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Kansas City’s geography is central to its success, but its location on the transportation map is no longer the only reason development is on the move.

Catch up on the latest news in KC area logistics, animal health and talent attraction. Read recent headlines surrounding KCADC’s strategic growth initiatives.

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.

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.