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Recap: KCK PAL Holiday Donation

Special thanks to all Fairfax businesses and FIA members who took part and supported the KCK PAL Holiday Party on 12/18! American Equipment Baader CE Distribution Central Solutions James A...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, January 2026 NewsletterTagged christmas, event, fundraiser, KCKPAL, PALLeave a comment

Update from KDOT on K5 Bridge project

Recent update from Ryan Barrett, KDOT Metro Engineer: KDOT's contractor is making progress on the bridge repairs and bridge re-deck, but it has been slower than anticipated due to delays...Read More
Posted in December 2025 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged construction, K-5 Bridge, KDOTLeave a comment

Welcome Sandwich Pimp Food Truck to Fairfax!

We’re excited to share that Sandwich Pimp, a new local food truck, is now serving the Fairfax District in Kansas City, KS!  You can find them parked in the Fleet Fuels...Read More
Posted in December 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

Help Make the KCK PAL Holiday Party Unforgettable!

Fairfax businesses and FIA members, please help us support the KCK PAL Holiday Party! PAL, located in northeast Wyandotte County, programs pair youth with mentors. PAL provides children ages 8-18...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, November 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

Recap: FIA Luncheon with Lt. Governor David Toland

Thank you for joining us for this month’s luncheon featuring Lieutenant Governor David Toland as our guest speaker. It was a great opportunity to connect and learn more about new...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, November 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

Security Upgrade Coming to Fairfax District

Exciting news for the Fairfax District! The FIA has approved funding to significantly enhance district-wide security. Using Transportation Development District (TDD) funds and a generous contribution from General Motors, FIA...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, November 2025 NewsletterTagged cameras, securityLeave a comment

Celebrating our 10th Anniversary Fairfax Festival!

Our 10th Anniversary Fairfax Festival was a great time for all who attended! This year, we changed up our festival and featured a 2-hour-sit-down performance with local Jazz legend Lonnie...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2025 NewsletterTagged Fairfax FestivalLeave a comment

Tickets on sale for 10th Anniversary Fairfax Festival

Join us to celebrate our 10th Anniversary Fairfax Festival with an incredible jazz performance by Lonnie McFadden and his three-piece band ensemble on 10/9/25! We will also still have our...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2025 NewsletterTagged festival, kaw point park, Lonnie McFadden, tournamentLeave a comment

KDot Update on K-5 Bridge

Update from KDOT on the K-5 Bridge re-deck/repair project. • KDOT’s contractor (Clarkson) is finishing the bridge deck removal on the NB K-5 side of the bridge this week. •...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2025 NewsletterTagged construction, KDOTLeave a comment

Update: Potholes repaired on Fairfax Trafficway

Back in March, we highlighted a project with KDOT that involved repairing the road and filling in the potholes on the WB I-70 exit ramp to NB Fairfax Trafficway. Click...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

New 2025 Fairfax District Banners

Purchase your NEW District banners with your company logo to be proudly displayed in our district. $450 per banner and you can purchase multiple banners for extended coverage in the...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2025 NewsletterTagged bannerLeave a comment

Recap: May 2025 Luncheon

Thank you for joining us for this month's FIA luncheon as Joe Reardon, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Melissa Miller, Director of...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2025 NewsletterTagged Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Joe Reardon, luncheon, World Trade CenterLeave a comment

Join Us for Third Friday Art Walk

Looking for a fun, family-friendly evening? Join us at the Third Friday Art Walk on 6th Street in Strawberry Hill, Downtown KCK! The Third Friday Art Walk is a program...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2025 NewsletterTagged artLeave a comment

KDOT Update on K5 Bridge

KDOT has provided FIA an update on the K-5 Bridge re-deck/repair project: KDOT had the preconstruction meeting on 4/30 for the bridge re-deck over the UP-Railroad tracks near Sunshine. KDOT’s...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

Join Segra for their Customer Golf Outing on 5/22/25

SEGRA is now in Fairfax and a new member of FIA! If you have problems with your fiber in Fairfax, SEGRA can offer you solutions. They will be having a...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2025 NewsletterTagged event, golfLeave a comment

