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Shop, dine & discover during Waldo Week 2021!

Show your local love and experience all that the Waldo neighborhood can offer during the 6th annual Waldo Week, February 19 – 25

Show your local love and experience all that the Waldo neighborhood can offer during the 6th annual Waldo Week. To excite the local community and showcase the area’s diverse shopping, dining and unique services, Waldo Week with discounts at participating businesses to experience new places or visit your favorites from February 19 – 25. 

In lieu of the annual kickoff party for Waldo Week, the Waldo Community Improvement District has partnered with non-profit Cornerstones of Care to raise money through a virtual auction and donation drive that kicks off on Thursday, February 18 and runs through February 25. The virtual auction will feature a variety of Waldo packages and a raffle to benefit Cornerstones of Care in support of safe and healthy communities for children and families in the Kansas City area and beyond. Now more than ever, Waldo wants to support the local community as well as the businesses that call the neighborhood “home”.

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For generations, people have been shopping and dining in Waldo, supporting local businesses, friends and neighbors. The area, stretching along Wornall Road from Gregory to around 85th St., is home to some of Kansas City’s favorite restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and services.

Waldo Week is perfect for fans of KC Restaurant Week, Small Business Saturday, and other local events, as it celebrates business including food, drinks, retail, and services. You can explore your favorite Waldo destinations or experience something new! A few of our Waldo Week 2021 participating businesses include: 

Services:

  • Centered Spirit – 20% off to any purchase for Infrared Sauna sessions or sauna packages. 
  • Gunter Pest – Receive $20 off any service when you mention Waldo Week during while booking.* Must be a new customer or new service sign-up.
  • Hagoyah Hair Salon & Yoga Den – 20% off Gift Certificates, & self-care boutique items with code: WALDO
    • Including oils, candles, incense, crystals, sage, diffusers, journals, jewelry, etc.
  • Hawthorne & Ivy – 20% off storewide with mention of Waldo Week 
  • Hiles Two- 20% off entire purchase
  • Moonshot Hair Co. – $10 off any service, including massage shampoo service with blow dry style. 
  • Ovation Home Design – 25% off all cabinet hardware (includes knobs, pulls and hinges).
  • Paige Fowler – Edward Jones Investments – complimentary financial review when you mention Waldo Week for booking.
  • Pilates 1901- 10 for $160 (normally $175 – use promo code WALDO10 at check out) and 15 for $225 (normally $255 – use promo code WALDO15 at check out)
  • Teamwork Sports KC – Save $40 on Facility Membership or Sibling Membership using promo code FEB40.

Dining & Retail:

  • Boru Asian Eatery – Enjoy 25% off your dine-in tab when you mention Waldo Week to your server.
    • Offer not valid on giftcard purchases and cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.
  • Crows Coffee – Enjoy the Strawberry White Mocha special
  • Eclectic’s Gift Gallery– Tired of your old masks? Eclectics has handmade fabric masks available for $10-15.
  • Dodson’s Bar & Commons – 15% off to-go cocktails with the promo code: WALDOWEEK
  • Emilie’s French Teas – 20% off tea by the ounce
    • Limit of 7 ounces per person
  • Governor Stumpy’s – Visit during Waldo Week for a special offer.
  • Hawthorne & Ivy – 20% off storewide with mention of Waldo Week
  • Jovito’s Italian Cafe & Deli – Buy 1 grinder, get a free brownie!
  • Lew’s Bar & Grill – Ask about the daily special at Lew’s for a fun offer!
  • McLain’s Bakery – Free cookie with the purchase of lunch.
  • Mike’s Wine & Spirits – Free delivery with code WALDO . Valid on orders of $30+.
    • Order online at shopmikeskc.com or download the Mike’s Wine and Spirits app.
  • Pistachio’s – 15% Off All in-store Purchases with mention of Waldo Week 
  • Pedego Electric Bikes – Big savings on all our 5 year warranty Pedegos in stock! Drop by our Pedego Electric Bikes Kansas City shop, at 7335 Broadway, in Waldo for free test rides and exclusive in store savings all month long.
  • SOAP Refill Station – Stop by for their 1st birthday celebration & specials
  • South of Summit – Enjoy 25% off your dine-in tab when you mention Waldo Week to your server.
    • Offer not valid on giftcard purchases and cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. 
  • Summit Grill – Enjoy 25% off your dine-in tab when you mention Waldo Week to your server.
    • Offer not valid on gift card purchases and cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers.
  • Waldo Greenhouse – Buy one get one free on in-stock 2″ succulent plants; Open Friday and Saturday only.
  • Waldo Pizza – $50 Family Meal: (2) 12″ 2 topping pizzas, (1) starter, (1) salad, (1) family dessert & 1 two liter or 4 bottles of water. 
  • The Well Bar, Grill & Rooftop – Ask about The Wells daily specials!
  • Tropical Sno – opening on March 1st! Bid on their package for a fun treat to celebrate!

