- Public Improvements: More than $19 million in public improvements leveraged for the area
- Networking: Monthly networking and information exchanges for area businesses, institutions, and neighborhoods.
- Representation: Representation of Southtown businesses and neighborhoods on zoning and code enforcement matters, crime and security issues, and nuisance abatement.
- Community Action: Monthly Community Policing Action Cooperative (CPAC) sessions that brings together citizens, business and public safety representatives to address crime issues and take preventative measures.
- Tulips on Troost: Coordination and support of the Tulips on Troost Avenue Project.
- Southtown Directory: Annual Directory of Southtown and Brookside listing all its members distributed to business and residents in Southtown area- a great community resource!
- Facade Improvement Project: Assisted more than 100 business owners along Troost Ave. in the renovation of storefronts through the Facade Rebate Program.
- Troost Avenue Streetscape: Obtained public improvement funds for the Streetscape of Troost Ave. from 55th St. to 77th St.
- 63rd Street Improvement: Secured more than $3 million in public improvement funds for the widening and improving of 63rd Street from Paseo east to Prospect Ave.
- Southtown Council Memberships: From an initial group of six increased the organization to more than 250 businesses, associations and institutions, further increasing the organization's credibility and effectiveness for serving the community.
- Advocate for Area Businesses: Provide administrative support and technical assistance to area businesses in dealing with city code, zoning, and ordinance requirements.
- Administrative Support: Provide office, accounting and general management for the the Brookside Business Association, Brookside CID, Troost Avenue CID and Southtown Foundation.
- Real Estate Information: Compiled and maintained data on commercial properties, vacancies, and property owners/managers.
- Crime Prevention: Monitored area crime statistics, coordinated with the Kansas City Police Department, and hosts monthly CPAC meeting for concerned residents and business owners to meet with Metro Patrol.
- Funding: Throughout it's 35 year history, the Southtown Council operations have been funded solely through business, institution, and association contributions.
