Banking on KC

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 community, including business, mental health and therapy, employee attraction and retention, and others.
• The relationship between the arts and innovation.
• Why the Kansas City arts community continues to garner national attention.
• How the pandemic has reshaped the arts in Kansas City.
• What local residents can do to support Kansas City 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 Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.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, Thomas Hoenig, former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to offer his insights and perspectives into this unprecedented time in U.S. history.

Listen in as Hoenig discusses the:

• CARES Act.
• Role monetary policy can play in buoying the economy.
• Residential and commercial real estate markets.
• Impact of technology on the workforce, education, and banking.
• Headline issues the Biden administration will need to give priority.
• Keys to working together to create a stronger U.S.

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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 Podcasts are not regularly updated, and information may become outdated.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, Rania Anderson, founder of The Way WoMen Work, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss how businesses and communities can foster economic prosperity through gender parity.

Tune in as Rania discusses:

• The economic case for gender parity.
• The difference between a mentor and a sponsor.
• How to amplify diverse voices in the workplace.
• How the Women’s Capital Connection is advancing gender parity in entrepreneurship.
• How we can use the rebuilding of the economy post-COVID to create a more inclusive, diverse workplace with more opportunity for all.

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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, Tiffany Monroe, Chief People Officer of H&R Block, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the organization’s Make Every Block Better initiative, which supports neighborhood revitalization and small businesses across the country—and also strives to combat social isolation. Although the program is national in scope, H&R Block has committed $3.5 million to the effort in Kansas City alone.

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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, Jennifer Mendez, director of cultural arts at the Mattie Rhodes Center, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share how the organization has worked for 125 years to promote the well-being of Kansas City children and families through social services, behavioral health counseling, and the arts.

Tune in to find out how:

• Mattie Rhodes is the legacy of a young woman whose dying wish was to have her savings used for community-building efforts.
• The arts are being used to give voice to individuals and to promote wellness.
• Food shortages in some Kansas City area neighborhoods are being addressed through the Local Foods, Local Places program.
• Mattie Rhodes has developed partnerships with other Kansas City organizations to leverage their outreach and services and to foster multicultural awareness.
• The new Cultural Arts Center will allow the organization to engage even more people once it opens.

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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 special Veteran’s Day episode of Banking on KC, Lt. General James Rainey, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, and Michael Hockley, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Kansas (Eastern), join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the work of the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth and its global impact.

Ft. Leavenworth is the oldest continuously operating military installation west of the Mississippi River. It is home to the United States Army Command and General Staff College, established in 1881, which educates, trains, and develops military leaders, including such notable generals as Omar Bradley, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur, George S. Patton, David Petraeus, Colin Powell, and many others.

This episode covers:

• The holistic approach to leadership training the CGSC provides.
• The CGSC Foundation and how it supports the college and provides outreach to civilians.
• Why the CGSC admits approximately 100 international officers each year.
• The skills that veterans bring to the workforce.
• The growth in the number of veteran-owned businesses.
• The impact of Ft. Leavenworth on the Kansas City metro economy.
• How civilians can help to support the CGSC Foundation and the officers who train at the college.

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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, Daniel Silva, President and CEO of the Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the Chamber’s newest division—the Women’s Chamber Network—to spur more women to leadership and board positions. The WCN is an outgrowth of combing the Kansas City Kansas Women’s Chamber of Commerce with the KCK Chamber. The WCN focuses on the needs of women in business—at all stages of their careers. 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, John Thomson, CEO of PayIt, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss PayIt, the company he founded to make government at all levels more accessible to people. PayIt’s award-winning digital platform allows citizens to access government services from any device—to make payments, set calendar reminders, renew licenses and registrations, and more. Tune in to find out:

• What sparked the idea for PayIt.
• Thomson’s views on what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
• What’s driving PayIt’s 300% revenue growth—and how to manage a fast-growing business.
• Why Thomson established a second headquarters in Canada in early 2020.
• Thomson’s advice to tech startups seeking outside investments—on the heels of PayIt receiving $100 million in investments in 2019.
• Why building a values-based company that will have a societal impact is important.

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, Kurt Neutgens, co-founder of Orange EV, joins host Kelly Scanlon to share his entrepreneurial journey, including the inspiration that led to the founding of industry disruptor Orange EV. The Riverside-based company manufactures an all-electric version of the terminal truck, or “mule”—a small semi-tractor used to move trailers around cargo yards, airports and other industrial facilities. Neutgens shares insights into the future of the industry as well as how Orange EV is contributing to the fight against climate change. 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, Thalia Cherry, founder of clothing manufacturer CHERRY Co., joins host Kelly Scanlon to talk about leveraging her love of sports into a sportswear company that elevates women and entrepreneurs. Tune in as she discusses the inspiration for launching the company, how she has grown it and kept it relevant, and how she is introducing entrepreneurship to students through her foundation. 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.