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Americold Celebrates Grand Opening of First Cold Storage Facility at CPKC’s Kansas City Terminal

The Ingredients Behind KC’s Food Industry Boom

Kansas City is rapidly solidifying its role as one of the top destinations for food and beverage manufacturing in the United States.

Transportation’s Race Toward Tech, Talent and Climate Goals | KC SmartPort PULSE

As global supply chains grow more complex, transportation leaders are rethinking their strategies for long-term impact.

Panasonic’s vision for massive Kansas battery plant becomes reality with grand opening

Hundreds from around the world gathered Monday to celebrate the grand opening of the Panasonic electric vehicle battery plant in De Soto.

Why Kansas City Industrial is Winning Big | KC SmartPort PULSE

Kansas City is making global waves and winning big.

Why Investment Firms Are Betting Big on Kansas City Industrial

Kansas City has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations in the country for institutional industrial investment.

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Chris Gutierrez

Chris Gutierrez

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KC SmartPort
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Elli Houston

Vice President
KC SmartPort
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Josie Calkins

Director
KC SmartPort
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