The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its third Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The Marriott KCI. This event featured Jon Stephens, President & CEO of Port KC, who discussed how Port KC grows the Kansas City economy through job attraction. PCEDC Past-Chairman Scott Zigler of Zona Rosa kicked off the luncheon by recognizing many …
2023 Q2 Luncheon: Speaker Series featuring Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe
The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. This event featured the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, Mike Kehoe, who discussed the importance of workforce and infrastructure throughout not only the Kansas City region, but the state as a whole. PCEDC Vice-Chairman Darren Hennen …
Ace Hardware Selects Missouri For New Distribution Center
Leading retailer brings job growth and economic development to the Kansas City area KANSAS CITY, MO., – Ace Hardware Corporation, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, announced plans to open a new Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Missouri. The new facility, spanning approximately 1.5 million sq. ft., is projected to be fully operational in 2025, and is expected …
WGU Expanding Nursing Prelicensure Program: Announces New State-of-the-Art Nursing Simulation Lab in Kansas City, Missouri to Train 1,000+ Nurses By 2026
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 …