There is a lot of negative reaction to designer Ralph Lauren having the 2012 Summer Olympics Team USA's uniforms made in China. Rightfully so. The USA has lost many jobs to outsourcing. The unemployment rate is continuing to rise here. Therefore, buying goods made or produced in the US by a true American owned company is important for the state of our economy and our country.
Kansas Citians, I challenge you to take that a step further. Buy products made, produced, and/or owned right here in Kansas City and the metropolitan area. It's important for the economy of our hometown.
Not sure what products are made here? Well, let me share a few with you. Most are aware of Hallmark Cards, Gates BBQ Sauce, and most likely, Belfonte, but did you know that Mr. Dell's is a product of Kearney, MO? How about La Tiara Taco Shells? Did you know they are produced in Gladstone, MO?
Bread anyone? Try Roma's line of breads. They are made here in KC off of Chouteau Trafficway and 210 Highway.
Looking for a car? The Buick LaCrosse and Chevrolet Malibu are both built at the General Motor's Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas. If you are looking for a Ford, the Escape, Mercury Mariner, F-150 and F-150 Crew are all made at the Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, MO.
These are just a few of the products made here in the Kansas City Metropolitan area. Buying of these products or other Kansas City made products helps keep our local economy going strong and keeps our local citizens employed.
What are some of your favorite Kansas City made products?
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
The Challenge: Positives vs. Negatives
Today a co-worker, mentor, and friend challenged me in getting this blog up and running again.
I have vowed to make this a positive site about the great city of Kansas City. I find this to be a challenge at times because there are many frustrating things that occur daily within and around this town. Not that anyone should be surprised by this, after all Kansas City has a population of nearly a half million people and a metropolitan area of over 1,000,000. In a city and metropolitan area of this size, horrible things occur each day. Yes, we have crime in Kansas City. What city or town these days doesn't? Even the small towns where everyone knows each other has crime.
It saddens me to say that not far from where I sit writing this in Edgerton, Missouri, two young mothers, Britny Haarup and Ashley Key, who are sisters, were senselessly killed. Their bodies were found not far from where they were killed and even closer to where I currently sit. My heart goes out to their families during this difficult time. I couldn't imagine losing one child, let alone two, in such a horrific way. The Platte County and Clinton County, Missouri Sheriffs' Departments should be applauded for their handling of the case and for locating the suspect and the victims so quickly. Because of their quick actions and investigative skills the family of these two women can move forward in their grief and can help to ensure that the monster who did this won't be able to hurt anyone else.
Even though this didn't occur in Kansas City, it is still part of the metro area and affects us who live here. It also affects how others view the safety of the Kansas City area when visiting. Unfortunately, this and other crimes occur regularly in and around the city. Statistically, most crime victims know the suspect.
There are too many good things about Kansas City and the surrounding metropolitan area for me to focus solely on the crime and the negative things that occur. No matter what, Kansas City is my home and I am proud of many things that make this a great place to live. To start, we have incredible law enforcement agencies in and around Kansas City that work hard to keep it safe for us. This time we have the Platte County Sheriff's Department and the Clinton County Sheriff's Department to thank, along with any other law enforcement departments that worked along side of them to solve this so quickly.
I have vowed to make this a positive site about the great city of Kansas City. I find this to be a challenge at times because there are many frustrating things that occur daily within and around this town. Not that anyone should be surprised by this, after all Kansas City has a population of nearly a half million people and a metropolitan area of over 1,000,000. In a city and metropolitan area of this size, horrible things occur each day. Yes, we have crime in Kansas City. What city or town these days doesn't? Even the small towns where everyone knows each other has crime.
It saddens me to say that not far from where I sit writing this in Edgerton, Missouri, two young mothers, Britny Haarup and Ashley Key, who are sisters, were senselessly killed. Their bodies were found not far from where they were killed and even closer to where I currently sit. My heart goes out to their families during this difficult time. I couldn't imagine losing one child, let alone two, in such a horrific way. The Platte County and Clinton County, Missouri Sheriffs' Departments should be applauded for their handling of the case and for locating the suspect and the victims so quickly. Because of their quick actions and investigative skills the family of these two women can move forward in their grief and can help to ensure that the monster who did this won't be able to hurt anyone else.
Even though this didn't occur in Kansas City, it is still part of the metro area and affects us who live here. It also affects how others view the safety of the Kansas City area when visiting. Unfortunately, this and other crimes occur regularly in and around the city. Statistically, most crime victims know the suspect.
There are too many good things about Kansas City and the surrounding metropolitan area for me to focus solely on the crime and the negative things that occur. No matter what, Kansas City is my home and I am proud of many things that make this a great place to live. To start, we have incredible law enforcement agencies in and around Kansas City that work hard to keep it safe for us. This time we have the Platte County Sheriff's Department and the Clinton County Sheriff's Department to thank, along with any other law enforcement departments that worked along side of them to solve this so quickly.
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