Thursday, Feb. 21 2013 1:04PM

EJC Challenge

Josh Rowland, foreground, vice chairman of Lead Bank and CEO of Lead Ventures, speaks with Berry Nutty Farm proprietors Andrea Schnetzler, left, and Darrell Tindal, back to the camera, and Teresa Evans, vice-president of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, during the kickoff celebration for Lead Ventures’ Eastern Jackson County Challenge Feb. 20 at the bank, 9019 S. 7 Highway in Lee’s Summit. The Eastern Jackson County Challenge is Lead Ventures’ business accelerator program designed to support the growth of businesses in eastern Jackson County. Check the Feb. 27 Journal for complete coverage of the event at Lead Bank.