Elli Bowen, vice president of KC SmartPort, an affiliate of KCADC, was featured in the latest issue of Freight Business Journal North America, in which she gave her insight into the rapid growth of “reefer” (refrigerated) containers and the increasing need for cold storage facilities.

Leading global artificial intelligence (AI) firm, Torch.AI, recently announced its growth of operations in the KC region. The expansion, which will create nearly 500 new jobs, made headlines both locally and nationally. Take a look at the media coverage.

Niagara Bottling, LLC announced in late June its $156 million investment in a 634,000-sq.-ft., production facility in Kansas City, Missouri, creating nearly 100 new jobs. The news for the region made headlines in KC and nationally. Take a look at the media hits below.

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Missouri, on Niagara Bottling, LLC’s $156 million investment in a 634,000-sq.-ft., production facility at 11440 N. Airworld Drive. The company plans to create nearly 100 new jobs. Mark Long, Newmark Zimmer, led the real estate search for this project.

The family-owned beverage manufacturer's new 634,000-sq.-ft., facility in Kansas City, Missouri will create nearly 100 jobs.

‘KC Heartland’ themed event - one of the largest community-led celebrations of Southwest Airlines’ birthday - includes giveaways, promotions for Southwest Airlines passengers.

Tim Cowden, president and CEO at KCADC, recently joined Dean Whittaker of Whittaker Associates on “The Whittaker Report” podcast to discuss KCADC’s mission of economic development within the KC region.

Leaders of KC SmartPort met with Midwest Real Estate News to discuss the promising future of industrial development in the Kansas City market, despite – or even because of – the changes brought about by the pandemic.

Congratulations to our partners in Leawood on the announcement that Torch.AI will create nearly 500 new jobs as it expands its operations. See why they choose to grow in KC.

The KC Heartland Campaign kicked off 2021 driving national awareness of our region as a top place to live and build a career.