Happy New Year Business Owners! Make it your resolution to take advantage of the many business-building resources offered by KC SourceLink partners. Here are some upcoming classes:

• Jan. 19, 9am, Understanding, Building & Preserving Business Value (for existing businesses), $79, Small Business Tech. Devel.Center, 4747 Troost Ave.
• Jan. 19, 1pm, Winning Government Contracts: The First Steps, $50, Mizzou Center, 1600 NE Coronado Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Jan. 19, 5:30pm, The Basics of Writing a Business Plan, $59, SBTDC, 4747 Troost Ave.
• Jan. 20, 8:30am, Planned Giving and Major Gift Solicitation, $265, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Bloch School of Management, 5110 Cherry St, KCMO 64110
• Jan. 21, 8:30am, Simple Steps to Starting a Business- Your Marketing Strategy, $50, SCORE, 4747 Troost Ave., KCMO 64110

Dr. Jessica MowryFamily medicine physician Jessica Mowry, MD, delivers a comprehensive range of care for her patients and has specialized training in obstetrics, including prenatal care, labor management, postpartum and newborn care.

Recognized by her peers for her compassionate nature and manner, Dr. Mowry has served on numerous committees dedicated to enhancing care for patients and has presented on a variety of primary care topics. Call 816-276-6405 to make an appointment.

Special thanks to the following Southtown and Waldo businesses that joined the organization
so far this year:

Southtown

Investors ($1,000+):
Research Medical Center, 30 yrs
Swope Health Services, 24 yrs
Union Bank, 14 yrs

Fair Share members ($150-$750):
7-Eleven, 12 yrs
Almar Printing, 18 yrs
Blue Hills Community Services, 30 yrs
Bob’s-N-Motion, 12 yrs
BRB Transmission, 22 yrs
Brookside Barkery & Bath, 9 yrs
Children’s Dental Care/Smile Palace, 19 yrs
Cleaver Family YMCA, 25 yrs
Cosentino’s Market in Brookside, 8 yrs
Dental Care 50, 14 yrs
Discovery Center, 9 yrs
Doctor’s Equipment Service, 26 yrs
Donnelly, I & Co, 28 yrs
Governor Stumpy’s Bar & Grill, 16 yrs
Halls Sales & Service, 20 yrs
HDR Engineering, 6 yrs
Hodge, Jay Dr., DDS, 11 yrs
House of Heavilin, 25 yrs
Innovative Design & Renovation, 7 yrs
Kansas City Audio-Visual, Inc, 16 yrs
KC Public Library, 16 yrs
Lathrop & Gage, 12 yrs
Linda Hall Library, 14 yrs
Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, 24 yrs
Missouri Turf Paint, 26 yrs

The Catholic Parent Teacher Organization of Christ the King Parish School is requesting help for their annual Auction scheduled for Friday, Feb. 17. The auction is the primary source of funding for the programs/services available for the students and school community. As a donor, your organization will be included in the Auction Program. More than 300 attendees are expected. Please consider helping with this event. Contact Angie Maschler at auntbunny@everestkc.net for more details.

There is much to be excited about within the corridors of Brookside, Waldo and Southtown as we wrap the end of 2011 and prepare for 2012. While the economy continues to be sluggish, victories both large and small can be found in many parts of our community.

Monthly Luncheon

NO December Monthly Luncheon

Be sure to join us Wednesday, January 18, 2012 for the first monthly luncheon of the year.

Upcoming Events

Waldo Wednesday
December 21
Check out all the amazing specials that Waldo has to offer!
www.waldomo.com

Annual Waldo Ball Dropping
Saturday, December 31 at Midnight
Gather around the Waldo monument with the Waldo mayor and friends as they celebrate the start of the New Year.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!