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Hunt Midwest assembles 3,300 acres in prime location adjacent to Kansas City International Airport

March 30, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hunt Midwest recently closed on the acquisition of over 1,300 acres located adjacent to the Kansas City International Airport in Kansas City, Missouri. The property is contiguous with roughly 2,000 acres already owned by Hunt Midwest. Its addition results in nearly 3,300 acres under a single ownership for development of the largest…

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2022 Q1 Luncheon: KCI Terminal Update

March 9, 2022

The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the KCI Expo Center. Sponsored by Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate and JE Dunn, the luncheon featured a panel of individuals from the Kansas City Aviation Department and Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate who provided an update on the…

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31st Annual Business Excellence Awards

December 7, 2021

The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 31st Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 3rd, at the Embassy Suites KCI.  Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 193 Business Excellence Awards.  The main event sponsor was the Kansas City Aviation Department, Bank of Weston sponsored a gift item to all guests, Five…

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Platte EDC announces new Executive Director

November 22, 2021

The Platte County Economic Development Council’s (PCEDC) Executive Committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Chace as the organization’s next Executive Director. Chace begins her role on January 4, 2022. “Tina brings significant economic development experience to the position as well as organizational management,” said Dr. Mike Reik, PCEDC Chairman. “We are thrilled that PCEDC found such an excellent candidate from within the region, and we…

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2021 Q3 Luncheon: Economic Impact of Youth & Adult Sports

September 19, 2021

The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 17, at KCI Expo Center. Sponsored by Olsson, WSKF Architects, Clarkson Construction Company, and Superior Bowen, the event featured a panel of local business leaders with a focus in youth and adult sports. Attendees also had the chance to…

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2021 Community Development Day

August 13, 2021

On August 9th, the Platte County EDC hosted commercial and residential brokers, real estate developers, community representatives, sponsors, and members at the 2021 Community Development Day. The event provided a day of networking at The National Golf Club in Parkville. Representatives from Platte County communities, including Kansas City, Parkville, Platte City, Riverside, and Weston, provided…

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Niagara Bottling, LLC, announces manufacturing operation in KC

June 28, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Niagara Bottling, LLC, a family-owned beverage manufacturer headquartered in Diamond Bar, California, announced today it will open a new production facility in Kansas City, Missouri. “Niagara Bottling is excited to establish a second manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Missouri,” said Brian Hess, executive vice president for Niagara Bottling, LLC. “This new…

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2021 Q2 Luncheon: Healthcare Discussion

June 6, 2021

The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 4, at English Landing Park in Parkville. Sponsored by McCowan Gordon and GBA, the event featured a panel of local Platte County and Northland healthcare professionals to discuss the impacts of COVID-19, real estate development, and future plans for…

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30th Annual Business Excellence Awards

March 5, 2021

The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 30th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon virtually on Friday, March 5th, 2021, in conjunction with the first quarterly luncheon of 2021.  Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 189 Business Excellence Awards. The theme for this year’s event was “Pioneering Forward,” which highlighted how Platte County led…

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Melaleuca expands operations with 500,000 square-foot distribution center in the Northland area of Kansas City

December 18, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Melaleuca announced plans today to open a 508,000-square-foot distribution center and warehouse at 11401 N. Congress Avenue in the Northland area of Kansas City, Missouri. As a manufacturer and online retailer of over 450 exclusive health and wellness products, Melaleuca will invest at least $35.5 million into the facility and create…

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