Kansas City Area Development Council

"Kansas City is emerging as that next ‘it’ market.” - Tim Cowden Australian businesses are choosing KC — but they aren’t alone. See why KC is a top 15 city for foreign direct investment in the U.S. via Kansas City Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gnyTesky

At last week's KCADC Q2 Investor Access Event, we welcomed several new organizations to our investor group. Representing a broad scope of KC's industry strengths, each is a critical player in the region's continued success, committed to supporting #KC as a top destination for business and talent. Please join us in welcoming: BSE Structural Engineers, LLC CJ Industries, LLC Eide Bailly LLP Generator Studio Google Heartland Black Chamber KC Tech Council Netrality Data Centers PLX CORP #whyKC #oneKC

Congratulations to Kimberly Young on being named a Top 50 Economic Developer in North America by Consultant Connect. As president of KCADC’s animal health initiative, the Animal Health Corridor, Kim's leadership elevates the region's status as a global hub for industry innovation.

At today’s LEDC meeting, Elli Bowen, Vice President at KC SmartPort, an arm of Kansas City Area Development Council, provided an update on the state of Kansas City’s industrial market. KC SmartPort works with state and local partners across the 18-county, two-state Kansas City region to assist companies with their industrial site selection process. Thank you to Kelly Construction Group, Inc. for serving as this month’s luncheon sponsor!      

Nine #KC engineering firms landed on Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 500 Design firms in the U.S., including four in the top 20. Burns & McDonnell HNTB Black & Veatch Terracon HOK TranSystems Populous CRB Henderson Engineers Henderson Building Solutions #DesignedinKC #engineering #AEC https://lnkd.in/gir4bT9E

Americold Logistics, LLC. is creating 190 new jobs in #KansasCity with its new $127 million cold storage facility. Learn more ⤵️ Missouri Department of Economic Development Mike Parson CPKC City of Kansas City, MO Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO KC SmartPort Kansas City Area Development Council Missouri One Start Evergy Spire Quinton Lucas https://lnkd.in/gp7zRXE6 #Logistics #FoodandBeverage #FoodIndustry #Investment

Who's been tracking updates from the 2024 #KC Parade of Hearts? 🙋♀️ One more heart to go before all 101 works of heART are in place through mid-August. But what happens after that? Learn about the genesis and impact of this heartwarming initiative, which has raised over $2.5 million for local charities since its inception in 2022. Dive into the story in "Cultivating Community: One Heart at a Time" by Weston Owen. ⏩ https://lnkd.in/gen_KQdH

At last week's KC SmartPort Annual Industry Briefing, more than 650 industry leaders gathered to gain insight into global economic trends and discuss #KC as the center of global industrial investment. Read more from MetroWire Media: https://lnkd.in/gWZqtdPn #KansasCity #Industrial #Manufacturing #Logistics #GlobalBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment

Congratulations to the KCADC investors recognized among the Kansas City Business Journal's 2024 Champions of Business, Dairy Farmers of America and Multistudio. An extra shoutout to Hall of Champions honorees, Commerce Bank and TREKK Design Group, LLC, and League of Champions honorees, JE Dunn Construction and VML, all recognized for continuing to set the gold standard for success in business. https://lnkd.in/guaM-A-5

Please welcome KCADC and KC SmartPort’s newest investor, Eide Bailly LLP! Eide Bailly is a business advisory, accounting and technology firm focused on helping clients grow, thrive and embrace opportunities and innovation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eAj3xMr