Merrigan & Co., 1012 E. 55th, is the recipient of this month’s Southtown Council September Sparkle Award. A writing and marketing services agency in the KC area for nearly 20 years, Merrigan & Co. has called the corner of 55th and Troost “home” since February 2006.
Bob Merrigan, a veteran of the KC direct marketing community and longtime resident of the area, is President and CEO. Merrigan & Co. specializes in messaging and copywriting for business-to-business and nonprofit organizations, and works with a number of local and national clients. Mr. Merrigan has been awarded the KC Direct Marketer of the Year Award by the Kansas City Direct Marketing Association (KCDMA) and is a past KCDMA president. Merritt Engel, a 10-plus year employee was also the 2006 winner of KCDMA’s Young Direct Marketer of the Year citation.
Home-Rite Company was charged with renovating the cheerful green and white building inside and out. The space, formerly used primarily for storage, now has a conference area and full kitchen in addition to the airy, contemporary office spaces. The outside received a makeover as well, including a new paint job, façade and resurfaced parking lot.
Merrigan is proud of his company’s new location and his team’s ties to the area. “Three out of the five people who work here – including me – went to Rockhurst University,” he explains. “I’ve been involved with the Morningside Neighborhood Association for years… my wife was formerly the community prosecutor for the 49/63 Coalition, so this is home.”
Merrigan & Co. is also a new member of the Southtown Council and Merrigan says the company looks forward to getting more involved. “We’ve been welcomed by our neighbors and feel settled in – we made the right choice in moving to this area.” Congratulations to Merrigan & Co. for helping to make Southtown sparkle!