The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri has information about state and local SBA loans and tax credit programs available to new and expanding businesses in Kansas City, MO (including Martin City). If you have questions about these programs, please contact Brandon Haggard at EDCKC to help you navigate [continue reading]
Small Business Unwraps Better Thinking to Meet Soaring Demand. KJB Packaging Solutions has earned a reputation for thinking out of the box, and that’s bringing a lot of attention to the family-owned Martin City Business. Nearly five years after opening its new headquarters in our neighborhood, business is booming as [continue reading]
Landmark Martin City Business Cultivates Broader Vision for Success. Sidelines Custom Floral owner Karyn Brooke was well known as a pioneering entrepreneur and creative icon before the pandemic hit. Now people are seeing her as a survivor too, and an inspiration for small retail businesses everywhere. “It’s been a long, [continue reading]
Veterinarian Seeks Bigger Paw Print in Neighborhood. Dr. Aaron Stohs has only been in Martin City for a few months and he’s already expanding his vision for Martin City Animal Hospital. Stohs sees possibilities everywhere, from the design of the building to the growing community surrounding it. “The hospital has [continue reading]
Owner’s Priorities Align with Community Values. Dr. Chris Pounds D.C. had several locations to choose from in Kansas City, but none matched the opportunity he found in Martin City. Positions Chiropractic recently opened in the State Line Point Shopping Center on Washington Street and Pounds says he’s settling in for [continue reading]
Martin City Community Improvement District Website Redevelopment Project Bid Opening Date: Monday, November 16, 2020 Submission Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2020 Project Overview Martin City is a 300+ acre neighborhood district in south Kansas City, Missouri. The Martin City Community Improvement District (MCCID) was formed in 2005 after businesses in [continue reading]
Independent Dealership on a Roll with Savvy Car Customers. An independent car dealership is quietly closing in on a decade of success on 135th Street. Midwest AutoPark was forced to downshift when the pandemic hit, but now it’s picking up speed again, thanks to the reputation owner Sam Arnold has [continue reading]
The Martin City CID Board recently voted to cover all security program costs for businesses located in Martin City! "Security must be Martin City’s number one priority. If the public perception of our District is negative because crime reports are high, any positive momentum we’ve generated will decimate." Howard Barewin, [continue reading]
Leadership of a Bold New Era in Martin City Stays in the Family. An extraordinary remodel, a classic menu, and a new General Manager renewing a family’s promise to the community where Jack Stack Barbecue first caught fire. “An exceptional experience has always been our priority,” says Taylor Dorman, grandson [continue reading]
Community Improvement Districts Defined A Community Improvement District (CID) is a specific area of non-residential properties, whose owners choose to pay an additional tax or fee to help fund services and improvements within the district’s boundaries. Authorized activities can include (but are not limited to) advertising and promotional activities, security [continue reading]
