Family ties and old friendships are the foundations of what built LaserEquipment, a local cartridge recycling company that recently moved to Martin City in 2015. Started by a father and son in a basement back in 1989 when typewriters were king, Daryl Ochs and Ken Elder would take old cartridges, toners, [continue reading]
On June 1, 2017, Fishtech officially opened its doors in Martin City! Many Missouri dignitaries were present to celebrate the occasion and Sixth District Councilman Scott Taylor thanked Fishtech for all they've brought to South Kansas City. "There is so much growth in South Kansas City and Martin City and [continue reading]
Friday, May 12th, members of the Martin City Community Improvement District and the South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed MC Crossfit to Martin City! MC Crossfit held an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their new location at 201 West 135th Street and we were excited to have Kansas City's [continue reading]
Congratulations to our own MMC Contractors and Fishtech for being named 2017 Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri Cornerstone winners! Cornerstone Award winners provide economic stimulus to our city and MMC Contractors and Fishtech are great examples of that. MMC Contractors has been in Martin City for 10 years and has [continue reading]
Who remembers this day....December 1, 2013, MCCID Transfer of Power from Barb Engel to Missy Wilson?! The official story is still out there on the original Martin City WordPress blog! Wilson accepted a wonderful new position with the City of Raytown and began her new role on April 1st. She [continue reading]
The 30th Annual Irishpalooza St. Patrick’s festivities in Martin City kicked off Sunday, March 12th following the 5th annual Whiskey Run 5k race. It was a CHILLY day, to say the least, but thankfully, the weather didn't stop people from coming out to play! After the early morning race, it [continue reading]
BIG Thank you to everyone who participated in our 5th Annual Whiskey Run 5K in Martin City on March 12th! The Whiskey Run 5K race was held on at 8:30 a.m., March 12 (Irishpalooza day) in front of KC Running Company in Martin City. Over 800 registered runners and walkers braved the freezing cold [continue reading]
Whether you know it or not, you’ve likely seen the work of American Companies, Inc! For the past 30 years, owner Gale Holsman and his team have provided street, parking lot, and event clean up services across the Kansas City area, including at Chiefs and Royals games, the Country Club [continue reading]
The Kansas City Missouri City Council has passed an ordinance placing an $800 million infrastructure repair plan on the April 4 ballot, seeking resident approval for a comprehensive capital improvements program. The CID Board is concerned about the impact property tax increases would have on Martin City businesses, however, they [continue reading]
BIG NEWS for Irishpalooza's 30th Anniversary Celebration! Thanks to our first ever Concert Presenting Sponsor, Fishtech, The Elders will have a FREE concert in Martin City immediately following the St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 12th (3:30pm). The concert will be held under the main Irishpalooza event tent at 400 E. 135th [continue reading]
