Robb Smigielski stopped by the Go To Market Show to talk about his organization's role in advancing the world of design. Robb is President of AIGA's Kansas City Chapter. The organization itself went through a redesign of it's brand in 2006.
Brand, design

On the threshold of the Kansas City mayoral election, the Go To Market Show had the opportunity to interview the current mayor, Mark Funkhouser. The purpose of the interview was to talk about the Kansas City brand and get the mayor’s perspective on how the city is positioned in today’s competitive global economy.
Brand, Kansas City

In starting up another show, I wanted to have a name that we could promote. I wanted this show to examine bigger issues that just business. We’re not a political show but it seemed to me a discussion of the Kansas City Brand would be an interesting topic and who better than Mayor Mark Funkhouser.
Brand, Kansas City Brand, Mayor Mark Funkhouser, Mid-America Regional Council