On this episode of Banking on KC, Jeff Fortier and Larry Sells of the Uptown, join host Kelly Scanlon to discuss the history and ongoing efforts to sustain the theater well into the future. Tune in to discover:  <ol> <li>Some of the big-name stars of the 1930s to the present who have graced the Uptown stage. </li> <li>Why Kansas City became a movie screening mecca in the 1940s. </li> <li>How Sells obtained ownership of the Uptown and restored its vibrancy—and its place in Kansas City history. </li> <li>Fortier’s plans to foster the Uptown as a premier entertainment and event venue.</li> </ol> Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

Breana Grosz of the Country Club Plaza: Elevating a Kansas City Tradition

Banking on KC – Presented by Country Club Bank, a division of First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), features interviews and conversations conducted by KC’s champion of entrepreneurs, Kelly Scanlon. Guests include makers, innovators and community leaders who have changed the business, cultural and economic landscape of Kansas City.