ACTION TEAMS

Action Teams are the backbone of the Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC). Team members, all volunteers from our pool of investors, help to advance the mission of our organization and, in turn, help to improve the viability of our community as a whole. Serving on a PCEDC Action Team represents an excellent opportunity for our investors to become fully engaged in the organization, have a hand in local community issues, and reap full benefits of their investment. 

To see when upcoming action team meetings are scheduled check out our events page.

Business Outreach Action Team

Challenge to county businesses, and the public at large.

Team Responsibilities: To conduct interviews with current PCEDC investors, plan and conduct business development seminars for existing businesses and round table discussions with PCEDC

Meeting Time: Second Thursday of every other month at 4:00 PM

Chairperson: Karen Wagner 

Infrastructure Action Team

Challenge: To create a public/private venue for discussion of Platte County infrastructure issues

Team Responsibilities: Moderate discussion and development of roads, water, sewer and mass transit upgrades to Platte County.

Meeting Time: First Friday of each month at 7:30 AM.

Chairperson – Valerie McCaw vmccaw@kc.rr.com

KCI Area Development Action Team

Challenge: Develop real estate opportunities in the Kansas City International Airport business district.

Team Responsibilities: Act as business consultants and new business agents in concert with the staff of the Kansas City Aviation Department and the City of Kansas City

Meeting Time: First Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM.

Chairperson – Chris Byrd cwb@cbyrdlaw.com

Marketing Action Team

Challenge: To promote Platte County through advertising, public relations efforts and interaction with local real estate development professionals.

Team Responsibilities: Review and strengthen PCEDC advertising messages, market Platte County through community events/tours, implement public relations efforts and analyzes target industries.

Meeting Time: Second Friday of each month at 8:00 AM.

Chairperson: Lori Haskell lhaskell@hiltonkci.com

Public Policy Action Team

Challenge: Advocate for development of public regulatory agencies and advise on position PCEDC should take on ballot and legislative issues.

Team Responsibilities: To organize PCEDC resources in order to encourage development of public regulatory agencies. Meet with Board of Directors, city management and Platte County officials to make recommendations.

Meeting Time: Third Thursday of each month at 7:30 AM.

Chairperson: Ed Bradley ebradley@patriotsbank.com