Banking on KC

On this episode of Banking on KC, Heather Spalding, co-founder of Cambrian, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how her company is leveraging augmented reality (AR) to provide solutions for DIYers and others in the home improvement industry. Using Cambrian’s app, customers can see a realistic rendering of their space with new paint colors, flooring, and other upgrades. Tune in to discover some of...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Lamar Hunt, Jr., owner of the Kansas City Mavericks, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his vision for Kansas City’s longest-running hockey franchise and why he’s so passionate about stewardship. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC The views and opinions shared in this podcast are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and do not serve as financia...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Eric Dickinson, president of Urban Ranger Corps, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the nonprofit’s work of providing young men in the urban core with an opportunity to acquire work experience, provide service to the community, and develop life skills that prepare them for a successful future. Founded by Father John Wandless, the Urban Ranger Corps has welcomed n...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jeff Mazur, executive director of LaunchCode, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s efforts to make quality tech education free and accessible. Tune in to discover: Why Square founder Jim McKelvey founded LaunchCode in 2013. How the program helps to solve the shortage of coders while also creating opportunity for workers from nontraditional backgr...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Joan Wells, president of Wellington, an Augeo company, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how she navigated an acquisition in one of the industries COVID hit hardest: live events. Joan also delivers tips for other companies looking to be acquired, including: How far out to start considering possibilities. What an owner/management team needs to do to prepare a com...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Roy Scott, CEO of Healthy Hip Hop, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the company is using hip-hop songs to transform a generation through education and positive messaging—and aspires to be an Urban Disney. Listen in to find out about: The pivotal moment when Roy, a former street rap artist, realized he needed to change the messages of his songs to exert a po...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Suzie Aron, president of Aron Real Estate, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share the story of the Crossroads Arts District revitalization and the opportunities ahead. Tune in to learn about: What attracted Suzie to invest time, effort and dollars in the Crossroads neighborhood during the early days of its rebirth—and why she continues to be an advocate and supporter o...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Christine Kemper, founder of Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the mission of the school and the benefits of single-gender education. Tune in to discover: The Kansas City connection to the first public all-girls school in East Harlem, New York. The reasons why Christine Kemper rallied supporters and founded a similar school...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tony Bavuso, CEO of Saving Sight, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the nonprofit eye bank’s role in providing corneal tissue to restore eyesight. Tune in to discover: Why the eye bank was created and milestones in its 60-year history. Saving Sight’s role in securing, storing, preparing and distributing corneal tissue. The launch of Vital Tears and its mission a...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kirsty Melville, president and publisher of Andrews McMeel Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Universal, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the global publishing powerhouse builds universal connections by discovering and nurturing an impressive roster of iconic creative talent. Listen in to discover: Why Andrews-McMeel’s founders chose Kansas City as head...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Dr. Jeffrey Hornsby, director of the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UMKC and chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Management at the UMKC Bloch School, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the Regnier Institute supports entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking as a cross-discipline throughout the campus and within the co...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Brent Lager, co-founder and president of Uncover KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization creates positive social impact through community outreach. Tune in to learn how: Uncover KC fosters connections between people and nonprofit organizations that facilitate volunteerism and education. How the organization has expanded their mission to includ...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Amy Slattery, founder of Odimo, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the new business model upon which Odimo was founded—and how that’s leading to greater community-building and a better Kansas City. Tune in to discover: How Odimo’s business philosophy is shaking up the architectural industry and moving communities forward. The balance between artistic expression a...

On this episode of Banking on KC, long-time Kansas City philanthropist, fundraiser, and food critic Mary Bloch joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her latest endeavor, FEED KC Forward, a charitable fundraising effort that funds local restaurants struggling during the pandemic and feeds the hungry in Kansas City. She also discusses plans for the upcoming ShuttleCork 2021, an event she co-founded ei...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Eric Rogers, co-founder and executive director of BikeWalkKC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss efforts to redefine Kansas City streets as places for active living. Tune in to learn more about: How walking and biking enhance quality of life. The impact of BikeWalkKC’s advocacy and education efforts on improving the safety of neighborhoods and streets. The growth...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Marquita Miller-Joshua, founder of Five Star Tax & Business Solutions, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share her journey from entrepreneur to faithpreneur and motivational speaker. Tune in to discover: The importance of accepting a situation as a first step toward changing it. Tips and inspiration for moving forward with the life you’d like to live. Questions to ask y...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tabitha Schmidt, CEO of Powell Gardens, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share interesting highlights about Kansas City’s garden “oasis” and plans for creating an even more interactive visitor experience. Tune in to learn about: What inspired the creation of Powell Gardens. Natural attractions that make it a local gem and a regional and national destination. Plans for...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Michael Rea, founder and CEO of Rx Savings Solutions, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how his company’s platform promotes prescription drug transparency, saves money, and improves lives. Listen in to find out: Michael’s inspiration for launching Rx Savings Solutions. How the Rx Savings Solutions platform helps consumers better understand their pharmaceutical o...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Ora Reynolds, President & CEO of Hunt Midwest Enterprises, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how changing demographics, technology, the pandemic, consumer expectations, and other forces are driving change in real estate development. Listen in to find out: The hot new sectors in real estate. How Hunt Midwest is innovating to meet market changes. Some of the creat...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tom Gerend, executive director of Kansas City Streetcar Authority, joins host Kelly Scanlon to provide an update on some of the exciting new developments for the streetcar, where it’s headed and how it’s impacting Kansas City. Listen in to discover: The impact of the original streetcar line on the city. The expected timeline for the two extensions of the original...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Janet Baker, Executive Director of KC Shepherd’s Center, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the ways in which the organization helps older adults live healthy, engaged, and independent lives and contribute to each other’s well-being. Listen in to learn more about programs such as Meals on Wheels, Senior Companions, Adventures in Learning, and how the organization...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Dana Hawkinson, M.D., Infectious Diseases and Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at The University of Kansas Health System, joins host Kelly Scanlon to provide an update on coronavirus trends in the Kansas City region, the rollout of the vaccine, and what we can likely expect over the next several months. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC The views...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Laura Laiben, founder and Main Dish at The Culinary Center of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to offer practical insights and coping tools for doing business during the coronavirus pandemic. Like many small business owners, Laura has been working through the extraordinary challenges the pandemic has delivered. Tune in to find out why it's important to: Pivot...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Joe Roetheli, founder of Pet’s Best Life, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his latest entrepreneur endeavor. Kansas City entrepreneurs Joe and Judy Roetheli, the inventors of Greenies dog treats, haven’t slowed down much since selling 100% of that business to Mars, Incorporated in 2006. Since then, they’ve started or invested in several other companies in a var...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Dana Knapp, president and CEO of ArtsKC—Regional Arts Council, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the role of the arts in creating a vibrant community and how Kansas City artists have fared during the pandemic. Listen in as Knapp discusses: The economic impact of the arts and their role in driving tourism. How the arts are integrated into multiple facets of our c...