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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 Virtual Luncheon. Deidre has extensive experience in the fields of education, community...Read More

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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 the district as the signs are under construction with a target completion...Read More

Posted in April 2021 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

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 purchased from a third party supplier. That has led to many concerns...Read More

Posted in April, Forum NewsletterTagged gas, Kansas GasLeave a comment

Save the Date: Fairfax Festival is on for 10/7/21

As we slowly enter into recovery mode from the pandemic, we are excited to announce that this year's the Fairfax Festival will take place on 10/7/21. Click here for details....Read More

Posted in April 2021 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged 2021 Festival, festivalLeave a comment

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 great opportunity for attendees to ask questions and learn more about some...Read More

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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 are under their general sales service rates and have probably not yet...Read More

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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 realized the value in their reentry program that offers a second chance...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, March 2021 NewsletterLeave a comment

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 in Abilene, Kansas. Dawn gave us a closer look at the museum,...Read More

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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 the Lansing Correctional Facility’s Career Campus which will be a facility inside...Read More

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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 2021. To help kickoff the new year, we had Kathy Nelson from...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, January 2021 NewsletterTagged Kathy Nelson, sportsLeave a comment

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 the Fairfax Fire station earlier this year so that they could relocate...Read More

Posted in December 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged fire stationLeave a comment

Fairfax Monument Signage Update

Graphic House out of Lawrence, KS has been chosen to do the design/build of our Fairfax Monument Signage! Our FIA signage committee voted to first start with having 3 tower...Read More

Posted in December 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterLeave a comment

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 over 20 years of experience in nursing, psychology and wellness, Michelle's presentation...Read More

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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 will be testing all donations made at any of our donor centers...Read More

Posted in December 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged COVID-19Leave a comment

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 elected on even years and Class B are elected on odd years....Read More

Posted in December 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged board members, voteLeave a comment

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 some highlights from the current local political scene, the impact of the...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, November 2020 NewsletterTagged Dave Helling, Kansas City Star, virtual, zoomLeave a comment

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 as part of their Industrial Maintenance Training Program. The courses will start...Read More

Posted in November 2020 NewsletterLeave a comment

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. The surveillance video revealed that two suspects rammed the fence with their...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2020 NewsletterTagged neighborhood, securityLeave a comment

(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 members to connect over wine and cheese and learn about different wines. For...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, October 2020 NewsletterTagged wineLeave a comment

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 Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas for a riparian restoration project at...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged kaw point park, planting, seeding, Volunteer1 Comment

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 support the Economic Development Department’s WYCO Loves Local Small Business grants. Click...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged grants, United Government of Wyandotte CountyLeave a comment

Maintaining your property

Weeds in Fairfax are pretty out of control right now. Be a Good Neighbor and please make sure you are maintaining your property. Click here to learn more about maintaining...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged Codes Education, lawn maintenance, maintenance, property, weedsLeave a comment

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 books on mob families throughout the United States. He also produces and...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, September 2020 NewsletterTagged Gary Jenkins, luncheon, videoLeave a comment

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 Funston Rd reported a white male walking around the outside of the...Read More

Posted in August 2020 NewsletterTagged crime, loiteringLeave a comment

New Fairfax Banners Available – Order by August 31st

Great news! Available to all FIA members, we have a new round of banners that will be displayed throughout the Fairfax district. If you're interested in having a banner for...Read More

Posted in August 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged bannersLeave a comment

Recap: Virtual Luncheon w/ Joel Goldberg (VIDEO)

Despite the early technical difficulties, it was great to see everyone taking part in our first virtual luncheon with Keynote Speaker, Joel Goldberg. A native of suburban Philadelphia and Chicago,...Read More

Posted in August 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged Joel Goldberg, luncheonLeave a comment

Blood Drive: Planet Comicon Community Center Blood Drive

Calling all FIA Members: Blood Supply is Dangerously Low! FIA is supporting the Planet Comicon Community Center Blood Drive on August 13th from 12 to 6PM. Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins...Read More

Posted in August 2020 Newsletter, Forum NewsletterTagged blood driveLeave a comment

New Public Health Order Requires Wyandotte County Residents to Wear Masks in Public.

In response to the increased COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County, officials with the Unified Government Public Health Department issued a new Local Health Officer (LHO) Order requiring the public to...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2020 NewsletterTagged COVID-19, masksLeave a comment

Fairfax Festival Cancelled

After much review and discussion, the festival planning committee has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s festival. Originally scheduled for 10/8/2020, the impact of the pandemic has left...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, June 2020 NewsletterTagged cancelled, Fairfax Festival, festivalLeave a comment

Job Opportunity with Industrial Lumber

FIA is committed to supporting all members within the district. This includes offering all of the benefits of membership, as well as being a resource for information and networking. We...Read More

Posted in Forum Newsletter, May 2020 NewsletterTagged Industrial Lumber, job, listing, lumberLeave a comment

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