Major investments, international trade missions and what’s next for KC.

Kansas City is rapidly solidifying its role as one of the top destinations for food and beverage manufacturing in the United States.

As more families welcome cats into their homes, it’s pertinent the animal health industry adapts from a canine-first model to one that embraces feline health and wellness as a priority. Hear how we can do just that in this month’s blog.

Major investments, international trade missions and what’s next for KC.

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.

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.

Guest feature by Jeanine Jerkovic | In the face of NIMBYism (Not in My Backyard), economic developers must master authentic community engagement, partnerships and public relations like never before. It’s time to rethink our approach and reenergize communities around the opportunities that come with local growth.

Everyone has a role to play in building culture. And the power of a connected, strategic TA team? That’s the real superpower.

As a leader, watching someone on your team grow into their next opportunity can feel like a double-edged sword: pride in their progress paired with the sting of loss. You want to be the kind of leader who champions careers. However, when that growth means leaving the team, it can get complicated. This month’s blog dives into ways to help both sides find success today and down the road.

New board members from Boehringer Ingelheim, Dechra and Elanco bring deep expertise, bold vision to region’s animal health cluster