Recap: April 2025 Luncheon

Thank you for joining us for this month's luncheon as Tracy Whelpley, Director of Regional Impact for KC2026, provided an update on the region's coordinated plan to welcome an anticipated 650,000...Read More
Posted in April 2025 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

Hyspeco’s Open House Event on 4/3 at 11AM

As a proud member of the Fairfax Industrial Association, Hyspeco will be having a open house on 4/3/25. They will provide lunch, tours, demonstrations, and giveaways. This includes a light...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

Call for Volunteers at Kaw Point Park with Garden Cleanup

Join Friends of Kaw Point Park in the cleanup and maintenance of the native rain garden and woodland restoration areas at Kaw Point Park, starting on Saturday, March 22nd from...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2025 NewsletterTagged cleanup, kaw point park, VolunteerLeave a comment

Potholes on the westbound (WB) I-70 exit ramp to northbound (NB) Fairfax Trafficway

FIA wants to let everyone know that KDOT is planning to mill and fill the WB I-70 exit ramp to NB Fairfax Trafficway to smooth out the rough spots once...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2025 NewsletterTagged construction, potholeLeave a comment

Road Closure at Fairfax Trafficway

Starting on 3/6/25, Fairfax Trafficway southbound traffic towards North 3rd street will be closed continuing to go south. Detour will be rerouted via North 3rd Street to Washington Boulevard. Similarly,...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2025 NewsletterTagged construction, road closureLeave a comment

Recap: February, 2025 Luncheon

Thank you for joining us for last month's FIA luncheon as Greg Kindle, President of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council was our featured speaker. He provided updates and new developments on...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2025 NewsletterLeave a comment

18th Street Bridge Closure Starting on 3/1

Starting this Saturday, March 1, contractors will begin the process of closing the 18th Street Bridge over the Kansas River. As a result, motorists will not be able to go...Read More
Posted in February 2025 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged bridge, construction, repairLeave a comment

Update: Launch of RideKC On-Demand Microtransit Northeast Zone

On February 3rd, the Unified Government Transportation Department, launched their second RideKC On-Demand microtransit zone. Click here for more info. This new service expansion enhances connectivity and mobility in the...Read More
Posted in February 2025 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

Fairfax Towers Installed and Repaired

We are excited to share that our new 4th Fairfax tower has been installed at 7th & Kindleberger Rd. and the K5 Fairfax Tower that was damaged by a vehicle...Read More
Posted in December 2024 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged mural, repair, towersLeave a comment

Recap: November, 2024 Luncheon

Thank you for joining us for last month's FIA luncheon as Jeff Schmid, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, was our featured speaker. This was a great opportunity to connect and learn...Read More
Posted in December 2024 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

Ramp from I70 westbound to northbound Fairfax Trafficway will be closed Wed 12/4

UPDATE: Per the request of FIA (due to complaints FIA has received from those traveling on this ramp), KDot maintenance forces will be working on smoothing out the bad spots...Read More
Posted in December 2024 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

Looking back at 2024

This has been an exciting year and in celebration of all of the luncheons and events, we prepared this slideshow with highlights from the year. We appreciate all of your...Read More
Posted in December 2024 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged 2024, slideshowLeave a comment

Recap: FIA sponsored events: KCKPD Halloween Donation Drive & KCK PAL Dinner for 100 kids

KCKPD Halloween Donation Drive Thank you to all who took part in the recent KCKPD Halloween Costume Donation Drive on 10/23. This was a great opportunity for our community to...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2024 NewsletterTagged donation drive, Halloween, KCKPD, PAL, Police Athletic LeagueLeave a comment

2024 Festival Recap

Thanks to everyone who attended this year's Fairfax Festival. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and have fun, enjoying food, live jazz music, and games at Kaw Point Park....Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2024 NewsletterTagged Fairfax Festival, festival, kaw point park, tournamentLeave a comment

Town Hall with Mayor Garner on 10/19/24

The first Wyandotte County Public Officials Town Hall will be held on October 19, 2024, from 9-11 AM, hosted by CEO and KCK Mayor Tyrone Garner and UG officials at...Read More
Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2024 NewsletterLeave a comment

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