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May 2023 PULSE eNewsletter | KC SmartPort

by Mary Rooney | May 10, 2023

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LEADING PROVIDER OF BUILDER SOLUTIONS CHOOSES KC FOR DISTRIBUTION HUB
Hillman Solutions recently opened a 305,000 sq.-ft. distribution hub in Belton, Missouri. Relocating from Rialto, California,  the company cites the Kansas City region’s central location as a key driver to better serve customers.
>> Why Hillman selected KC.

KANSAS CITY’S UNIQUE INDUSTRIAL MARKET
Over the past 10 years the Kansas City market delivered more than 65.5 million sq. ft. of new industrial space.
 >> KC is ideal for manufacturing and distribution.

KANSAS CITY HOSTED LARGEST NFL DRAFT SITE IN HISTORY
The 2023 NFL Draft in KC boasted a 3.1 million-sq.-ft. event footprint, serving as the largest Draft site in its 88-year history.
>> The impact of the draft on Kansas City.

STRENGTHENING AMERICAN MANUFACTURING

WorkForge designs, implements and hosts engaging eLearning solutions for manufacturers. The company solves skills gaps that come with training a modern-day workforce, and collects the data needed to drive operational excellence on the production floor. 
>> WorkForge helps manufacturers overcome workforce challenges.

FULL-RANGE BANKING AT ITS BEST
Sunflower Bank is proud to deliver large bank solutions with the relationship focus of a community bank.
>> Sunflower Bank has a full range of financial services.

INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SERVICES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA
Watco provides transportation, material handling and warehousing, logistics, railcar repair, and design and development for customers throughout North America and Australia.
>> Watco is a leading transportation service and logistics company.

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