Business West to hold Annual Meeting
There is still time to make reservations for the Business West Annual Meeting. The event will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Wine Barn and Vineyard, 2850 N. 119th St., Piper. Officers and directors for the coming year will be elected. There will be no charge for the meeting or the dinner, but reservations are strongly encouraged. A wine-tasting is also planned. To make reservations or for more information, telephone 913-766-4300 or 913-406-6266 (cell) or email [email protected]. The monthly Business West Board Meeting will be at 5 p.m. before the Annual Membership Meeting.
Unified Commission approves tax increment financing district
The Unified Commission approved a tax increment-financing district for the area at 57th Street and State Avenue Aug. 13. The 4101 Powell Avenue Limited Liability Corporation is developing that area on the northwest and southwest side of State Avenue. The principals in the development are Cliff Dale Sr., Cliff Dale Jr. and his brother, Travis Dale. The taxing district is set up on a pay-as-you-go basis. The developers will be responsible for moving an estimated 250,000 yards of rock and dirt at an estimated cost as much as $5 million. Plans call for possible retail use. The family also owns State Avenue tractor and Equipment and State Tractor Trucking. The family also has purchased the former Sports Page Lounge and is renovating the building: It will become a family restaurant.
College to sponsor Innovation Summit
Kansas City, Kansas, Community College will sponsor the fourth annual Innovation Summit from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday. Oct. 2 at the school’s Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. Entrepreneurs will be invited to pitch ideas to a panel of judges including venture capitalists, investors and community business leaders in two categories—concept and revenue generating. Entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to compete for a share of $10,000. For more information, telephone Alicia Hooks at 913-288-7388 or email [email protected].
State Avenue Corridor Committee plans Annual Meeting
The State Avenue Corridor Planning and Marketing Committee will hold its annual meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Technical Education Center of the Community College at 6565 State Ave. Four property owners have been invited to participate in a roundtable discussion about development in the corridor. Those invited include Cliff Dale Jr., Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi, Steve Tran and Greg Wilcox. Greg Kindle, President of the Wyandotte County Economic Development Council, will be the discussion moderator. The cost for the meeting will be $20 per person; refreshments will be served after the meeting.
West Division Police Department asks for assistance
The West Division of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department has asked for public assistance in helping prevent and solve burglaries and thefts. Persons may contact the West Patrol Division office at 913-596-7090 or 913-596-7094.
Members always welcome at all Business West Board Meetings
All Business West members are invited to attend Business West Board Meetings. The next board meeting will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Wine Barn and Vineyard, 2850 N. 119th St., Piper. Normally the Board Meetings are at 12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Dotte Place Bar and Grill, 8123 Parallel Pkwy., in the Arrowhead Center.
Wyandot Inc plans Annual Meeting
Wyandot Inc, the parent organization that supervises mental health services, will hold its Annual meeting from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy. The featured speaker will be John Shuchart, an author, educator and mental health advocate. Awards will be presented. For more information or to make reservations, telephone Andrea Deason, 913-233-3305 or email [email protected]
For questions or comments, telephone 913-766-766-4300 or 913-406-6266 (cell) or email [email protected].