February 2015 LINK

Greetings! I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to serve another term as the Brookside Business Association President for 2015. I look forward to another successful year.

The respective associations from Brookside, Waldo and Southtown recently completed the annual board retreat. This year we were honored to hear from one of Kansas City’s treasured individuals – Mr. Jim McGraw. He shared with us keys to success that he gained first hand while working with Mr. Ewing Kauffman at Marion Laboratories. He explained that by treating others with respect, sharing with those who produce results and giving back to society, we all could be successful in whatever we do. For the coming year, I have challenged myself to uphold these values as I serve on the board and run my business. I extend that challenge to all of you.

Brookside continues to grow and many changes have occurred, including business expansions, renovations, and new ownership in the area. I am also proud to say that several businesses have celebrated major anniversaries this past year: Brookside Toy and Science – 50 years; World’s Window - 30 years, and Lauren Alexandra – 20 years. Congratulations to your continued success!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all to attend the monthly networking events and luncheons and activities sponsored by all the organizations to learn more about the Community Improvement Districts to see how these organizations better the community.

Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve on the board. I will do my best to ensure we keep growing in a positive direction.

Submitted by Kim Harris, The New Dime Store

February 2015 • 63rd Edition

Southtown, Waldo, Brookside Monthly Events

Monthly Luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 18, 11:45am Speaker– Police Chief Darryl Forte Location: St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6401 Wornall Ter. (note change of location) $12/person– Reservations Required! Call 816-523-5553. Catered by Tasso’s Greek Restaurant & Catering

Monthly Networking Wednesday, Feb. 25, 5-6:30pm Flowers by Design, 112 W. 63rd St. Join with friends at this informal networking and see the fragrant shop!.

SPECIAL DEAL!!! Get 10 luncheons in 2015 for $100 starting January 15th. Save $20 dollars and avoid the headaches of having cash or needing invoices! Checks/cash are accepted at WABA, 6814 Troost Ave. by Feb. 15, 2015.

Upcoming Events Thursday, Mar. 5, 5-7pm “Show Me the Green” After Hours at Alphapointe. See insert. Saturday, March 14, 2pm Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up Parade

Hagoyah Hair Salon And Yoga Den hosted the January networking.

Letter from the Brookside President

Bling in Brookside

The New and Improved Mike’s Wine and Spirits

Brookside Jewelry, 306 W 63rd

Street, has been helping customers look their best for the last ten years! They provide a full-service jewelry store, with a specialized machine to hand engrave items, even glass. Owner Carl Cuda is one of the only hand engravers in the region. The large selection of vintage and unique antique jewelry offers a much different variety than other area jewelry stores. Cuda is happy to offer appraisals on fine jewelry. If you need to repair your watch or that precious piece of jewelry, Brookside Jewelry is the place to go. One can find the charm of Brookside inside this quaint shop and will be met with personal service to ensure that the customer receives the best of care. This Valentine’s Day, remember to visit Brookside Jewelry for that one-of-a-kind gift from the heart. Hours: M-F 10am-5pm, Saturday, 10am-4pm.

Mike’s Wine and Spirits, 8447 Wornall Rd., has been at this location for the past fourteen years. This two-generation, family-owned business provides a wide array of beer, wine and spirits. They have tastings, cater events and provide wedding consulting. Recently, the business was expanded into the vacant storefront next door, thus doubling the size of the store. Everything is new inside from the flooring to the roof. The new LED lighting brightens up the space. New coolers and other equipment shine, and the inventory has been doubled. Owners Mike and Pat Doohan are pleased with the new look and invite you to come and see. Check out their great prices.

The store is open 8:30am to midnight Monday through Thursday, 8:30am to 1:30am Friday and Saturday, and 9am-midnight on Sunday. Congratulations to Mike’s Wine and Spirits for being Waldo’s February Best!

Bona Terra Salon– Brookside East is Sparkling!

