September, 2021 Luncheon: Recap Video and Slideshow
This month, we had a first in-person luncheon since the pandemic, making it a milestone gathering with the...Read More
Fairfax Forum: FIA Newsletter
Volunteers Needed for Festival
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you have some people at your business that can help us out? It...Read More
FIA Dignity Drive: You Can Make an Impact in your Community
Set Up a Collection Drive at your Place of Business In partnership with Giving the Basics, we are...Read More
Update on Fairfax Railroad Crossing Repairs in the Fairfax District
Hopefully, you have been noticing several new smooth crossings around our district! Because deteriorated railroad crossings has been...Read More
Recent Burglary in the Fairfax District
On July 3rd at approximately 2:30 AM, two catalytic converters were stolen from work vehicles at a business...Read More
Keep an Eye Out for Any Suspicious Activity
Yesterday, there was a reported incident in our district in which a work truck was stolen and later...Read More
Eastbound I-70 Closure in the Fall
The Kansas Department of Transportation is closing the eastbound lanes of I-70 across the Lewis & Clark Viaduct...Read More
Recap Video for May Virtual Luncheon with Deidre Anderson from UICS
On May 13, 2021, Deidre Anderson, CEO of United Inner City Services (UICS) joined us for our May...Read More
New Signage is Coming to an Entrance Near You
As you will see in these behind-the-scenes photos, we are getting closer to having our monument signage in...Read More
FIA Round Table Discussion on Gas Bill Issue (VIDEO)
As noted in this post, many businesses experienced a significant increase in their gas bill if their gas was...Read More
Recap Video with Rep. Sharice Davids on 4/8/21
On April 8th, Rep. Sharice Davids was a guest speaker at this month's virtual event. This was a...Read More
Understanding the Impact of Your Feb 2021 Natural Gas Invoices for KS Gas Service Customers
If you are a Kansas Gas Service customer and buy your gas directly from Kansas Gas Service, you...Read More
Kansas Dept. of Corrections Reentry Job Program
For those who attended last month's virtual luncheon with Jeff Zmuda, Kansas Secretary of Dept. of Corrections, you...Read More
Virtual Event Recap with Dawn Hammatt from the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home (VIDEO)
On March 11, 2021, we invited Dawn Hammatt, Director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home...Read More
Recap: February, 2021 Virtual Event with Jeff Zmuda (VIDEO)
On February 11th, we invited Jeff Zmuda, Kansas Secretary of Dept. of Corrections as he shared insight on...Read More
Recap: Virtual Event with Kathy Nelson (VIDEO)
Happy New Year!! I'm sure most of you are grateful to see 2020 behind us, as we embrace...Read More
Fairfax Fire Station Update: Emergency Response Numbers Not Meeting NFPA Guidelines
Despite FIA, Fairfax businesses, nearby neighborhood groups and many others opposing, the UG Commission voted to close down...Read More
Fairfax Monument Signage Update
Graphic House out of Lawrence, KS has been chosen to do the design/build of our Fairfax Monument Signage!...Read More
Recap: FIA December Virtual Event with Michelle Lane (VIDEO)
On December 10th, we had a virtual Zoom-based session with Michelle Lane from North Kansas City Hospital. With...Read More
FREE Covid-19 Antibody Testing Now Available thru 12/16/20 for Blood Donors
Good news from Community Blood Center! Beginning Wednesday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Community Blood Center...Read More
FIA Class B Board Member Election – Cast your Vote!
Every year half of the FIA Board member positions come up for election. Class A board members are...Read More
FIA November Virtual Event Recap with Dave Helling (VIDEO)
Dave Helling from the Kansas City Star, was this month's guest speaker for our November virtual event. Dave shared...Read More
Calling all FIA Members: KCKCC offering technical courses next Spring
In partnership with the KS Department of Commerce, KCK Community College is offering select technical courses next Spring...Read More
Be on the Lookout of Suspicious Vehicles
Please be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles that were first detected at American Equipment on Harvester Road....Read More
(VIDEO) FIA Virtual Wine Tour Happy Hour
On October 8th, we had our first Virtual Wine Tasting for FIA members. This was a great opportunity for FIA...Read More
Friends of Kaw Point Park are in Need of Volunteers to Assist with Planting on 10/3, 10/10 and 10/17/20
Friends of Kaw Point Park has received a $5,000 Stormwater Quality Education grant from the Unified Government of...Read More
Unified Government Announces $825,000 for Grants to Support Local Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
As part of the Unified Government’s (UG) CARES Act request, the Board of County Commissioners approved $825,000 to...Read More
Maintaining your property
Weeds in Fairfax are pretty out of control right now. Be a Good Neighbor and please make sure...Read More
VIDEO: September Virtual Luncheon with Gary Jenkins (Recap)
Gary Jenkins, a former Intelligence Unit detective with the Kansas City Police Department has produced documentary films and...Read More
Be on the lookout for suspicious persons in Fairfax loitering around your businesses!
Please be on the lookout for suspicious persons loitering around your businesses. On Aug 20, ErgonArmor at 450...Read More