Fast-food workers arrested in Kansas City, Mo.

About 50 fast-food workers were arrested today in a protest near McDonald’s at 14th and Prospect in Kansas City, Mo.

The protest was a peaceful demonstration by fast-food workers from several restaurants who walked off the job, along with support from union members and clergy.

The workers are asking for their wages to be increased to $15 an hour.

Today’s protest, part of a national movement, was nonviolent.

A rally has been scheduled at 5 p.m. today at Oppenstein Brothers Park, 12th and Walnut, Kansas City, Mo.

Fairfax group plans train trip

The Fairfax Industrial Association plans a ride on the Union Pacific railroad for its September luncheon meeting.

The group will leave at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, to travel from 201 S. 5th St. (I-70 and Pacific Avenue) to the Wolcott area of Kansas City, Kan.

Boxed lunches will be served on the train. The group will return about 1:30 p.m.

Union Pacific Railroad is the sponsor of this meeting and is expected to provide a guest speaker.

Everyone on the train is expected to wear closed-toed, low-heeled shoes. Space is limited and priority is given to those Fairfax Industrial Association members who make their reservations first.

The cost of the luncheon is $15 for FIA members and $25 for nonmembers.

Reservations may be made to Melissa Clark at [email protected].

Bank announces plans to expand KCK branch

Enterprise Bank and Trust announced plans today to expand its full-service branch located at 151 S. 18th St. in Kansas City, Kan.

The expansion will add a total of 1,073 square feet to the space, and the location will total 2,646 square feet when the project is complete. The added space will help to meet high customer demand and enable the bank to continue to deliver exceptional customer service.

This branch, located within Prescott Plaza, opened on Feb. 3, 2014, and was Enterprise Bank and Trust’s first location in Kansas City, Kan. This branch serves the surrounding, community, including businesses in the Fairfax Industrial District. This location also features a bilingual staff and offers services designed for the Hispanic community. Services offered at this branch include, personal accounts, business accounts, mortgages and an ATM.

“The branch has experienced success in this market. This location is exceeding expectations in deposit totals and through July 2014, it had reached 88 percent of its year end deposit goal. Furthermore, 50 percent of total deposits come from this branch’s business accounts and we’ll continue to serve community business clients,” said Duncan Burdette, regional chairman, Kansas City. “This expansion project will not only make way for future growth, but enable us to better serve our clients.”

The leasing agent and general contractor for this project is Colliers International, which has an office in Kansas City, Mo. The construction is scheduled to be completed in November 2014.

“The response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Hidy Ortiz, branch manager. “We are excited to be expanding the space so we can continue to serve our customers quickly and effectively.”

Enterprise Financial operates commercial banking and wealth management businesses in metropolitan St. Louis, Kansas City and Phoenix. Enterprise is primarily focused on serving the needs of privately held businesses, their owner families, executives and professionals.