KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO (EDCKC) and its partners announced that Eastern Airlines, LLC (Eastern) selected Kansas City, Missouri, for its new headquarters location. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to growth, innovation and expanding its presence in the heart of the…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 33rd Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 8th at the KCI Expo Center. Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 199 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you to everyone who sponsored this year’s celebration! Meta, Event Sponsor Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Awards Sponsor Parking Company of America, Partner Sponsor Kansas…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Marriott KCI. This event featured Jon Stephens, President & CEO of Port KC, who discussed how Port KC grows the Kansas City economy through job attraction. PCEDC Past-Chairman Scott Zigler of Zona Rosa kicked off…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. This event featured the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, Mike Kehoe, who discussed the importance of workforce and infrastructure throughout not only the Kansas City region, but the state as a…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, announced plans to open a new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The new facility, spanning approximately 1.5 million sq. ft., is projected to be fully operational in 2025, and is expected to create 350 new jobs. “We’re excited…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Western Governors University (WGU) today announced plans to open an 18,000-square-foot nursing prelicensure simulation lab in Kansas City, Missouri designed for students who are seeking their first baccalaureate degree and want to prepare for a career in nursing while earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). The lab will…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Hilton KCI. This event was sponsored by and featured panelists from Hunt Midwest, who provided insight into their investments in the Northland including the KCI 29 Logistics Park, new home communities under construction, and their…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today, February 28, 2023, the 40-gate New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened for commercial air service a little more than 50 years after the airport and its three-terminals began serving Kansas City. At just over one million square feet and a budget of $1.5 billion, the New Terminal…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 32nd Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 3rd at the Marriott KCI.  Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 197 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you to everyone who sponsored this year’s celebration! Kansas City Aviation Department, Event Sponsor Bank of Weston, Gift Sponsor The Solar Guys, Awards Sponsor…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Sponsored by Sporting KC and Olsson, the luncheon featured Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC. PCEDC Chairman Scott Zigler of Zona Rosa kicked off the luncheon by recognizing many of…
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