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
Fairfax Forum: FIA Newsletter
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
KCKPD Halloween Donation Drive
The East Patrol Division of KCKPD has kicked off their annual costume drive, offering children costumes, candy, and candy buckets for the Halloween season. This is a great opportunity for...Read More
Lewis & Clark Boat Expedition at Kaw Point Park on 10/13
As part of the Lewis & Clark Museum Boat House and Museum, the historical keel boat will be embarking on a journey down the Missouri River with an estimated arrival...Read More
KCKPD Faith & Blue Event on 10/11/24
Join the human chain along State Ave! The National Faith & Blue event, supported by our local faith community, is a collaborative effort to bring together residents and law enforcement....Read More
September, 2024 Luncheon Recap
Thank you to all those who attended this month's luncheon with Chuck Clanahan from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This was a great opportunity to connect and learn about DHS Cybersecurity and...Read More
Eastbound I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct closed for repairs
As of you are aware by now, the eastbound I-70 Lewis & Clark Viaduct over the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas closed for repairs. Expected to be re-opened end...Read More
Kansas Secures $62.6 million to replace 18th Street Bridge! Closure starting in 2025
As recently announced, Kansas has been awarded $62.6 million to replace the 18th Street Bridge. Construction to begin 2025, during which time it will be closed to traffic for the...Read More
Recap: August, 2024 Luncheon with Brennan Crawford
Thank you for attending this month's luncheon with Brennan Crawford, Executive Director & CEO of Community Housing of Wyandotte County (CHWC). This was a great opportunity to connect and learn more...Read More
Recap: June Luncheon at Police Athletic League
Thank you to all those who attended this month's luncheon at the Police Athletic League (PAL). This was a great opportunity for members to connect and learn about how PAL...Read More
Update on Fairfax Trafficway Road Construction
Drivers should be aware of intermittent lane reductions on Fairfax Trafficway south of Quindaro Boulevard as part of the ongoing rehabilitation project. This will last until June 21st. These lane...Read More
Calling for Festival Sponsorships
Due to popular demand, we're excited to announce plans to bring back the Fairfax Festival in a scaled-down version. To make this possible, we need to secure enough sponsorships to...Read More
Celebrating Mike Martin’s Retirement After a Decade of Service
After serving as a FIA Board Member for 10 years from December 2014 to May 2024, and then as Board President from May 2018 to May 2024, we recently celebrated...Read More