by Heather ThompsonI had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Mike Smith, president of Twin Lakes, for an afternoon of stories. Born a business man, he encourages that in life and business, you just have to treat people the way you want to be treated.There is...

by Heather ThompsonWhile much surrounding the outside of Summit Lanes bowling alley has changed over the last fifty-plus years, the people on the inside have remained right along with the changes. The building itself was constructed in 1957, at least half the size of...

by Liesl HaysMost businesses recognize the importance of hiring the right person, but day-to-day demands leave little time to focus on strategic recruiting. It is estimated the cost of recruiting, onboarding and hiring a new employee is $240,000 (SHRM, 2017). This...

How did you get started in Parks and Recreation more than 16 years ago?My first job in municipal Parks & Recreation started right here in Lee's Summit. In 2000 I lived in St. Louis and was looking for a career change. I applied for an entry-level Recreation...

by John Beaudoin"The Old Reliable" "“ as they always called the Bank of Lee's Summit "“ has been in business for 150 years.And while that former Bank of Lee's Summit "“ now known as Security Bank "“ has changed names, many of the people and personalities inside the...

by Beth BahnerIt is obvious when you walk into Peace Partnership "“ a Lee's Summit non-profit counseling practice "“ and meet Dr. Jon Thompson, that you are not in a typical doctor's office. From the introduction, "Please call me Jon," to his blue jeans and tennis...

by John BeaudoinLand3 Studio might be the quietest, creative-functioning firm in downtown Lee's Summit. In business a solid decade now, co-founder Bob Bushyhead said that's kind of the nature of the business.Unassuming. Methodical. Creative. The team of six that make...

by Breanne ZapienThis is the year you will knock on every prospect's door. You will deliver homemade cookies, and explain why they should buy from you. This is going to work, you can feel it! If only you could sit face-to-face with your ideal customer and serve them...

By Matthew ShullThese two objectives are not mutually exclusive.It can be done. All across America, families are meeting a mighty financial challenge "“ the challenge of paying college costs with retirement potentially on the horizon. How do they do it? They go about...

Hundreds of people are about topour tens of thousands of dollars into downtown Lee's Summit.And for a central business district already thriving through sales and Community Improvement District numbers, that is terrific news for Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street...

If you've ever seen the joy of a child as he or she watches an airplane gliding through the sky, jumping and pointing with wonderment, then you can just about imagine the joy long-time Lee's Summit Municipal Airport Manager John Ohrazda is experiencing right now as...

by John Beaudoin The savvy, social-media-minded business owner is likely already putting their holiday plans into place. How often will we post to Facebook? What will we promote on Instagram? What specials will we push? How do we compete for those holiday dollars?...

Just within the past decade, the pet industry has grown significantly nationwide and Lee's Summit is no exception with a variety of businesses expanding or emerging. People are making it a top priority to ensure their four-legged friends are well taken care of,...

Community leader, Jane Monroe, shared her successes and struggles creating Embrace the Grape Beverage Catering with participants at the Lee's Summit Chamber's Lunch with Leaders. Monroe grew up on Lake Lotawana and describes her childhood as a "fairy-tale...

Developing Potential, Inc. (DPI) provides a high-demand service in Lee's Summit, Independence and Kansas City. While there are school-age programs for people with a variety of disability types, there are limited options to help continue their life progression post...

The Auto Clinic has become more energy efficient with solar power. This is the final phase of a complete, multi-faceted conversion The Auto Clinic has undergone to save energy while thinking of the future. Lee's Summit residents since 1989, Gene and Beth Fellows...

by Janice Phelan This has been an exciting summer for Lee's Summit R-7 schools as the local district welcomes new leadership and opens the doors of a new school facility already capturing national attention. Dr. Dennis L. Carpenter, the district's new superintendent,...