechanical opened in 1973 in Fenton, Missouri with a small office and a small shop just big enough to park one utility truck. As they grew, they moved their operations to St. Louis. In 1988, they opened a branch office in North Kansas City, Missouri. Branches in Salina and Wichita, Kansas followed a few years later allowing them to serve several states.

Their range of work has expanded over the years from boiler repair and welding to a full range of mechanical services. They sell and install new boilers along with heating and air conditioning systems; install process piping; and perform plant maintenance, code welding, insulation, custom sheet metal work and more.
Above & Beyond Catering is a Kansas City catering company owned and founded by Roxanne Strub. Since 2006, Roxanne and her team of experienced event planning and catering professionals have been providing exceptional food with unparalleled service for corporate events, weddings, office catering, meetings, holiday parties, special occasions, and so much more.

They bring the perfect marriage of experience and a passion for food. Their dishes are prepared by scratch in their professional kitchen, using fresh and local ingredients. Their staff will work with you from concept to conclusion to create the event you envision, from casual to elegant. The presentation will be a feast for your eyes, as well as your palate. And, their little extras such as uniformed service, bartending, table decoration, and chef stations will give your event the “WOW” factor!
Park Printing was established in 1906 during the Great Depression. The company survived those extremely difficult times and was later purchased by the Smith family in 1949. The company is still run today by a second-generation printer who recently changed the name to KC Book to emphasize the company’s centralized location and their commitment to the book industry.

The KC Book management team has a combined 125 years in the printing industry and the majority of their production team members have spent their entire career with KCB. They strive to pass this same commitment along to their customers and believe success is achieved by establishing long term relationships with their customers. Visit their website at kcbookmfg.com to learn more about their services, as well as their partnership with The Fulfillment House.
Happy "Membership" Anniversary to the following NKCBC Members ... Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Events & Activities
NKCBC
Calendar of Events

March 24
11:30 AM
Featured Speaker, Jayme Miller, Beyond Brokerage
Diamond Conference Center
1875 Diamond Parkway

April 1
7:30 - 9:00 am
Hosted by the North Kansas City Police Department
2010 Howell Street

Visit the North Kansas City Business Council Events Calendar for more information and to register for NKCBC events and activities.
Have information you'd like to share? Call or send an email to Paula Brooks, North Kansas City Business Council Member Services and Events Coordinator.

(816) 538-3111
There is always something fun and entertaining going on in North Kansas City! Check out the RiverNorth Calendar of Events for all the details!
The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board is committed to providing the residents and business community of North Kansas City with the best possible environment for family recreation and leisure time enjoyment.
Click the image above for the North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department full Winter/Spring catalog of programs for all ages.
Paula Brooks | (816) 472-7700 | 405 E. 19th Avenue | paula@nkcbusinesscouncil.com