Banking on KC

On this episode of Banking on KC, Chuck Maggiorotto, Chief Wealth Officer at Country Club Trust Company, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss wealth management. Tune in to discover:  1. What wealth management encompasses and how it can help you achieve your financial goals. 2. Country Club Bank’s approach to wealth management. 3. Common misconceptions about wealth management. 4. Steps you can take...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jana Loflin and Toni Casey of SAVE, Inc., join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the complexities of homelessness and what their organization is doing to alleviate it. 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 financial or legal advice or recommendati...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Stuart Wilkins, owner of Seville Home, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how Seville Home has established itself as a local provider of custom, artisan-made furnishings. Tune in to discover: How Stuart and his wife Sue source their products. Their entrepreneurial journey from fashion retailers to furniture retailers. What keeps Seville Home thriving in the era o...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer of KC Pet Project, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s efforts to build a more compassionate community for pets and people.  Tune in to discover how KC Pet Project:  Earned its “no kill” designation.  Adopts out the animals in its care.  Strives to keep pets with their owners through proactive programs s...

On this episode of Banking on KC, George Guastello, CEO of Union Station KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the unveiling of the Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance representing the Union Station has a cultural epicenter. 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 financial or lega...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, Vice President at Full Moon Productions, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how her family’s company launched the haunted attraction industry.  Tune in to discover: How Amber’s mother and grandmother launched the industry. Why the haunted attraction industry continues to thrive.  How Full Moon Production’s haunted houses have helped revita...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Denisha Jones, founder of Sweet Peaches Cobblers, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how perfecting her grandmother’s peach cobbler during the pandemic led to a wholesale business featuring a line of frozen cobblers and pie fillings distributed throughout the Midwest. Tune in to discover: How a pandemic pivot launched Denisha’s entrepreneurial journey.  How G.I.F...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Elimane Mbengue, Head of School at Académie Lafayette, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the first charter school in Missouri uses a French-language immersion program to prepare students for a global world. Tune in to discover:  The reason for Académie Lafayette’s founding 25 years ago.  How the school carries out its mission to provide a world-class educati...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tami Greenberg, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities-KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the multiple ways in which the organization keeps families close to their sick children. Tune in to discover: Ronald McDonald House’s services for families with sick children.  How Ronald McDonald Houses got started.  Volunteer opportunities for Ronald McDonald House Cha...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Marissa Gencarelli, co-founder of Yoli Tortilleria, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss what’s made Yoli so successful, including its recent James Beard Award. 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 financial or legal advice or recommendations....

On this episode of Banking on KC, Shamika Hogan, executive director of i.c.stars Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the program’s recent launch in Kansas City. Tune in to discover how:  Will Shields helped bring the program to Kansas City. i.c.stars uses training, mentorships and residencies to introduce talented underserved youth to high-tech careers.  How local companies and commun...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Henry Wash, founder and CEO of High Aspirations, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the program supports young African American males through role modeling and mentoring. Wash has more than 20 years’ experience designing, implementing and evaluating programming for at-risk populations. As a graduate teaching and research assistant at UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch Sch...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kristen Devlin, an arts program specialist with the JCDS Emerging Artists Program, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the program opens doors for artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tune in to discover how many artists have had the door opened to equal citizenship, personal growth, communication, self-expression, self-advocacy, and self-...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Stephanie Boyer, CEO of reStart, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s efforts to lead Kansas Citians out of homelessness. Tune in to discover: The factors contributing to the rise of homelessness in Kansas City.  How homelessness impacts mental health and addiction.  The barriers to safe, affordable and sustainable housing.  What can be done to b...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Kelly Raines, co-founder of Birdsall House, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the early childhood education approach Birdsall House follows and why she is an ECE advocate. Tune in to discover: Why Kelly started Birdsall House.  How childcare providers at Birdsall are “facilitators” of a child’s learning.  Kelly’s vision for early childhood learning and how she a...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Devon and Darrin Griesemer of Devon’s Autism Driven/Sweet Daddy Corn, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how Devon’s business is creating awareness about autism at the same time it’s popping up a delicious treat. Tune in to discover:  The circumstances that led Devon to launch the company.  How Devon’s work is raising awareness of autism. Devon’s message for young...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Fahteema Parrish, founder of Parrish & Sons Construction, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey of success and growth at the helm of a first-generation, 100% minority-owned, family-operated general contractor company specializing in excavation and grading. Tune in to discover: How Fahteema’s entrepreneurial parents instilled a can-do atti...

On this episode of Banking on KC, John Nolan, co-founder of Next Move Healthcare, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the company’s mission of improving healthcare outcomes by following a “clinician-first” approach. Tune in to discover:  Why focusing on the well-being of clinicians can enhance overall quality of patient care. How Next Move’s flexible model can mitigate staffing shortages in health...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Karen Crnkovich, owner of DMC Service, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, including the foundation she established.  Tune in to discover:  How she got into the HVAC industry.  Karen’s insights into creating a strong company culture.  How Karen promotes women in the HVAC industry. How DMC is impacting the lives of families through the...

On this episode of Banking on KC, CiCi Rojas, president of Tico Productions, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the company has evolved from a video production studio to full-service cultural marketing that’s making a global impact. Tune in to discover:   How Tico Productions distinguishes itself from other agencies.   The importance of having a multicultural marketing strategy in a business....

On this episode of Banking on KC, René Bollier, owner and executive chef of André’s Chocolates, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the art of Swiss chocolate candy making and the secret to André’s three generations of sweet success.  Tune in to discover: What distinguishes Swiss chocolate from other kinds of chocolate.  The history of André’s—which started with a cookbook in Switzerland and two d...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Jason Tatge, founder of Farmobile, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his experience founding and selling two companies in the agtech sector. Tune in to discover the lessons Jason has learned from his experience as an entrepreneur, including:  Creating a product someone will actually buy. Establishing your product market. The timing of funding. Hiring your first...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Scott Murray, serial entrepreneur and founder of Level5 Tools, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss his tools for entrepreneurial success. 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 financial or legal advice or recommendations. Country Club Bank, a...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Debbie Horn, founder and executive director of Inclusion Connections, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization is helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence.   Tune in to discover how Inclusion Connections works with individuals with disabilities to: Promote skills training and job placement. Create opportunities for indepen...

On this episode of Banking on KC, Breana Grosz, the new General Manager of the Country Club Plaza, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the Plaza’s 100th anniversary and what the future holds.  Tune in to discover: How swamp land became a national attraction. Plans for engaging locals and tourists.  The little-known gems sprinkled throughout the Plaza’s open-air public art gallery.  Grosz’s long-te...