Welcome the North Kansas City Business Council's Newest Members |
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Three years ago, Janine, DeAnne, and Shelley were hosting a girl’s card game night, with an assortment of fancy appetizers and drinks. That was when they came up with the idea for the fast-growing brand that is Crackerology. While developing new recipes, they learned that the crackers were fantastic by themselves, but even better when all the flavors were incorporated. After months of tweaks, more card nights, and several focus groups, they created a kit for the savvy grab-and-go consumer. Keeping apps quick, easy, and upscale. You can find them in numerous retailers but they can also be found at 1240 Swift Street. |
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Knockouts Haircuts for Men: |
The story about the North Kansas City Knockouts is an awesome one. Tiffany Weir has been at Knockouts NKC for 9 years. She came to Knockouts straight out of cosmetology school. She then went on to get her Barber's license and has successfully managed the store for many years. She is an award winning Barber. When the franchisee who owned that shop wanted to sell it in May of 2022, Karin Friday partnered with Tiffany to buy the shop from him. They are both part owners of the store and hope to develop several more stores in the Kansas City area. Knockouts is an upscale barbershop that offers quality men's grooming services at competitive prices. You can find them located at 400 Armour Road.
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ActionCOACH:
ActionCOACH located in North Kansas City is excited to serve the NKC Business Community. They are coaches and advisors that help local business owners achieve more using proven tools, methodologies and systems, tested and perfected with over tens of thousands of businesses worldwide, over the past three decades. They hold business owners accountable for their results and, just like a sports coach, push local business owners to perform at optimal levels. They are excited to be part of your team, helping you achieve your goals and dreams. They would love to invite anyone interested to attend their upcoming event, but you can also find them located inside iWerx at 1520 Clay St. Suite 208.
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The Big Rip Brewing Company:
The Big Rip Brewing Company opened in May of 2013 and has been growing ever since! Founded by two friends that started making their own beer and wine years ago, they decided to go in together to start this brewery! Their goal is to create unique beers that appeal to both beer-nerds and people new to craft beer. As if producing and serving their own beer wasn't cool enough, they also serve liquor, cocktails, wine and even some non-alcoholic drinks in their taproom! They do provide PJ Snacks Pretzels for purchase and you can also order on their Hawg Jaw BBQ Kiosk! The Big Rip Brewing Company brews small batches on a 4 bbl system that uses custom computerized control systems and glycol chilled fermenters, to ensure they get the best results every time! Make sure you add The Big Rip Brewing Company to your bucket-list of places to go this holiday season! They are located at 216 E. 9th Avenue.
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Decorate a Winter Wonderland Tree! |
Trees will be installed on Monday, November 28th. Decorating will begin at noon on Tuesday, November 29th. All trees must be decorated by noon on Monday, December 5th! Judging will begin at 1 pm that afternoon with winners announced the following day.
2022 Decorating Categories include “Gnome for Christmas” or “Business Related”.
Combo Packages that include special pricing for a Winter Wonderland Christmas Tree and a Table of 8 at The Big Event Holiday Reception at Harrah's Ballroom on December 1st are limited, so sign-up today and take advantage of the Early Bird Special Pricing.
Early Bird pricing ends November 4th!
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Click HERE for more information and to register and pay online via credit card today!
Or PRINT the registration form and return with payment to the North Kansas City Business Council.
Registration ends at 5 pm on Monday, November 14th!
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NKCBC Big Event Holiday Reception & Online Silent Auction
Save the Date!
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We are now accepting donations such as gift baskets, individual items or cash for the Online Silent Auction! We hope you'll be able to assist in our efforts by making a donation this year. Not sure what to donate? Click here to see an Auction Items Idea List or click here to donate an item.
The Online Silent Auction will once again be open to everyone with bidding opening Monday, November 21st and running through Thursday, December 1st. Items will not be available for review until that time. It’s a fun way to get some unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list, or maybe just treat yourself.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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Saying Goodbye to Smokin' Guns BBQ |
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After 20 years, the owners of Smokin' Guns BBQ, Phil and Linda Hopkins, took to social media to announce that they will be retiring from the restaurant business and closing their doors at 1218 Swift Avenue on November 11th. Their current hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-7pm.
