Mission Businesses in the News

Mission Merchants Association - The Mission Merchants Association is a group of local merchants working together for our business area. All businesses in Mission are welcome to join. Monthly meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdaya of every month at 6:30 pm. Contact Sharon Miller, Art Glass Productions, for locations of meetings. Sharon says, “Attending meetings is not the goal; we are looking to share ideas, support other Mission businesses and work with the City of Mission to help our area grow.”

For more information about this organization, contact Sharon at 913-248-1118, Andrew Scianna of Edward Jones Investment at 913-831-6701, or Kathi Loper of Morning Glory Espresso at 913-671-8290.

Changes for Keystone Chrysler. A fixture of the Mission community for nearly 50 years, the last auto dealership on Johnson Drive is no stranger to change. 2009 brings yet another exciting change to Keystone Chrysler as they welcome the addition of the Nissan brand to their automotive offerings, and also a name change to Keystone Nissan...

New Business in Mission. The Mission Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes American Telephone, Inc. to the Mission business community.

New Business in Mission. The Mission Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomes ABC Home Heating & Cooling to the Mission business community.

Michael Bearde was featured on NBC 41 Action News in December, 2007. Michael, a Mission hair stylist with Salon Bearde, developed his own line of products, Bearde Professional Hair Products. They are available locally at Salon Bearde, 5618 Johnson Drive.

Casey's Auto Repair (5917 Beverly Avenue) was named the New Business of the Year by the Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to an outstanding NEJC Chamber member who has been in business for less than three years.

ScriptPro (5828 Reeds Road) was named 2007 Corporate Business of the Year by the Northeast Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. The award is given to an outstanding business which has been in business at least 5 years and exhibits exemplary community involvement.

"25 Under 25" Award - Three Mission buinesses each received the 2008 "25 Under 25" Award by Kansas City Small Business Monthly for being one of the 25 best businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The three Mission businesses receiving this year's award are:

• I Love a Mystery (6114 Johnson Drive)
• Dimension X Design (5913 Woodson Drive)
• Mission Bowl (5399 Martway)

Congratulatoins to the following businesses who received the "Itch's Best of 2007 Metro Match-Up Awards":

• Chacko's Bakery & Catering (6001 Johnson Drive) - Best Sticky Bun
• I Love A Mystery (6114 Johnson Drive) - Best Mysterious Place
• Morning Glory Espresso (5606 Johnson Drive) - Best Mocha

According to the new Zagat Survey of America's top restaurants, MelBee's at 6120 Johnson Drive is in Kansas City's top ten.

Mission Fresh Produce at 5106 Johnson Drive is making the news. Becky and Ray Hanf appeared on Channel 41 Action News "Business in Action" segment, and Ray will be in an upcoming feature of "Come Into My Kitchen"

Casey Brothers Sinclair Celebrates 48 Years in Mission. Saturday, March 24th, will mark the 48th anniversary of Casey Brothers Sinclair in Mission.

All Weather Window and Door Wins "25 Under 25" Award! Congratulations to All Weather Window and Door (5410 Johnson Drive) for being named one of the 25 best businesses with fewer than 25 employees by Kansas City Small Business Monthly.