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National media are talking about the KC region’s leadership on Smart Cities, e-commerce and manufacturing.

If you aren’t already registered for TeamKC Training Camp 2019, now is the time! Here’s a quick look at the full lineup for KC’s second annual talent leadership summit.

KC SmartPort has elected officers for their 2019 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will provide guidance and oversight to KC SmartPort as the non-profit economic development organization continues to elevate the Kansas City region as a leading supply chain hub.

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KCVC serves as a centralized hub for KC area corporations to capture highly trained and experienced Veterans transitioning out of the military. With a regional Veteran population over 140,000 and roughly 5,600 annual separations, KCVC’s mission is offering businesses the opportunity to attract thousands of highly-skilled workers right here at home.

In December, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.5 billion in discretionary grant funding to 91 projects. Two projects in the Kansas City region were selected to receive funds, which will increase safety, minimize congestion, support efficient freight movement and heighten Kansas City’s status as a leading logistics hub.

With the new year, we see many predictions for what is going to occur in the supply chain and manufacturing industries. We have captured a summary of the top five 2019 supply chain and manufacturing predictions and trends from a number of published reports.

2018 has been shipped and delivered, and work is underway to optimize 2019 for the Kansas City region.

Last week, the TeamKC network gathered for the last Recruiter Roundtable of 2018. Coffee and conversation flowed at Spring Venture Group, whose recruiting team led group discussions. Our main takeaway? Think creatively and be proactive.

At a time when development and attraction of tech talent drives economic competitiveness, the Kansas City region is hitting the gas to cultivate the digital workforce of the future.