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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.