MORE COMING SOON!

Patrons must mention Waldo Week to receive the discount when they visit participating merchants.  *Rules and restrictions apply. 

Visit waldokc.org for a complete listing of merchants and promotion details and follow the Everything Waldo Facebook page for event updates.

BID ON THE WALDO WEEK AUCTION FOR CORNERSTONES OF CARE

Featured Business: HAGOYAH

Meet featured business: HAGOYAH Hair Studio & Yoga Den.

HAGOYAH is a unique small business based in Waldo at 515 W. 75th Street that offers radical self-care and holistic beauty services including haircare, yoga, massage and more.

(Please note: HAGOYAH is currently closed temporarily due to COVID-19, but we still wanted to share the inspiring work that they do to support Waldo through their positivity and meditation tips.)

Q&A with HAGOYAH’s owner, Angela Cronk.

What is your business story?

I wanted to bring back that once a week element of self-care and community our grandmothers had back in the day when they would get their hair “set” once a week as well as make yoga affordable and accessible for people.  I resigned from my corporate Paul Mitchell job, went back to waiting tables and renting a chair to do hair.  I sold EVERYTHING I owned to pay for yoga teacher training in 2010 and saved all my money to go towards the business.  I took a class through KC Sourcelink/S.C.O.R.E. on how to write a business plan and wrote a business plan.  I actually called over 30 banks before getting approved and only got $36,000 and the rest is history.

Why did you choose Waldo for your business?

Waldo was still a hidden gem and it just felt like the right place for my unique business.  And after meeting my potential new landlord, Diane Botwin I knew it was the right place.

What can customers do to support you? 

Stay positive and do nice things for themselves.  If they can afford it, purchasing gift certificates and attending our online yoga classes, which are only $5 each.

Beyond your own, what’s your favorite Waldo business & why?

That’s a tough one.  I can’t pick just one, so I will go with the top three.  Centered Spirit & Emilie’s French Tea room.  They have several holistic health practitioners and the tea room is so charming and relaxing.  I am really digging the new SOAP KC shop.  I love everything about this concept.  And, Papu’s Cafe is mega delicious.  I crave their hummus and gyro meat.

Favorite thing about the Waldo community? 

I love that it has a small-town feel with the shared love between the neighborhood and the businesses.  Waldo has its own unabashed unique vibe and we are proud of it.

Resources for Businesses during COVID-19

Our goal is always to provide you the most up-to-date information to make smart decisions whether you live, work or play in Waldo. Here is more information from trusted resources to answer any questions you may have during COVID-19.

Tips for Businesses on Cash Flow:

Tips provided by Missouri SBTDC (Read full article)

  • Evaluate new distribution methods – Look for ways to boost your newly limited in-person traffic.  Could you still be solving problems for customers but in different ways?  Does creating a subscription service, setting up e-commerce, adding delivery, or implementing curbside service benefit your customers?  We at the Missouri SBDC have a pet store client now offering same-day local delivery to help customers and their pets get what they need while safely in their homes.  Now is definitely the time to creatively adapt, if you’re able.
  • Bill sooner and collect faster – If you offer credit to customers, be sure to bill them promptly. Right now we recommend ensuring that you’re billing just as soon as work is completed.  Then consider your collection practices.  The time might be right to consider offering your customers a small incentive if they then pay what they owe you super quickly.  At a minimum, you need to be following up on receivables a few days before they’re due to ensure your customers remember the invoice and plan to pay on time.
  • Hold off on major purchases – While things are so uncertain, big capital expenditures should be postponed if at all possible.
  • Manage inventory – Inventory is essentially your business’s cash sitting on a shelf.  Now is a great time to consider canceling or delaying planned inventory purchases.  Get creative with current inventory on-hand.  Can it be returned or exchanged with your vendor? Are there ways to incent customers to buy current inventory using discounting or other incentives?  More ideas for managing inventory can be found here.
  • Reach out to your business insurance agent –  Some business insurance policies may cover situations like COVID-19, especially if you carry a business continuity policy.  You may have Force Majeure coverage providing assistance for financial losses arising out of the inability to bring a project to completion.  Reach out to your agent to see what, if any, coverage is applicable to you.
  • Consider reducing your payroll expenses – We entrepreneurs are only as strong as our teams.  That is what makes managing payroll so hard in light of the likely impact on your co-workers who are often also friends.  However, unprecedented times possibly call for unprecedented measures.  At this point, you should at least begin postponing new hires and considering reducing hours and laying off nonessential employees.
  • Pay your bills slowly – While things are in flux, do not pay your bills any faster than you have to. Take advantage of the full agreed payment terms to hold onto your cash longer.  The goal should be to pay your creditors as slowly as possible without incurring a negative consequence.  You should also reach out to all suppliers, creditors, landlords, and banks for possible modified payment terms.  Many banks are already offering to modify their existing loans down to interest-only or no payments for the coming 3-6 months.

