by John BeaudoinTo say that the last few years have been a roller coaster for Liz Little might be a bit of an understatement.Of course, Liz buckled up for the ride. And she wasn’t navigating that bumpy sometimes daunting ride alone.The former co-owner of...
by John BeaudoinA few years ago, Kevin and Debbie Eck, Mindi Woods and Keith Odehnal were all in vastly varying vocational parts of their lives. Kevin was living the corporate lifestyle; Debbie, an advertising representative for The Kansas City Star; Mindi a...
The Aircraft Electronics Association is celebrating its 10th year in Lee’s Summit this summer after relocating its international headquarters to the city in July 2008. Founded in 1957, the international trade organization represents nearly 1,300 member avionics...
At just 18-years old while taking classes at UMKC, and needing a job, Nicolette Foster walked into McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks where she was hired as a line cook. It was her first role in the restaurant industry, and one that taught her the ins...
by Donnie Rodgers, Jr.The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market was planted at the corner of 2nd and Douglas in 1991 as part of the newly formed Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street’s efforts to revitalize the heart of our community. At that time,...
