It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and that includes planning for the next one. Dive into how to add some spice to your talent attraction and retention strategies through workforce programs and community engagement.

Civic and business leaders from across the region traveled to Frankfurt, Germany on an international outreach trip aimed at fostering business connections and future investments for KC.

The annual event brought together 2,000 local civic and business leaders to celebrate the region’s successes, including $766 million in capital investment and 2,400+ jobs

The organization was the only U.S. finalist for City Nation Place’s Best Communication Strategy Award, recognized for its video campaign, “The KC Design Draft."

The race for talent is nothing new. Competition for talent has escalated, as workers across industries increasingly assess opportunities based on higher pay, greater flexibility in when and where they work, and better company culture.

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected engineering and construction organizations.

More than 3.4 million square feet of new space in the KC region was completed in Q3 2023, while an additional 2.7 million square feet broke ground.

In this Inbound Logistics article featuring Elli Bowen, vice president of KC SmartPort, she discusses how megasites create opportunities for communities to capitalize on major industrial development projects.