Second Saturday Success, $50k for Youth Biz, & Holiday Closures - Monday, January 12, 2026

In today’s briefing for St. Joseph, we look at a booming start to the year for downtown merchants as the first "Second Saturday" of 2026 draws crowds with special deals from local favorites like Black Cat Salvage and Seven Street Cafe.We also cover a major win for the next generation of entrepreneurs, with Mid City Excellence receiving a $50,000 donation to expand its "Kidz Biz" workforce development program. Plus, vital public service updates on city meetings and upcoming holiday closures for Missouri State Highway Patrol driver examination stations.In this episode:Downtown Revitalization: How the "Second Saturday" event, sponsored by The Den, is driving traffic to small businesses.Community Investment: A breakdown of the new funding for Mid City Excellence and enrichment programs from Mosaic Life Care Foundation and Empower U.Public Service Announcements: Schedule for the Trades Board of Appeals and MLK Day closures.