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Missouri Bank has
long been a strong supporter of the neighborhoods in which we live and
work. We believe contributing to the strength of our community is an essential
part of our definition of success.
We received an "outstanding"
CRA performance rating from the FDIC in our last three exams. This performance
rating measures our practice of providing for the credit needs of our
community. The West Side and the Crossroads Art District are two examples
of areas in which Missouri Bank has had a sizable impact.
West
Side Community
 Missouri
Bank has been at the center of a restoration revival taking place on
the north end of Kansas City’s West Side. We were introduced to
the area nearly eight years ago and have been involved in financing numerous
projects there. Included in our portfolio are several turn-of-the-century
houses which sit atop the bluffs with a view of downtown and the Missouri
and Kaw Rivers. We have also worked closely with West Side Housing to
provide financing for improved low- and moderate-income housing in the
area. Additionally, we count The Roasterie, the Bluebird Café,
Shiraz and Boulevard Brewing along with nearly 20 other neighborhood
businesses
as customers. Together we are working to strengthen the future of the
West Side.
Crossroads
Art District
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Stephanie and Jim Leedy
 Supporting
a thriving arts community is important to us and to Missouri
Bank.
Jim Leedy was one of the earliest promoters of the arts district,
the heart of which is also known as "Leedyville". His
daughter has followed in his footsteps with a real estate project
which provides affordable living and working space to artists. |
Missouri
Bank has been a strong supporter of the revival taking place in the Crossroads
Art District north of Union Station. Ernie Block Studios, The Works, Downtown
Neon & Gallery, The Marietta Chair Building, The Manley Popcorn Building,
The Zone, Leedy Voulkos Art Center, Hammerpress/Grafik Archive and Kathy
Barnard Studios are all projects in which Missouri Bank has participated
in order to help support the thriving arts scene which is bringing new
life to the neighborhood.
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