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History of the KC Heart

The KC heart is an ingrained part of Kansas City culture. Here's how the heart became the symbol for KC from pins to sculptures.

How to Engage Community in a NIMBY World

In the face of NIMBYism (Not in My Backyard), economic developers must master authentic community engagement, partnerships and public relations like never before.

Lambda Doubles Down on Midwest Expansion, To Build AI Factory in Kansas City, MO

Lambda, the Superintelligence Cloud, today announced it is planning to transform an unoccupied 2009-built facility in Kansas City, Missouri, into a state-of-the-art AI Factory.

2025 KCADC Annual Meeting Highlights OneKC, Celebrating Region’s Collaboration and Welcoming the World

The sold-out event united more than 2,000 civic and business leaders who support Kansas City’s regional growth and rising global influence

Kansas City’s FTZ Strengths Spotlighted on a Global Stage

The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones 2025 Annual Conference was held in Kansas City on September 14-17 at the Westin Crown Center. This year’s event was sold out, achieving record attendance.

KC companies navigate complexities of foreign trade zones

Foreign trade zones present benefits for Kansas City-area businesses, but there are some challenges, too.

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