Bona Terra Salon, 414 E 63rd

Street, is a newly constructed salon in the Brookside East Property. The project began in July, 2014 when the owners contracted George Cevillo, the premier Avada Salon designer in Hammond LA, to design the Salon interior. During the design phase, Etopa, the Aveda furniture and fixture company, was selected to provide the interior equipment and Kansas City’s Kessinger/Hunter was selected as the general contractor. Construction of the salon began August 15, 2014 and the Grand Opening was celebrated in December. Bona Terra Salon has highly trained team members that will exceed your expectations. The goal is to provide services that complement you and your lifestyle while customizing a home-care program and maintenance schedule that fits your needs. The services include hair design, coloring, skin, waxing, makeup and nails. Laster Industries, owner of Brookside East, began a makeover of the property (previous home to Blockbuster) in July 2014 by placing canopies on the front of the building, dividing the space into separate storefronts, paving the parking lot, removing and trimming the trees and placing the chess piece (pawn) logo, on the existing, pole and along the face of the building. Laster Industries occupies one of the spaces. Additional businesses are expected in the remaining spaces. Special thanks to Colonel and Pat Laster for adding beauty to 63rd St. and congratulations on being the February Sparkle recipient. Bona Terra Salon hours: Tues-Fri: 9am-7 pm, Sat: 9am-3pm. For appointments call (816) 214-5290.

Thank You Members

Members for 23+ Years: Almar Printing Betty Tillotson & Lorna Sherer Studio of Dance Calvary Lutheran Church Dave Smith The Lamp Maker Gregory McGee Co., LLC Gunter Pest Management Johnston Fiss Insurance McGonigle's Market Milens Company, The Shouse & Company, LLC, CPAs Swyden Cleaners Waldo Pizza Wirken Electrical System Ltd Young's K.C MOWER Center

Fair Share Members: ($200-$400): Grade-A Tree Care*, 2 yrs Heartland Community Credit Union*, new Moonlight Sweeping LLC*, 2 yrs Real Estate Dynamics, Inc.*, 18 yrs

Basic Members: 75th Street Brewery, 21 yrs Abdiana Properties, Inc., 9 yrs AFLAC - Peggy LaPierre, 10 yrs Aid Animal Hospital Inc., 21 yrs Aldi, 9 yrs Allstate Insurance, Kelly Benbow, 2 yrs Angelo's, 22 yrs Animal Medical Center, 22 yrs

B E Tek Computers, Inc., 16 yrs Bob Smith Motor Co, 22 yrs Bobby Baker's Lounge, 17 yrs Brass Boxing + Fitness, 3 yrs Catholic Family Credit Union, 9 yrs Center of Life Chiropractic, 14 yrs City Looks Salon, 15 yrs Classical Massage, 4 yrs Coffee Girls Café, 6 yrs Cook Insurance Agency, 10 yrs Economic Development Corp, 10 yrs Elements Acupuncture Chinese Medicine, 3 yrs Etc. Physical Therapy, 3 yrs Euston's Waldo Hardware, 22 yrs Goodyear Auto Service Center, 10 yrs H&R Block Tax Services, 17 yrs Hafkeymeyer Motors, 20 yrs Happy Feet and Hand Spa, 4 yrs Hendrickson Tree Care Co., 8 yrs Hiles Two, 16 yrs HJM Architects Inc, 20 yrs Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 15 yrs Jennifer Cobb, 2 yrs Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, 5 yrs Kansas City Zoo, 14 yrs KC Coring & Cutting Construction, 15 yrs Kingswood Senior Living Community, 5 yrs Lew's Grill & Bar, 12 yrs Lisa Schmitz Interior Design, 5 yrs Mayflower Autism Speech & Lang, 2 yrs

McDonald's Restaurant, 15 yrs Messina, Michael, J., P.C., 20 yrs Modern Fire Safety, LLC, 5 yrs Nature's Way Therapeutic Massage, 6 yrs Palumbo Insurance, 3 yrs Patrick's Bar & No Grill, 8 yrs Piano Room, 7 yrs PPG/Porter Paints, 4 yrs Quinton's Waldo Bar, 5 yrs RDM Architecture, 2 yrs Reece Commercial, 2 yrs Salon Mir, 6 yrs Shell - PAPU'S Café, 14 yrs Sierra Pacific Mortgage, 6 yrs Studio Lo, 6 yrs Sutherlands, 21 yrs Visiting Angels, 5 yrs Waldo Financial, 5 yrs Wonderful Waldo Car Wash, 22 yrs Wornall Automotive, 10 yrs

