Business West seeks Executive Director Business West is seeking an Executive Director. Murrel Bland, who has been Executive Director for the past 15 years, is retiring. An extensive job description is attached. Those wishing to apply should email their resumes and reasons for wanting the position to Pam Rowe, President of Business West, at [email protected]. [...]
Business West seeks Executive Director Business West is seeking an Executive Director. Murrel Bland, who has been Executive Director for the past 15 years, is retiring. An extensive job description is attached. Those wishing to apply should email their resumes and reasons for wanting the position to Pam Rowe, President of Business West, at [email protected]. [...]
Health Department Director to speak at Membership Meeting Juliann Van Liew, the Director of the Unified Health Department, will be the featured speaker at the Business West Spring Membership Meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 via ZOOM. This will be a combined board and membership meeting. There will be no charge for the [...]
Providence selected as a best hospital Healthgrades has chosen Providence Medical Center as one of 250 best hospitals in America. The distinction places Providence in the top 5 percent of nearly 4,500 hospitals for its superior clinical performance. Helathgrades is the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Karen Orr, the chief executive [...]
Business West supports extended hours for restaurants, bars The Board of Directors of Business West recently passed a resolution supporting extended hours for restaurants and bars from 10 p.m. until midnight. The hours had been restricted because of the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurant and bar owners complained they were losing business to neighboring counties because of [...]
College President to speak at Annual meeting Dr. Greg Mosier, who was recently appointed as President of Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, will be the keynote speaker at the Business West Annual Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in the Multi-Purpose Room of the College’s Technical Education Center, 6565 State Ave. Dr. Mosier comes [...]
Business West to co-sponsor Candidates’ Forum Business West, along with Kansas City, Kansas, Community College, will co-sponsor a Candidates’ Forum starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 18 in Upper Jewell at the Community College. Democratic Candidates for District Judge who plan to attend are Mike Nichols, Tony Martinez and Jane Sieve Wilson. Panelists who will [...]
Population in Western Wyandotte County continues to increase In 1968, Western Wyandotte County’s population (west of 38th Street) was 35,000. Today, that area has a population of about 60,000. This area has continued to grow during the past 50 years despite the loss of overall population in Wyandotte County. Wyandotte County’s overall population peaked in [...]
Commission seeks continuation of sales tax The Unified Commission will be asking residents of Kansas City, Kansas, to renew a 10-year sales tax in the Aug. 7 Primary Election. The tax helps fund public safety and neighborhood infrastructure projects. Voters approved this three-eighth cent sales tax in 2010 by a 70 percent margin. A community [...]
Mayor to speak at Membership Meeting Mayor David Alvey will be the keynote speaker at the spring Membership Meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the West Wyandotte Library Auditorium, 1737 N. 82nd St. The cost will be $25 a person and will include lunch. A reservation form is attached. Mayor Alvey, who was [...]