Martin City anchors prolific cleanup, disposal and event support operation. Over the past 35 years, entrepreneur Gale Holsman has served thousands of homeowners, businesses and event planners under the umbrella enterprise known as American Companies. His business continues to thrive, thanks in part to the recent redevelopment of 18 acres on the northeast edge of...
“Please put Holmes Road infrastructure improvements on the fast track!” Revitalization efforts are transforming Martin City, creating opportunity and strengthening the economic profile of Kansas City, Missouri. Look at a map and you can easily see how it’s all tied together by the intersection of two major thoroughfares: 135th Street and Holmes Road. While 135th...
Long-time Martin City business polishes enduring relationship with community. A new face at one of Martin City’s oldest businesses is giving our community another reason to smile. Dr. Jason Weber has joined the team at the Dental Care Center of South Kansas City on 135th Street next to Rosehill Gardens. Weber’s expertise is an ideal...
General contractor is right at home as community grows up around it. While restaurants and recreation seem to attract the most attention in Martin City, a local construction company has quietly made a name for itself that radiates from 135th Street across Greater Kansas City. Like other local businesses, Pearce Construction is a specialized operation...
Community leaders look forward to guiding revitalization momentum! The Martin City Community Improvement District (MCCID) is proud to announce Brad Ziegler and Nick Mosakowski have joined our Board of Directors. Mosakowski has also taken on the position of Treasurer, and veteran Board member Howard Barewin is moving into the position of Vice Chair. All three...
Elite skill combination enhances our community’s healthcare niche! Martin City’s business community is becoming more diverse as more professionals move into our area. Healthcare is an example of an industry coming into focus with the help of two optometrists and their side-by-side practices at the corner of 135th Street and Washington. Dr. David Littlefield and...
Creating jobs and relationships is best policy for Chris Castanza. Growing a business is about believing in what’s possible and going after it. Chris Castanza believes the sky’s the limit for his Farmers Insurance business, his employees, and the Martin City community. That’s why he opened his doors at 135th and Washington in 2017 and...
Respected president ensures smooth start to South KC Chamber’s arrangement with the Martin City CID. As the Martin City Community Improvement District (MCCID) begins its second year under the management of the South Kansas City Chamber (SKCC), the neighborhood is thriving and proving that nonprofits can make a difference in bolstering community development. As both...
Electrical contractor settles into the community with high standards. Regardless of the type of work you need, trust is everything when you hire a contractor. You can’t help but worry about the experience and the results when you take a chance on someone new. That’s why KC Pros Electric co-owners Stephon Blake and Steve Turner...
After 10+ years of designing, seeking funding, and relentless tenacity, we are thrilled to announce the completion of all three phases of the 135th Street Public Improvement Project! Early planning for this huge undertaking began back in 2006 when CID businesses expressed serious concerns about people bypassing Martin City on Highway 150 ending up in...