Loan Information for Small Businesses: 

SBA Disaster Loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplement Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

What businesses are eligible to apply?
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (or working capital loans)
are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives,
small aquaculture businesses and most private non-profit
organizations

This includes:
• Businesses directly affected by the disaster
• Businesses that offer services directly related to the businesses
in the declaration
• Other businesses indirectly related to the industry that is likely to
be harmed by losses in their community
(Example: Manufacturer of widgets may be eligible as well as the
wholesaler and retailer of the product.

The SBA website has experienced high demand and outages.  When the website is offline, you can still apply via https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Home/OfflineApply by uploading your filled out forms through a link on that page or by scanning and emailing your filled out forms to disasterloans@sba.gov.  The SBA recommends checking the main application page for availability one final time before submitting via these alternate methods as their online application portal is still the fastest, best way to get your information into the hands of their underwriters.

More information & resources: 

Who to contact for questions and advice:

  • Questions about your business and operations: Please contact city officials in KCMO with direct questions at kcbizcare@kcmo.org or visit kcmo.gov for additional resources and information
  • Want to chat with a Small Business Counselor for advice? Contact the Missouri Small Business Development Center for support at sbdc@umkc.edu
  • Need more resources and advice to support your business? KC Source Link offers a free Hotline you can call anytime at 816-235-6500 or contact them at kcsourcelink.com/myplan, and their Network Navigators will help you get to the right resources to start, plan, grow and fund your business.

Unemployment information for Employees & Employers

Downloads & Files to Reference:

We have compiled a Google Folder with information and resources to review. Please visit this link to learn more: COVID-19 Resources.

Shop, dine & discover during Waldo Week 2020!

Show your local love and experience all that the Waldo neighborhood can offer with 25% off at participating businesses during the 5th annual Waldo Week, February 21 – 27. 

For generations, people have been shopping and dining in Waldo, supporting local businesses, friends and neighbors. The area, stretching along Wornall Road from Gregory to around 85th St., is home to some of Kansas City’s favorite restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and services. 

Waldo Week is perfect for fans of KC Restaurant Week, Small Business Saturday, and other local events, as it celebrates business including food, drinks, retail, and services. You can explore your favorite Waldo destinations or experience something new! A few of our Waldo Week 2020 participating businesses include: 

Services:

9Round, American Family Insurance – Craig Kenton Agency, Centered Spirit, Innate Yoga, Ovation Home Design, Quest Wireless, ReeceNichols, Teamwork Sports KC, Waldo Area Business Association, and Waldo Greenhouse 

Dining & Retail:

Betty Rae’s, Bier Station, Boru Ramen, Bar Crows, Coffee Eclectic’s, Gallery, Emilie’s French Teas, Hawthorne & Ivy, Hiles Two, McLain’s Bakery, Lew’s Grill & Bar, Mike’s Wine & Spirits, Summit Grill, The Well Bar Grille and Rooftop, and Waldo Pizza 

Patrons must mention Waldo Week to receive the discount when they visit participating merchants. Be sure to fill out the back of your passport and return to any of the participating businesses. *Rules and restrictions apply. 

Visit waldokc.org for a complete listing of merchants and promotion details and follow the Everything Waldo Facebook page for event updates.