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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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The Platte County Commission established the CARES “Survive & Thrive” Small Business Grant Program in June 2020 to be administered by the Platte County EDC. This program utilizes their CARES Act funds to assist small businesses in Platte County, Missouri. The program is to be authorized and implemented by the Platte County Commission to enable…
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On Thursday, November 12, 2020, the Platte County Economic Development Council hosted the “2020 CEO & Critical Conversations Luncheon.” This event was hosted at Parkville’s National Golf Club of Kansas City. Thank you for providing a wonderful space and lunch for this event. Those in attendance included representatives from the following sectors: IT, Advance Manufacturing,…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 25th, at E H Young Park in Riverside. Sponsored by McClure Engineering, the event featured a panel of local Platte County and Northland business leaders to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted their day-to-day operations. PCEDC Chairman Mike Duffy, with…
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The Platte County Commission established the CARES “Survive & Thrive” Small Business Grant Program on June 8, 2020 to be administered by the Platte County EDC. This program utilizes their CARES Act funds to assist small businesses in Platte County, Missouri. This program offers grant funding for two purposes: 1. SURVIVE:  shorter-term, smaller amount grant awards intended…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 6, at KCI Expo Center. Sponsored by Superior Bowen, the event highlighted two retail areas within Platte County working to deliver shining examples of Town/Village Centers. PCEDC Chairman Mike Duffy, with the City of Riverside, opened the luncheon by…
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The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 29th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 6th at the Embassy Suites KCI.  Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 183 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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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…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – 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…
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In June, Platte County Economic Development Council executive director Alicia Stephens announced her retirement as soon as her replacement could be found. The executive committee of the PCEDC is pleased to announce its search team’s decision. Matthew Tapp has been chosen as the PCEDC’s new executive director. He will begin his role on September 23rd. …
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