Economic Development
Kansas City Shopping Malls at an Economic Crossroads
While new owners plan to revive the Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall and Independence Center – the area’s last enclosed malls – face different futures.
Missouri Governor on Kansas City Chiefs: ‘I’m Not too Worried About Kansas at this Point’
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday he doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave Arrowhead Stadium for Kansas. He hasn’t talked to the team’s owners.
Kansas City Approves Funds for Park Over South Loop Downtown
The Kansas City Council has approved millions in state and federal funding for the four-block South Loop project. Half could be open before the 2026 World Cup.
KC Named ‘Tech Hub,’ Opening Door to Massive Federal Grants
The Kansas City region — stretching from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri — is now a federally designated tech hub, offering access to grants.
Sales Tax for East Side Projects Grapples with Growing Pains
Kansas City’s Central City Economic Development (CCED) sales tax program has produced mixed results and faces political headwinds as the time for renewal looms.
KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax
Kansas City’s auditor has examined the Central City Economic Development sales tax, and made recommendations aimed at improving oversight of the funds.
Rock Island Bridge Project Gets $4M Boost from Kansas
By Kevin Collison Attendees at a ceremonial kickoff for the Rock Island Bridge project heard more than routine remarks from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly this week, she also announced a $4 million state grant. “I have been following this project for a long time and was very excited when Lt. Gov. (David) Toland brought it…
Blue Cross Blue Shield Moves Headquarters Downtown
Announced today, Blue Cross Blue Shield is moving to the once would-be Waddell & Reed building downtown.
Kansas Reportedly Landing $4 Billion Panasonic Factory That Will Make Batteries for Tesla
A Japanese news agency is reporting that Panasonic chose to make batteries for Tesla in Kansas because of the state’s tax rates and taxpayer incentives.
Chasing the Dream: Survival Rates for New Businesses in Missouri and Kansas Lag National Average
A new analysis found that start-up businesses in Kansas and Missouri fail in the first year at a higher rate than the national average.