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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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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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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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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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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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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