KC's record-breaking year for business attraction, announced at the 2022 KCADC Annual Meeting, made headlines around the region.

Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., announced in July 2022 its plans to build a one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States in De Soto, Kansas, representing a $4 billion investment and 4,000 jobs. The news shined a global spotlight on the KC region, drawing a massive number of views and significant engagement.

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, announced in March 2022 its selection of the Kansas City region for its new $800 million, 1 million-square-foot hyperscale data center. The news for Kansas City made headlines around the world, drawing a high number of views and significant engagement.

Global engineering and design company RLE International announced in early March that it will establish a new modification and engineering center in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 high-paying jobs. The news made headlines throughout the region.

The rival Kansas City and Cincinnati regional economic development groups make a collaborative pledge to volunteer on February 17 for National Random Acts of Kindness Day, inviting the business community in both markets to participate.

Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy store chains in America, announced in November its investment in a new $30 million high-tech, micro-fulfillment center in Liberty, Missouri, bringing national attention to the KC region.

ALPLA Inc. North America announced in late October 2021 its investment in a 246,000-square-foot, rail-served injection molding facility in Kansas City, Missouri, creating 75 new jobs. The news for the region made headlines in KC, nationally and internationally.

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.

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