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2016 Annual Joint Luncheon

September 20, 2016

On Friday, September 16, 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 KCI Hilton. More than 300 people attended the lunch, including local businesspeople, elected officials, and major PCEDC partners. Visit KC CEO Ronnie Burt was…

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2016 Q2 Luncheon: PCEDC & LCDC

June 7, 2016

On Friday, June 3rd the Platte County EDC and the Leavenworth County Development Corp hosted a joint luncheon at the KCI Expo. This is the first time the two organizations have combined efforts to present the impact and future of Fort Leavenworth. Close to 150 people attended the event, which was sponsored by Embassy Suites…

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2016 Community Development Day

May 10, 2016

                           Thanks to our great partners and communities who helped make the 2016 Community Development Day a great success. The Platte County EDC hosted 70 commercial brokers, real estate developers, community representatives and sponsors at its second annual Community Development Day on Monday, May…

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2016 Q1 Luncheon: Platte County Success Stories

March 7, 2016

On Friday, March 4th, the Platte County Economic Development Council hosted its first Quarterly Membership Luncheon of the year at the KCI Marriott. With the theme of “Platte County Success Stories”, the luncheon saw 120 in attendance and featured a CEO panel with executives from three successful Platte County businesses. Kansas City Councilmen Dan Fowler, 2nd District, and Scott…

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New Northland Costco to spur on Twin Creeks Development

March 4, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– An exciting development was announced this morning that will spur on the development of the Twin Creeks KC area in Platte County. 2nd District Kansas City Councilmember Dan Fowler led the announcement today for the City of Kansas City, MO, that wholesale giant Costco would be building a new location in the Northland.…

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Global packager Multivac expands, investing nearly $7 million in Platte County

February 19, 2016

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– The Platte County Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that Multivac, a global leader in packaging solutions for food, medical, consumer and industrial products, will undergo a $6.9 million expansion of its U.S. headquarters in Platte County, where it expects to create up to 50 new jobs over the next few years. The company,…

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25th Annual Business Excellence Awards

December 15, 2015

The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 25th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Embassy Suites KCI. The main event sponsor was the Kansas City Aviation Department, and the 20 awards given to winning businesses were provided thanks to Harley-Davidson. All attendees to the luncheon were given a gift…

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2015 Annual Joint Luncheon

September 21, 2015

The Platte County Economic Development Council team assisted at the Annual Joint Luncheon on September 9th at the KCI Hilton. Coordinated by the Northland Regional Chamber in partnership with Platte County Economic Development Council and Clay County Economic Development Council, the annual event was attended by 450 local businesspeople, elected officials, and major PCEDC partners. Kansas City Mayor…

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Allegiant Airlines announces service to Kansas City

August 12, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo.– Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces new, nonstop jet service from Kansas City to Orlando, Southwest Florida and Tampa / St. Pete. To celebrate its debut in Kansas City, the company is offering introductory one-way fares as low as $49*. Allegiant brings a unique travel option to the Kansas City community. Focusing on low-cost…

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24th Annual Business Excellence Awards

December 15, 2014

With 350 in attendance, the Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 24th Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 12 at the Embassy Suites KCI.  North Kansas City Hospital sponsored the member gift, the printed program was sponsored by TranSystems, and Candid Marketing provided the marketing collateral for the event. A VIP reception, sponsored…

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