KCnext Blog

Online retailer of pet food and pet-related products will create more than 1,200 jobs in Belton, Mo.

Congratulations to our partners in Belton on the announcement that Chewy, Inc., an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, will open a new eCommerce fulfillment center at Southview Commerce Center.

Congratulations to our partners in Lenexa, Kan., on the announcement that Tuthill Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial pumps, opened a new 53,352-sq.-ft., manufacturing facility, creating 68 jobs.

With most of the KC region now in week six of #StayHomeKC, workforce availability is shifting. While some companies are furloughing or downsizing employees, several others are expanding their workforce. Additionally, the KC region continues to be evaluated competitively for new operations.

The WFH culture has opened up some creative ways to include a splash of “Kansas City.” Amp up your daily routine - KC Heartland style.