Musselman & Hall Becomes Concrete Part Of Lee’s Summit Community

Musselman & Hall Becomes Concrete Part Of Lee’s Summit Community

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January 9, 2021 By Alyssa LallyLee’s Summit Economic Development Council General contractor Musselman & Hall has joined the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council as a Benefactor investor. The company specializes in railroad, asphalt and structural, flatwork and decorative concrete. The railroad division,…

Chris McCreary Steps Into New Position After 25+ Years As United Consumers Credit Union President

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January 2, 2021 United Consumers Credit Union president Chris McCreary has officially retired as the head of the credit union – but he’s not going far. McCreary has moved into the credit union’s executive vice president position. During his tenure as president,…

Hotel Fire Extinguished By Automatic Sprinkler System

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January 1, 2021 By Assistant Chief Jim Eden, LSFD LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – On Friday, January 1, 2021, at 2:46 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to reported structure fire at America’s Best Value Inn, 1020 SE Blue Parkway. The caller…

LSR-7 School District Renews Agreement With EDC

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City Council Calls for Benchmarks, Accountability December 26, 2020 By Tribune Staff On Thursday, Dec. 17, the Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s renewal of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council’s (EDC) Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for 2021.…

City Of Raytown Delivers Early Holiday Cheer For Small Businesses

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December 26, 2020 The City of Raytown has awarded 28 local small businesses and non-profit organizations grants totaling $226,000 through the Raytown CARES Act Small Business Grant Program. The grant program offered assistance to Raytown small businesses and non-profit organizations that have…

Lee’s Summit Entrepreneur Blazes Her Own Trail

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December 12, 2020 By Alyssa LallyLee’s Summit Economic Development Council Brandy McCombs always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. The daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs, McCombs began International Builders and Consultants, Inc. in 2009. But McCombs did not always know she…

Summit Creek Subdivision Approved

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December 12, 2020 Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The city council has approved a preliminary development plan for Summit Creek, a multifamily residential subdivision near M-150 Highway and M-291 Highway. The development will have a total of 184 units, a mix of four-unit pinwheel-style…

Council Revisiting Five PSAs – Again

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December 8, 2020 Mallory HerrmannStaff Reporter The city council is once again trying to find a way to implement success metrics in five public service agreements. In the meantime, they have granted another extension of funding through June 30, the end of…

LS Female Entrepreneur Wins Exclusive $5K Red Backpack Grant

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December 5, 2020 Staying in business during the heart of a pandemic is the sole priority for any business owner. And for Kelly Lankford, she is fighting to keep two businesses running. Last week, she got word that she is getting some…

Crane Brewing Company Debuts Limited Release Tikkun Olam Beer Dec. 11, During The Season Of Repair

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2020 has been a tumultuous year, one of sickness, sacrifice, political unrest and upended dreams. One day after listening to what seemed like an endless list of depressing headlines about the strife and division, Michael Crane couldn’t get to sleep. “It occurred…