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Johnson County Community College (JCCC) broke ground in January on a new CDL training facility in Edgerton, Kansas. As the Kansas City region experiences sustained industrial growth, training facilities are essential to provide a skilled workforce pipeline to meet demand.

Congratulations to our partners in Liberty, Missouri, on the $15 million investment of TAB, an international manufacturer of industrial batteries.

KC ranks among top U.S. markets for net absorption.

The 2024 KC SmartPort Annual Industry Briefing will explore the future of global investment in North America and its impact on industrial development.

Civic and business leaders from across the region traveled to Frankfurt, Germany on an international outreach trip aimed at fostering business connections and future investments for KC.

How megasites attract megaprojects according to KC SmartPort vice president, Elli Bowen.

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations.

More than 3.4 million square feet of new space in the KC region was completed in Q3 2023, while an additional 2.7 million square feet broke ground.

In this Inbound Logistics article featuring Elli Bowen, vice president of KC SmartPort, she discusses how megasites create opportunities for communities to capitalize on major industrial development projects.

Panasonic Energy announces senior leadership for its new Kansas City area facility.