New Members: Canopy Road Real Estate, LLC Domino's Pizza KC Motorz LLC LaChula Mexican Grill MT Catfish OrganizeME Pinnacle Therapy Services

Basic Members: BRB Transmission Center, 25 yrs Brookside Wine & Spirits, 3 yrs Egelhoff & Associates, LLC, 16 yrs Frank Oligbo Ins. Group, 2 yrs Global Health Chiropractic, 3 yrs It's A Great Day, LLC, 2 yrs Job Corps, 16 yrs

Kingswood Senior Living Community, 6 yrs Otto Car Wash, 10 yrs Restore Community Church, 2 yrs RevolveKC Bike Shop, 4 yrs Ride-Away Credit, 27 yrs Rose Brooks, 14 yrs

Fair Share Members ($150-$750): Alphapointe, 12 yrs

Capital Consultants, 18 yrs Fletcher Forms, 7 yrs Hope Care Center, 15 yrs KC Area Transportation Authority, 13 yrs KC Public Library- Southeast, 19 yrs Moonlight Sweeping LLC, 2 yrs National Museum of Toys & Miniatures, 25 yrs

Townsend Communications, 9 yrs

Thank you to the following organizations that joined/renewed their membership with the Waldo Area Business Association through January 2015:

Thank you to the following organizations that joined/renewed their membership with the Southtown Council for 2015 during the month of January 2015:

ScaleUP! KC Many business owners have difficulty moving beyond $150,000-$750,000 in sales. For five months ScaleUP! Kansas City will immerse 12 to 15 entrepreneurs in courses and “collisions” that will connect them with a high caliber network of peers, resources and mentors and change the trajectory of their businesses. Apply in March to be part of the summer cohort of selected entrepreneurs for ScaleUP! KC and drive your business to even greater heights. You can be part of this elite cohort of growth-oriented businesses if you: lead a company that has been in business for at least 2 years; generate annual sales between $150K and $750K; have a strong market that can generate more than $1 million in sales, and strive to drive your business to greater heights. Courses are supplemented with Kauffman Founders School, peer-to-peer roundtables and “collision” sessions that unite you with subject matter experts. Applications for the second cohort will open in March 2015. Congratulations to the recently selected inaugural group of Cohort 1 including our own Raymond Okuagu, Premier Engineering Consultants, a member of Southtown Council. To learn more, visit www.kcsourcelink.com/scale-up.

The 35th Annual Brookside St. Patrick’s Day Warm-Up Parade takes place at 2pm on Saturday, March 14. Leading off the parade will be 4th District City Councilwoman Jan Marcason followed by Mr. and Mrs. Irish represented by Brookside Toy and Science owners, Jim and Mary Jo Ward. The Wards are celebrating their 50th year in business in Brookside. The parade begins on Wornall Rd. at 65th St., travels north to 63rd St., east to Main St., south to Meyer Blvd. and concludes at 65th and Brookside Rd. This one and a half hour parade features many neighborhood organizations, businesses, floats, animals, and horses. Parade entry forms are available on-line at www.brooksidekc.org.

Bringing out the Irish

Thank you to Research Medical Center for printing The Link.

Each year, the board members of the Southtown Council, Waldo Area Business Association, Brookside Business Association and the Brookside, Waldo and Troost Avenue community improvement districts spend an afternoon together discussing and working on plans for the future. This year a SWOT analysis was conducted, which explores Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Special thanks to Jennifer Furla and Laura McCray with HCap Search, Mary Cyr with Cyr Nonprofit Consulting and Jim Dawson with Fairway Consulting Group for facilitating the sessions.

Area Board Members Meet