The American Nurses Association estimates 1.2 million new nurses needed by 2030; WGU aims to advance health equity through quality nursing education and add more than 4,800 newly qualified nursing graduates to workforce by 2027 KANSAS CITY, MO (May 22, 2023) — Western Governors University (WGU) today announced plans to open an 18,000-square-foot nursing prelicensure simulation lab in Kansas City, …
2023 Q1 Luncheon: Developer Showcase
The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its first Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Hilton KCI. This event was sponsored by and featured panelists from Hunt Midwest, who provided insight into their investments in the Northland including the KCI 29 Logistics Park, new home communities under construction, and their $2 million commitment to the …
New 40-Gate Terminal at Kansas City International Airport Opens
Dignitaries & Stakeholders Celebrate with Ribbon CuttingKANSAS CITY, Mo. Today, February 28, 2023, the 40-gate New Terminal at Kansas City International Airport opened for commercial air service a little more than 50 years after the airport and its three-terminals began serving Kansas City. At just over one million square feet and a budget of $1.5 billion, the New Terminal is …
32nd Annual Business Excellence Awards
The Platte County Economic Development Council celebrated its 32nd Annual Business Excellence Luncheon on Friday, December 3rd at the The Marriott KCI. Since 1991, the Platte County EDC has given 197 Business Excellence Awards. Thank you to everyone who sponsored this year’s celebration! Kansas City Aviation Department, Event Sponsor Bank of Weston, Gift Sponsor The Solar Guys, Awards Sponsor Zona Rosa, …
2022 Q3 Luncheon: Recruiting KC
The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Sponsored by Sporting KC and Olsson, the luncheon featured Kathy Nelson, President & CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC. PCEDC Chairman Scott Zigler of Zona Rosa kicked off the luncheon by recognizing …
2022 Community Development Day
On August 8th, the Platte County EDC hosted commercial and residential brokers, real estate developers, community representatives, sponsors, and members at the 2022 Community Development Day. While it was a little cloudy, the weather itself was perfect for a golf scramble. The event provided a day of networking at The National Golf Club in Parkville. Representatives from Platte County communities, …
2022 Q2 Member Luncheon: State of the Economy
The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Hilton KCI. Sponsored by Central Bank of the Midwest, the luncheon featured local Economist and Managing Director of Armada Corporate Intelligence, Chris Kuehl. PCEDC Chairman Scott Zigler of Zona Rosa kicked off the luncheon by recognizing many of the elected …
Northland Career Center Receives $30M State-Appropriated Matching Grant for New Facility
To discuss this project, contact:Brian Noller(816) 206-8750nollerb@platteco.k12.mo.us Over the course of the past four years, Northland Career Center (NCC) in partnership with Platte County School District (PCR-3), has been developing a vision and plan to create a new, state-of-the-art, career center at a centralized location for its Northland consortium. NCC and PCR-3 leaders have engaged various strategic partners to develop …
Hunt Midwest Assembles 3,300 Acres in Prime Location Adjacent to Kansas City International Airport
Media Contact:Chris Meier | Hunt Midwest (816)-459-4213 | cmeier@huntmidwest.com 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 logistics park in …
2022 Q1 Member Luncheon: KCI Terminal Update
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 progress of …