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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ace Hardware opened its new 1.5 million square foot retail support center last week at Hunt Midwest’s KCI 29 Logistics Park, the first completed project at the Kansas City-based real estate development company’s 3,300-acre industrial megasite. The massive new retail support center will play a crucial role in supporting Ace’s growing…
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OAK BROOK, Ill. – Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, today celebrated the grand opening of its Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Mo., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. The new facility spans more than 1.5 million square feet, measuring a half mile from end to end. It represents a major…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Embassy Suites KCI. This event featured four guest panelists who shared their housing expertise: Will Ruder, Executive Vice President – Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City Raynard Brown, President & CEO – Inspired Homes Dan…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City is investing in the future of its workforce. On April 17, the City committed $25 million toward creating the new Northland Workforce Development Center (NWDC), a cutting-edge training hub designed to meet regional demand for skilled labor and modernize the existing Northland Career Center. The $74 million project…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the KCI Expo Center. This event featured four guest panelists who shared their development experiences, insight, and wisdom as influential female leaders: Christa Atchison, Senior Economic Development Manager – Evergy Samantha Jefferson, Vice President, Corporate Attraction –…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 34th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 13th at Argosy Casino & Hotel. Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 203 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you to everyone who sponsored this year’s celebration! Chaves Global, Title Sponsor Meta, Platinum Sponsor Kansas City Aviation Department, Awards Sponsor Superior Bowen, Program Sponsor…
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PLATTE CITY, Mo. – Central Power Systems & Services, a power generator manufacturer, announced today that it will expand in Platte City, investing more than $28.5 million and creating 245 jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a hands-on training center with state-of-the-art equipment, machinery to allow for increased production capabilities, and more space…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the KCI Expo Center. The event featured keynote speaker Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, the Executive Director and Chief Operation Officer of The DeBruce Foundation, who highlighted the work of the Foundation throughout the Kansas City metro…
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WGU’s new state-of-the-art nursing simulation and learning lab will train 500 new nurses in the region by 2026 and advance health equity through quality nursing education KANSAS CITY, MO, May 8, 2024 – Western Governors University’s (WGU) Michael O. Leavitt School of Health (LSH) today opened a new nursing simulation and learning laboratory in Kansas City,…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Kansas City Airport Marriott. This event, hosted on International Women’s Day, featured three special guest panelists who shared their experiences, insight, and wisdom as influential female leaders: Kathy Rose, Mayor – City of Riverside Melissa Cooper, Aviation Director…
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