Mark Your Calendars for June 8th!

Submitted by Ravin on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:35pm

Start your day bright and early in Brookside. The Brookside Development Committee is hosting a FREE Shred Event from 8am – 12pm. The Cintas truck will be located in the parking lot behind The Brooksider by the tennis courts at 63 St./Brookside Plaza. Take advantage of this “secure” way of disposing of papers that contain confidential information, and it’s free!

21st Annual After Hours– Another Success!

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 5:01pm

In 1992, the Southtown Council celebrated its ten-year anniversary with the After Hours Business Exchange at St. John’s Center (now home to Pathway Academy at 72nd and Paseo) The intent was to “provide businesses located or doing business in Southtown the opportunity to meet potential customers and promote their business.” And the event did just that!

Over the years, the location has changed, moving from Cleveland Chiropractic College to the current location at Alphapointe, 75th and Prospect Ave. In 1997, the event grew to include the Waldo Area Business Association and the following year, the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association joined in as a sponsor.

Southtown, Waldo, Brookside Monthly Events

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 4:55pm

Monthly Luncheon
Wednesday, April 17, 11:45am
Guest speaker: KC School Superintendent, Dr. Green
Location: Wornall Road Baptist Church, 400 W Meyer Blvd.
Catered by: The Stack BBQ, $10/person
Please RSVP by April 16th to (816--523-5553) or email Dorna@southtown.org
RSVP’s required

Monthly Networking
Wednesday, April 24, 5-7pm
Location: 5B & Co. Candlemakers, 6231 Brookside Plaza
Join with friends, experience the shop and hear what is going on in the neighborhood!

Upcoming Events
2013 Community Block Party and Health Fair
Saturday, April 27, 10a-1p
Research Medical Center Campus

Brookside Art Annual, May 3-5
The show hours are Friday, 5-9pm;
Saturday, 10a-9p; and Sunday 11a-5.

The Old and The New Sparkle

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 4:51pm

AngleThe Southtown Beautification Committee is pleased to announce Angle and Associates’ property located at 6398 Troost Ave. as the April Southtown Sparkle Award recipient. Fred Angle has owned the property for more than 12 years. The property includes three tenants: Radio Shack, Underground Clothing, and the newly added Midtown Laundry. Radio Shack has been in business at this location for more than 30 years!

More than $50,000 was spent in renovating the space and purchasing the equipment for the new Midtown Laundry. The location features 52 washers and 50 dryers as well as big screen TV’s. The new automatic entry doors are helpful for those entering with their hands full. Angle noted, “Business is always improving. All it takes is someone coming in to realize it’s a nicer atmosphere with more available washers and dryers than any other Laundromat in the city.”

Meet and Greet

Submitted by Ravin on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 4:32pm

Volunteers from the Waldo Area Business Association, Brookside Business Association, and the Southtown Council will be hitting the streets in April and May to visit with area businesses and organizations. This annual tour provides the opportunity for volunteers to meet and greet fellow business owners and managers, explain and promote area marketing opportunities and projects, while also learning about their issues/concerns. The Southtown Blitz takes place on April 9 through 11, the Waldo Walk Around occurs May 7 through 9, and Brookside follows the next week. If you are interested in “walking the streets” or want to schedule a visit, contact the Southtown Planning Center, 816-523-5553.