Serving the Kansas City area since 2003, Smokin' Guns BBQ relocated in 2016 to a bigger building! They needed a place with more capacity after gaining popularity, becoming one of the staple BBQ restaurant's in the metro area. In 2010, they appeared on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" and recently ranked 16th on a list of Kansas City's highest-rated barbeque restaurants on Tripadvisor. If you want a taste of what award-winning BBQ tastes like, hurry in! Before its truly too late. They will still be selling their sauces and rubs on their website and on a whole sale basis.
The North Kansas City Business Council and all of the North Kansas City community wishes the best to Phil and Linda!
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NKCSD 8th Grade Manufacturing Tours |
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North Kansas City School district partnered with numerous places from the North Kansas City business community, to set-up 8th grade students on tours of different manufacturing business. Companies such as Tnemec, Stuppy Greenhouses, Exltube, Sterling Luxury Coaches, and several others, all opened their doors to these students in an effort to improve work-based learning experiences, to prepare them for life after high school. Beginning with last year's freshman class, NKC School District is reimagining the high school experience, including the following pathways:
- School of Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship
- School of Design, Innovation and Technology
- School of Health and Wellness
- School of Human Services
As students begin to select pathways in the eighth grade, the school district realizes that they need to expose students to more opportunities before they select a pathway of interests. Manufacturing Tours did just that! Students were able to get an inside view of a company based upon the four pathways listed above. Exposure allows informed decisions to occur more often for students interested in careers within many of our local companies and organizations. Thank you to Shannon Shelton, Assistant Director of Work Based Learning for NKCSD and Doug Schmitz, Area Manager for Missouri Enterprise for helping put these tours together!
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Can you think of a valuable project for your business or organization that would be a learning opportunity for an intern? Northland CAPS is currently looking to secure approximately 300 unpaid internships across every career industry for the spring semester. NCAPS interns report 10 hours per weeks for 15 weeks beginning in mid-January. They work with businesses and organizations of all sizes and varieties, including small businesses. Please consider hosting one! To get started, you can complete this quick form. If you have any questions, please contact Allison Clemens or Brett Kisker at [email protected].
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November 14th- November 20th! |
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Calling all risk-takers, go-getters, innovators and dreamers: Global Entrepreneurship Week-KC is gonna be big, and it wouldn't be the same without you!! With over 150+ sessions to help you start, grow and champion businesses, you can't afford to miss a week of networking, insider tips and fun. Register for free at gewkc.org and build your #GEWKC agenda. You belong here!
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GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! |
Looking for something to do with the whole family? Make sure to check out the Kansas City Zoo's immersive lantern festival! GloWild will be illuminating the topside of Kansas City Zoo with custom handmade lighted sculptures through December 11th. This is the perfect addition to your fall schedule! This 1-mile path is filled with steel and silk works of art, handcrafted by Zigong Lantern Group, that guarantee unforgettable memories. Be sure to visit the Beastro Café to order your hot chocolate or pumpkin spice latte, as well as a Boulevard Brewery Company cart with plenty of assorted offerings. Vendors will be on hand for all of your holiday shopping needs! Purchase your tickets now as dates are sure to sell out quickly!
The GloWild Festival is made possible by the sponsorship of Ford Motor Company, Kiewit Corporation, Metropolitan Community College and Garney Construction!
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Election Day is November 8th! |
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Upcoming Events & Activities |
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NKCBC
Calendar of Events
November 4th
7:30 - 9:00 am
2750 Clay Edwards Dr.
Suite 304
November 10th
11:30 am - 1:00 PM
Fire Station #1
1833 Howell Street
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Have information you'd like to share? Call or send an email to Alexis Brown, North Kansas City Business Council Member Services and Events Coordinator.
(816) 548-3112
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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 fall catalog of programs for all ages. |
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