The Platte County Economic Development Council held its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Kansas City Airport Marriott. Sponsored by North Kansas City Hospital, the luncheon featured Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas who spoke about building the Kansas City of the future. PCEDC Chairman, Dale Brouk of FiveStar Lifestyles emceed the event and kicked off …

The groundbreaking for the Platte Purchase Drive, Line Creek Parkway, and North Tiffany Springs Road improvements was held Tuesday, September 3rd in Kansas City. The speakers included Councilman Dan Fowler, Alicia Stephens, Executive Director of the Platte County EDC, Erika Feingold of MD Management, and Wes Minder of the City of Kansas City, Missouri. “With today’s transportation infrastructure groundbreaking, the …

The updated times and locations for the Terminal Workforce Enhancement Programs (TWEP) Needs Assessment public meetings are shown below. Please also share your feedback online by September 12 at surveymonkey.com/r/KCIAirport

Be prepared for traffic impacts coming to Platte County in August. KCMO says, traffic on Old Tiffany Springs Road is going to take a definite hit, starting Aug. 5, when bridge demolition and construction gets underway. The Old Tiffany Springs Road Bridge is expected to remain closed for several months.   Closure 1: Old Tiffany Springs Road Old Tiffany Springs …

Alicia Stephens, Executive Director of the Platte County Economic Development Council, has announced that she will retire by the end of this year. Stephens is completing her second stint with the PCEDC, this one for seven years as its director. She will be retained as Special Projects Coordinator and will focus on successful completion of the Northland Sports Complex. PCEDC …

On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, the Northland Regional Chamber (NRC), Platte County EDC, Clay County EDC, and Northland Neighborhoods, Inc. hosted the KCMO Mayoral Candidates, Councilwoman Jolie Justus and Councilman Quinton Lucas for coffee and conversation. The Royal Room at Briarcliff provided a wonderful space for the event. Moderated by NRC Chairman Darren Hennen, the candidates discussed several subjects about …

Starting Friday, May 31st, northland drivers can expect detours, delays, and full closures on I-29 and Route 152. At KCI, exit lanes have been reduced to one lane. Interstate 29 at NW Old Tiffany Springs Road in Platte County All Lanes of Southbound I-29 at NW Old Tiffany Springs Road Closed9 pm Friday, May 31 until 9 pm Saturday, June …

Thanks to our great partners and communities who helped make the 2019 Community Development Day a great success. On May 13th, the Platte County EDC hosted commercial and residential brokers, real estate developers, community representatives, sponsors, and members at the fifth annual Community Development Day. The event provided a day of networking at The National Golf Club in Parkville. A …

On Tuesday, May 21, the Platte County Economic Development Council in partnership with the Northland Regional Chamber and Clay County Economic Development Council, held the annual Northland Joint Luncheon at the Embassy Suites KCI. Sponsored by George K. Baum, the luncheon featured a panel of northland legislators and included: Senator Lauren Arthur, District 17 Senator Dan Hegeman, District 12 Senator …

The Platte County Economic Development Council participated in a webinar hosted by our national association – IEDC. The speakers included an attorney from Husch/Blackwell-Denver, City of Sacramento and the City of Calgary. At our E.D. Pros lunch last week, we had great discussion about the Cannabis Economy and we talked about the IEDC presentations. Most of your Platte County economic …