On this episode of Banking on KC, Jeremy Lillig, Executive Director of the Bright Futures Fund, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the fund is making private education opportunities more accessible and why living a life of service is so gratifying.

Tune in to discover:

1. How the Bright Futures Fund is making private education opportunities more accessible.
2. What inspired Jeremy to choose a life of service.
3. The ways in which Jeremy is using his talents as a painter and a playwright for social good.

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On this episode of Banking on KC, Vince Anch and Libby Knox of The Catholic Education Foundation join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the scholarships the organization provides and the tax credits available.

Tune in to discover:

1. How CEF got its start.
2. The three types of scholarships available through CEF and who’s eligible.
3. Details about the state tax credit for donors.
4. The impact of the scholarships for the students and the community.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Allison Howard, President of KC Current, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the team’s phenomenal 2022 season and what 2023 has in store. Tune in to discover more about: 1.The groundbreaking on the first purpose-built stadium for North American women’s professional soccer at Berkley Riverfront Park—and why it’s elevating all sports. 2. How the new stadium will serve as a community convener. 3. Why using the KC Current brand for community good is important to the organization. 4. Why Kansas City is such a great place for the KC Current to call home. Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

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On this episode of Banking on KC, the mother-daughter creative duo of Becky Blades and Taylor Kay Phillips, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the importance of getting started to kindle the creative process. Becky calls it stARTistry—the art of beginning—and she’s just released her second book called “Start More Than You Can Finish.”

Taylor Kay Phillips is a writer for HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, and she recently won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. She’s also the author of a book called “A Guide to Midwestern Conversation,” which is due out in April 2023.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Precious Stargell Cushman, CEO of Community LINC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization is working to end homelessness.

Tune in to discover:

1. The state of the homeless situation in Kansas City.
2. Why Community LINC takes a two-generation approach to ending homelessness.
3. Who the organization’s three main programs are intended to serve.
4. Details about the Attainable Housing Initiative.
5. The support, or “wraparound,” services Community LINC also offers to set families up for longer-term success.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Lisa Foley and Kristen Christian, co-founders of Bee Organized, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how these two childhood friends turned their passion for decluttering and organizing into a viable business with franchisees from coast to coast. 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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Bob Theis, CEO of Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s history, services, philosophy and state of public health care. The organization’s founder, Dr. Samuel U. Rodgers, believed health care was a basic human right. He founded the health center 50 years ago to ensure his vision of quality, accessible care regardless of ability to pay would become a reality. 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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Mariah Meyer, President and CEO of BRR Architecture, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss changing trends in architecture and Mariah’s vision for the 60-year-old firm as she takes the reins as its first female CEO.

Tune in to discover: 

1. Why the firm refocused on projects in the Kansas City area.
2. How Mariah will lead as the firm’s first female CEO.
3. Trends shaping the ways consumers are interacting with space.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar, Nerman Family President at the Kansas City Art Institute, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her vision for KCAI and the role Kansas City can play in reimagining education.

Tune in to discover: 

1. Ruki’s goals and priorities for the Kansas City Art Institute. 
2. What influenced Ruki’s decision to come to Kansas City and join KCAI.
3. How Kansas City’s embrace of the artistic community can lead to community growth and economic development as well as opportunity for individual artists.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.

On this episode of Banking on KC, Tom Sack, former CEO of MRIGlobal, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss MRI’s advancements during his 40-year tenure, future opportunities, and the Kansas City region’s growing recognition as a global life sciences powerhouse.

Tune in to discover:

1. How MRIGlobal solves difficult scientific and engineering challenges to improve human, animal and environmental health.
2. The convergence of factors advancing the Kansas City region into an international powerhouse.

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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 division of FNBO, does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information discussed. Always consult with a qualified professional for financial or legal decisions specific to your situation. Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.