A weekly podcast conversation, produced by Link 2 Lee's Summit, highlighting local issues and people in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Host Nick Parker and guests discuss pertinent issues and topics concerning local residents and introduce listeners to some of the people who help make Lee's Summit a vibrant community.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Dec 12, 2018
Nick and Jason discuss some upcoming holiday events and take a short peek at conversations surrounding the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and its Board of Education.
Monday Dec 10, 2018
Monday Dec 10, 2018
A new weekly segment giving you a quick look at the news & events for this week. This week — A new community center… LS R-7 School Board information… A pitch pub crawl from Velocity LS & more to help you stay in the loop this week.
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Nick and Jason discuss a developer’s adjusted plan to keep the historic United Methodist Church in the redevelopment effort which includes a multi-family development in the downtown core. The City Council also discusses further restrictions to public comments at City Council meetings.
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Wednesday Dec 05, 2018
Nick and Jason sit down with Lee’s Summit Social Services executive director Matt Sanning, who is working to rally community leaders — and the community as a whole — together in an effort to make sure Lee’s Summit has the resources needed to address a growing homeless population.
Monday Dec 03, 2018
Monday Dec 03, 2018
A new weekly segment giving you a quick look at the news & events for this week. This week — A community blood drive… Santa visits… Redevelopment plans for a historic downtown church… LSR7 Board of Education meeting and more.
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Jason and Nick take a little time to talk about the city as it begins to look at its own ordinances and how they pertain to the recently passed amendment to the State constitution allowing for the sale and use of medical marijuana before continuing their month-long conversation on entrepreneurism. This week, they’re joined by Summit Bank President and CEO Rick Viar as they focus on funding decisions and options facing small business owners.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Jason and Nick catch up on a few bits of development news before turning to a presentation from local entrepreneur, Dave Eames, who spoke Tuesday evening as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City. Eames’ presentation focused on the recent growth of his business, Fossil Forge Design.
Friday Nov 09, 2018
Friday Nov 09, 2018
They are life-long Lee’s Summit residents. Their family has been here since the days of Strother. And when you think of burgeoning beer titans, these two brothers may not match the image in your head. And the beer they’re crafting doesn’t follow the same recipes as your favorite brewers, or even those you use in your garage. These are the men behind the gluten free beer brand Bard’s Beer, which will be relaunched across the country in 2019. This is Craig and Scott Belser.
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Wednesday Nov 07, 2018
Jason and Nick run through the results from Tuesday’s mid-term election before diving into our November series on entrepreneurism in our community. Chuck Cooper, past chair of Velocity Lee’s Summit, joins the duo to talk about the growing number of entrepreneurs in town and how the City and other local organizations are working to support them while also fostering additional growth. Global Entrepreneurship Week begins Monday. Four of the metro area’s events are slated for Lee’s Summit.
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
His path has not been a typical one. As a teen he’s had a goal to own and operate his own business. Well, actually not one business, but several. He’s been a day trader. He’s worked in software development. He’s worked as a business consultant. He hauls junk. He is one of many entrepreneurs in the Lee’s Summit community. This is Seth Kakuske.