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  • Walmart Opening New 1.8M SF Distribution Center in KC Area

    by Lexi Ryan | Dec 11, 2019
    Congratulations to our partners in Topeka on the announcement that Walmart is opening a new 1.8M-sq.-ft. Distribution center, joining its three existing distribution operations in the KC region.
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  • USDA’s ERS and NIFA Begin Operations in KC Region, Post Open Positions

    by Lexi Ryan | Sep 06, 2019
    The USDA announced in mid-June that it would move its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to the KC region with 568 jobs. The agencies have begun operations with a small team in temporary space in the metro, while more than 130 current ERS and NIFA employees have committed to relocate to KC from Washington, D.C.
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  • KCAHC Global Animal Health Week 2019

    by Lexi Ryan | Aug 30, 2019
    The KC Animal Health Corridor celebrated Global Animal Health Week with a Market Insight Seminar, Homecoming Dinner and Investment Forum. Take a look at the social media recap.
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