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Your work fuels the story of Kansas City’s design and construction impact—share it with us.

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.

PULSE Newsletter | November 2025

KC’s Global Impact: Trade, Cold Storage & Animal Health

CJ Logistics America opens cold storage facility in KC region

A food manufacturer is expanding its presence in Johnson County by occupying space in a new cold storage facility.

KC’s Global Impact: Trade, Cold Storage & Animal Health | KC SmartPort PULSE

Kansas City is leading global growth across industries.

2026 Transportation Outlook

The Transportation Outlook analyzes the current state of the transportation industry and forecasts trends to come in the next year.

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Learn more about KC SmartPort and industrial in KC.

2026 Transportation Outlook

The Transportation Outlook analyzes the current state of the transportation industry and forecasts trends to come in the next year.

Shape the World from Kansas City

Whether you’re designing buildings, infrastructure or experiences, KC Global Design connects you to a collaborative network of top A/E/C firms, global projects and a community that invests in your success. Let’s build what’s next — together.

Ashley McDonald

Ashley McDonald

Managing Director
KC Global Design