KCnext Blog

The USDA announced today that the KC region has been selected for the home offices of its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), representing 568 new jobs. Congratulations to the entire team that led the KC region’s bid for this significant operation.

National media are talking about the KC region’s leadership on Smart Cities, e-commerce and manufacturing.

Congratulations to our partners in Edgerton on the announcement that Hostess Brands, LLC, is opening a new distribution center in Logistics Park Kansas City.

Congratulations to our partners in Olathe on the announcement that CarMax, the nation’s largest retailer of used cars will open a 38,000-sq.-ft. operation in the 119th St. Tech Park at 17300 W. 119th Street

The Kansas City Area Development Council and its partners across the two-state region are proud to be chosen as one of three possible locations to become the new home of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).