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Work Force Development


Kansas City Commits $25M to New Northland Workforce Development Center

Posted April 28, 2025 The City of Kansas City is investing $25 million to fund the Northland Workforce Development Center. Kansas City committed $25 million toward creating the new NWDC, a state-of-the-art training hub designed to meet regional demand for… more

Broadridge Financial Solutions Will Close KC Location, Lay Off 72

Posted April 24, 2025 New York-based fintech company Broadridge Financial Solutions will cease operations at its Kansas City, MO, facility, resulting in permanent layoffs. Broadridge Financial Solutions will close its location at 2600 SW Blvd. and lay off 72 employees,… more

Martin City Brewing Company Expands to Country Club Plaza

Posted March 25, 2025 The Martin City Brewing Company announced it will open its sixth restaurant, Martin City Tavern, in the Country Club Plaza. The restaurant will be located at 4950 Main Street, according to a release shared with Ingram’s… more

Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Names Joe Perry President

Posted March 10, 2025 The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council named Joe Perry, a Port KC veteran, its next president. Perry will assume the role on April 1, 2025, according to a release. For nearly 15 years, Perry has been… more

A.L. Huber Construction Enters Employee Stock Ownership Program

Posted February 3, 2025 Overland Park-based A.L. Huber Construction announced its 122 year-old firm has become a 100% employee-owned company. As a 100% employee-owned company, the 60-person staff now own shares that will continue to grow in value as the… more

KC Metro Ranked Fourth in Job Growth in the Mid-America Region

Posted December 2, 2024 Over the past 12 months, the Kansas City metro has gained 14,500 jobs and has ranked 11th among 10 other comparable U.S. cities, according to the Mid-America Regional Council nonprofit. The Mid-America Regional Council posted a… more

Animal Health International Announces Expansion in Liberty, MO

Posted September 30, 2024 Animal Health International has plans to expand the company’s headcount and space in Liberty. Animal Health International announced it will expand its presence in Liberty from 95,000 square feet and 40 employees to 225,000 square feet… more

Carvana Selects Kansas City as Location for First Auction ‘Megasite’

Posted August 19, 2024 Carvana announced it would develop a new “megasite” in Kansas City and is expected to create around 200 jobs in the area. The “megasite” will become Carvana’s first auction and reconditioning facility, bringing the company’s inspection… more

Black Chamber of Commerce of KC Appoints Cecilia Belser-Patton as Executive Director

Posted July 30, 2024 The Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City has named Cecilia Belser-Patton as the new executive director. Belser-Patton assumes her role effective August 1, according to a release. Her new responsibilities will be to manage… more

Survey: Hiring Outlooks Remain High Among Companies, Rising Costs Stall Others

Posted July 29, 2024 A recent survey from Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll found workforce increases remain high for companies but budgetary constraints are still stalling growth. The survey showed 81% of U.S. hiring managers have a positive outlook for their… more