LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — On Friday, October 7, LSR7 students toured and engaged with three Lee’s Summit manufacturers including JCI Industries, Inc., R&D/Leverage, and Polytainers. Students observed advanced manufacturing processes in real-time and learned about prospective career paths in the industry, all while applying knowledge from the classroom. Since 2012, National Manufacturing Day has been celebrated on the first Friday … Read More
Collins-Webb Architecture Celebrates 5 Years
Two close friends who have known each other and worked together for about 20 years decided to start an architect business. In July 2017, Sammey Collins and Roger Webb started their company, Collins-Webb Architecture. When they told their wives about their plans, it came as no surprise to them as they said, “It’s about time!” After spending three months in … Read More
Paragon Star
BROCK USA, PARAGON STAR SPORTS COMPLEX PARTNER TO BUILD KANSAS CITY’S FIRST SPORTS COMPLEX WITH SHOCK PAD, COOLING ORGANIC INFILL 10-FIELD, LEE’S SUMMIT-BASED TURF COMPLEX SCHEDULED TO OPEN LATE SUMMER ’22; AIMS TO DIFFERENTIATE THROUGH ENHANCED SAFETY, PERFORMANCE KANSAS CITY, MO (January 21, 2022) – Brock USA, a leader in artificial turf components focused on athlete and environment safety, have … Read More
Summit Christian Academy (SCA) Named A Top 10 Private School
Photo Caption: Summit Christian Academy has been ranked second in the Kansas City Business Journal’s list of Top Area Private Schools. This is SCA’s eighth consecutive year to be ranked in the top five. January 19, 2022 Summit Christian Academy Ranks Number Two in the Top Private Schools List for the Kansas City Area (Lee’s Summit) – Summit Christian Academy … Read More
John Knox Village Preparing for Growth with Five-Year Plan
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Excitement is brewing over major projects set to take shape at John Knox Village. The senior living community is currently working with Harkrader Construction to tear down 17 existing units and replacing them with seven Villas at the property. The Villa homes consist of single homes, duplexes and triplexes ranging in size from 1,200 to 1,371 square … Read More
Husband, Wife Duo Move Business, Home to Lee’s Summit
KM Tactical is making a new home in Lee’s Summit and so are its owners. The company, which is relocating from Blue Springs, offers custom, American-made firearm components for both hobby gun-makers and suppliers. “We’re a hardware store for the outdoor industry,” said owner Kyle Murphy. “Nothing we sell does damage, we don’t sell serialized parts.” Owners Katherine and Kyle … Read More
