Gwen Grant, president and CEO at Urban League of Greater Kansas City, has been a friend to and fan of Community Builders of Kansas City for decades. As the long-time leader of the Urban League – both a civil rights and social services organization – Grant appreciates CBKC’s work. “CBKC [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City recently completed the first phase of its most recent updates to Kansas City Sun Fresh on the Boulevard. CBKC stepped in as owner/operator of the full-service grocery store at 4209 E 50th Terrace in June 2020 following the retirement of the store’s previous owner. “This [...]
Grab your paddles, Kansas City – it’s official! Community Builders of Kansas City’s (CBKC) much anticipated pickleball venue, SW19 at the Stadium, has opened at the former CoCo Key Resort, located at 9119 E 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri, 64133. A friends and family soft opening took place on Wednesday, [...]
Since assuming office as Jackson County Prosecutor on Jan. 3, 2025, Melesa Johnson has taken a bold, multi-pronged approach to curb rising crime – putting a particular focus on Kansas City’s hot spots, including Midtown. As the county’s first Black prosecutor, Johnson carries both historical significance and a fresh vision. [...]
Summer was in full swing at Family Movie Night, a collaboration between Starlight Theatre, Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC), Greater KC LINC and Pat Clarke. On Friday June 13, Starlight transformed into an open-air cinema with a free screening of “Trolls Band Together.” “Movie night is one of CBKC’s [...]
For someone who absolutely did not want to go into education, Kansas City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collier is way off track. “I always knew I wanted to do something of consequence to make a difference, even as a child,” said Dr. Collier. “I am from a family of [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) recently added two new tenants to its portfolio. Commerce Bank is moving into 4401 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. and the Clarkson-Radmacher Joint Venture has taken a suite at 4001 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Peak Realty Partner Ross Simpson brokered both [...]
Venessa Huskey keeps telling people – she is not a politician. She is a servant. True, Ms. Huskey is a county legislator, representing the second district in Jackson County and currently serves as chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and the Justice & Law Enforcement Committee. However, she [...]
Vince Walker Vincent Walker, director of construction operations for Community Builders of Kansas City (CBKC) and CB Constructs, the internal construction management division of CBKC, came to the organization after more than 30 years in residential and commercial construction. “I went to the University of Missouri at Columbia, [...]
Community Builders of Kansas City President and CEO Emmet Pierson, Jr., recognized as Person of the Year for his leadership in addressing urban challenges and promoting equitable development in Kansas City's East Side. Under Pierson’s leadership, CBKC has undertaken transformative development projects, including the $100 million Offices at Overlook project [...]