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Kansas City is Shifting Gears | KC SmartPort PULSE

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From Policy Shocks to Supply Chain Shifts: What’s Next for Auto in KC?

KC SmartPort’s 2025 Annual Industry Briefing gathered 650 industry leaders to discuss trends shaping the auto sector and how these shifts are impacting the KC region. Industry experts from Ford, Magna and Plante Moran tackled key topics impacting the automotive sector, such as trade policy uncertainty, supply chain disruptions and evolving product strategies.

Data Deep-Dive: Explore Plante Moran’s in-depth automotive outlook for expert insights into the current state of the industry and what’s driving change in the years ahead.

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Major Energy Infrastructure Expansions Power Up KC

Evergy is boosting the region’s energy capacity with a newly announced natural gas power plant in Missouri, adding to two 705-megawatt combined-cycle plants previously announced in Kansas. These significant investments position KC to meet rising demand and power the region’s next phase of growth. 

KC Lands Record-Breaking FinTech Win

KC’s cross-industry momentum just hit a new milestone. Fiserv, a Fortune 500 global fintech leader, announced plans to open its newest strategic hub in the region, creating 2,000 jobs — the largest office attraction project in Kansas City’s history.

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