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When an Industry Shows Up, a Generation of Potential Grows

How do you measure the impact of talking to middle school and high school educators about career exploration in animal health?

2026 World Cup + $2B Power Expansion: Why KC is Rising | KC SmartPort PULSE

Seven World Cup teams confirmed for KC, plus a major boost to regional power capacity.

Innovation Shop Talk: Designing Spaces for Human Connection

As organizations navigate new expectations around culture and employee experience, one message is clear: spaces that foster belonging create lasting value.

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.

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