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Upcoming Events

A key benefit of membership in the Platte County EDC is the opportunity to actively engage with the organization and other members through committees, luncheons, and other events.

All Platte County EDC members are encouraged to participate. To find upcoming meeting or event dates and locations, visit our Events Calendar.

Committees and Taskforces

The following are short descriptions of the various opportunities for involvement.

Inclement Weather Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, Platte County EDC meetings will be canceled if the Park Hill School District closes.

Quarterly Luncheons

Each year, Platte County EDC hosts three quarterly luncheons to deliver relevant and timely information to our members and other attendees. In 2024, our luncheon topics included:

Q1 - Women in Leadership

This event highlighted three influential female leaders in the Kansas City region. Our panelists included:

  • Melissa Cooper, Aviation Director - Kansas City Aviation Department
  • Michelle Hataway, Director - Missouri Department of Economic Development
  • Kathy Rose, Mayor - City of Riverside

Q2 - Speaker Series

This luncheon featured keynote speaker Dr. Leigh Anne Taylor Knight, Executive Director and COO of The DeBruce Foundation, who highlighted the work of the Foundation and its current workforce initiatives.

Q3 - State of the Economy

This luncheon featured local Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl to give an update on the state of our economy, especially with the approaching election.

Business Excellence Awards

For over 30 years, Platte County EDC has proudly recognized hundreds of businesses at our end-of-year Business Excellence Awards luncheon. This signature event celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of our local businesses, honoring their contributions to job creation, major expansions, capital investment projects, and other significant achievements that strengthen Platte County's economy and community.

In 2024, 13 businesses and individuals were recognized for their achievements, including:

  • Ace Hardware
  • ARCO Construction
  • Eastern Airlines
  • VanTrust Real Estate

To see a full list of awards and an event recap, visit the link here.

Thirsty Thursdays

Platte County EDC hosts monthly Thirsty Thursday networking events. These free, unscripted two-hour gatherings, hosted by sponsors at various locations, connect members, partners, elected officials, and prospective members.

In 2024, some of our networking events included:

  • Taco Truck at Platte County EDC's office
  • Gathering at Riverside Mayor Rose's house
  • 50th Anniversary celebration with Seal-O-Matic Paving Company

If you are interested in hosting a Thirsty Thursday event, please reach out to virtualassistant@plattecountyedc.com.

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