On this episode of Banking on KC, Dan Castillo, president of Manor Records, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how a nonprofit record bar is spinning things up for the Strawberry Hill neighborhood.

Tune in to discover:

1. Why Manor Records chose a nonprofit route for the record bar.
2. How Manor Records will use profits to assist local musicians and improve the Strawberry Hill area.
3. How Castillo envisions the record bar bringing positive change and publicity to Strawberry Hill.

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On this episode of Banking on KC, Elaina Paige Thomas of The Next Paige Agency, Kansas City’s first black-owned talent management and production agency for performing artists, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the future of Kansas City within the national entertainment industry.

Tune in to discover:

1. What Elaina learned during a dance career that included working with Beyonce, Debbie Allen and other top entertainers—and how it inspired her to return to Kansas City to launch The Next Paige Agency.
2. Why The Next Paige Agency is committed to providing mentoring, counseling and other career resources for its clients in addition to talent placement.
3. Elaina’s larger goals for the performing arts in Kansas City—and the legislative efforts she advocates to achieve them.
4. The three key ingredients necessary for Kansas City to become a national performance hub.
5. The economic benefits of positioning Kansas City as a strong influencer in the larger entertainment industry.

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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 Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.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, Tammy Buckner, founder and CEO of WeCode KC, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the nonprofit’s programs build technology skills among youth, propelling them to a better future.

Tune in to discover:

1. Why Tammy believes coding is a path to economic prosperity for underserved youth—and at the same time, creates a pipeline of STEM professionals for the industry.
2. Why WeCode KC’s programs teach leadership skills in addition to technology training.
3. The impact of WeCode KC’s programs, including improvement in students’ academic studies.
4. How to get involved with WeCode KC’s programs.

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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, Natasha Kirsch, founder of The Grooming Project, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the organization, the only nonprofit dog grooming school in the country, helps to break the cycle of poverty through job training that inspires love and hope.

Tune in to learn about:

• How a conversation with her mother and her own background working with homeless families inspired The Grooming Project.
• Who is eligible for the program and how it works.
• Why The Grooming Project takes a wholistic approach to “breaking the cycle” and focuses on more than job training.
• The Project’s graduation, job placement and retention rates.
• The unexpected ways that working with dogs has helped students enrolled in the program.
• Graduate success stories.

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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, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of KU Cancer Center, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how the Cancer Center continues to transform the care experience for patients while providing access to breakthrough ideas and new treatments.

Tune in to learn about:

1. The KU Cancer Center’s prominent national reputation in cancer research.
2. Some of the innovative research at the Cancer Center that is leading to breakthroughs in cancer treatments, including proton therapy.
3. The impact of the Cancer Center on the regional economy.
4. Where Dr. Jensen sees the next big breakthroughs in cancer research occurring.

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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, Joy Beth Scammahorn-Orr of Plaza Academy, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the mission and community impact of Plaza Academy.

Tune in to discover the:

1. Surprising way in which Plaza Academy got its start 50 years ago.
2. Diversity among the students Plaza Academy serves.
3. Plaza Academy’s unique academic approach.
4. Plaza Academy’s single-greatest community impact over the years.

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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, Barnett Helzberg, former chairman of Helzberg Diamonds and founder of the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP), joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss entrepreneurship in Kansas City.

Tune in to discover:

1. How Barnett’s inspiration for starting HEMP stemmed from his relationship with Ewing Kauffman.
2. Why he and so many entrepreneurs are excited about HEMP.
3. What Barnett thinks it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in today’s market.
4. Some of the lessons Barnett has learned about business.
5. How he thinks entrepreneurship in Kansas City has changed over the decades—and what the future looks like.

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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, Dr. Michelle Robin, founder of Small Changes Big Shifts, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss her annual 31-Day Kindness Campaign and how small, individual acts of kindness can change the world.

Tune in to discover:

1. Dr. Robin’s journey, including how acts of kindness shown to her have changed her life.
2. What the 31-Day Kindness Campaign involves—and how you can participate.
3. The scientific evidence that reinforces why being kind is good for an individual’s overall mental health.

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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, Chris Rosson, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk about this year’s United Way campaign and the how the organization is a conduit for Kansas Citians to help Kansas Citians.

Tune in to discover:

1. How the United Way was established in Kansas City more than 100 years ago.
2. The organizations three main focus areas.
3. The various ways Kansas Citians can access United Way programs.
4. Why United Way built out a partner network.
5. The surprising ways in which United Way programs impact Kansas Citians.
6. How businesses and individuals can get involved with the United Way.

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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, Gary and Trish Walker, co-founders of Monkey Brain Art, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how their new nonprofit uses art, meditation and mindfulness to help veterans and first responders combat PTSD.

Tune in to discover how the:

1. Organization was an outgrowth of Gary’s use of art to battle his own PTSD.
2. Monkey Brain Art acquired its name.
3. Program that drives Monkey Brain Art works.
4. Nonprofit not only relies on community but also builds 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.