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Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced in early August it would open a large omni-channel distribution center in Kansas City, Kansas, creating 2,000 jobs and investing $350 million. The news for the region made headlines in KC and nationally. Take a look at the media hits below.

Last week, KCADC hosted its third “Real-Time Update,” with an interactive discussion and actionable takeaways around the business case for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Kansas, on the announcement that Urban Outfitters, Inc., a multinational lifestyle retail corporation, will open a new omni-channel distribution center at the Kansas Speedway.

Congratulations to our partners in Belton on the announcement that Chewy, Inc., an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, will open a new eCommerce fulfillment center at Southview Commerce Center.

Congratulations to our partners in Lenexa, Kan., on the announcement that Tuthill Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial pumps, opened a new 53,352-sq.-ft., manufacturing facility, creating 68 jobs.

Last week, KCADC hosted its second “Real-Time Update,” with a focus on travel in a post-pandemic world. More than 100 participants joined in to hear from travel experts who shared current thinking on short and long-term expectations for corporate, convention and leisure travel, and what to expect as social distancing restrictions begin to loosen.

With most of the KC region now in week six of #StayHomeKC, workforce availability is shifting. While some companies are furloughing or downsizing employees, several others are expanding their workforce. Additionally, the KC region continues to be evaluated competitively for new operations.

With COVID-19 flooding inboxes and newsfeeds, the Kansas City Area Development Council is highlighting #GoodNewsKC, and sharing stories of the ways our OneKC region is stepping up to support our community through this unprecedented time.

Congratulations to our partners in Overland Park on the announcement that A Place for Mom, the largest senior care referral service in North America, with offices in Seattle, New York City and Naples, Florida, will open a new office in Overland Park.

Congratulations to our partners in Topeka on the announcement that Walmart is opening a new 1.8M-sq.-ft. Distribution center, joining its three existing distribution operations in the KC region.