Economic Development
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.
Facebook coming to Kansas City; Meta selects KCMO for massive, $800M data center
A new hyperscale data center is expected to be operational in Kansas City by 2024 — bringing global social media and tech giant Meta to the metro and making good on promises that a Northland development could be the next great national technology hub.
T-Mobile Sprints to the Future
T-Mobile, which acquired Sprint in 2020, has maintained its Kansas City area employment levels and community engagement since the merger as it pursues emerging technologies.
Riverfront Soccer Stadium Planned, Big Step Up for Future Port KC Projects
A $70 million, privately funded women’s professional soccer stadium planned for the riverfront should spur future housing projects and quicken streetcar expansion.
For Kansas City’s Low-Income Residents, Code Enforcement Can Put Homeownership Out of Reach
First-time homeowner Kenneth Jenkins said he is questioning his decision to buy a house because of Kansas City’s strict code enforcement.
Rent is Going Up So Fast, It’s Not Just Pricing Out Residents — It’s Hurting Kansas City
A Midtown “townie” priced off of her bus line. A retiree on fixed income forced out of her home of 17 years. Kansas City renters are facing substantial rent hikes, with serious repercussions.
Fairfax: An Enduring Legacy of Kansas City’s Industrial Might
The Fairfax Industrial District, a cornerstone of the Kansas City economy, is preparing to mark its centennial in 2022.
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