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MEDIA COVERAGE
Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening
Jul 14, 2025 - Kansas Reflector
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How Kansas City officials use trade missions to build international relationships
Jul 08, 2025 - Missouri Business Alert
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Streamlining International Trade in Kansas City
May 29, 2025 - KCTV5
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KC Offers Stable Business Climate Amid Tariff Turbulence
May 19, 2025 - Transport Topics
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KC SMARTPORT BLOG
Why Kansas City Industrial is Winning Big | KC SmartPort PULSE
Major investments, international trade missions and what’s next for KC.
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Jul 09, 2025 | by
Josie Calkins
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Positioning Kansas City on the Global Stage | KC SmartPort Germany Trade Mission 2025
Kansas City recently completed a high-impact international mission to Germany, joined by a delegation of regional business leaders, elected officials and civic partners. The goal was clear: strengthen international trade relationships, promote the Kansas City region as a leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and elevate our global visibility in a competitive economic landscape.
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Jul 08, 2025 | by
Chris Gutierrez
Why Investment Firms Are Betting Big on Kansas City Industrial
Kansas City has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations in the country for institutional industrial investment — with out-of-market investors acquiring over 3.6 million square feet of Class A industrial space in the past six months.
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Jul 08, 2025 | by
Elli Houston
Kansas City is Shifting Gears | KC SmartPort PULSE
Automotive. Energy. Fintech. KC’s making moves – don’t miss these major wins.
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May 08, 2025 | by
Josie Calkins
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