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Automotive Industry Uncertainty | KC SmartPort PULSE

How shifting trade policies and rising material costs are reshaping the automotive landscape.

40 Under 40 Economic Developers: Class of 2025

The award winners are celebrated and recognized at the IEDC Leadership Summit for their excellence in economic development.

Why EVs Excel In Heavy Duty Trucking Applications

On the 23rd episode of The Current Review Podcast, Andrew spoke with Orange EV President and CTO Kurt Neutgens.

Boost Supply Chain Flexibility with FTZs | KC SmartPort PULSE

Learn how to defer, reduce and eliminate costs through Foreign Trade Zones.

Cold Storage Demand is Heating Up | KC SmartPort PULSE

Why KC has the edge in the expanding cold storage market.

Edged Establishes Kansas City, Missouri, Data Center Operations

Edged, a vertically integrated platform of on-demand data centers, has established operations in Kansas City, Missouri.

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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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Chris Gutierrez

Chris Gutierrez

President
KC SmartPort
gutierrez@OneKC.org
816.591.7311

Elli Houston

Elli Houston

Vice President
KC SmartPort
houston@OneKC.org
913.579.3370

Josie Calkins

Josie Calkins

Director
KC SmartPort
calkins@OneKC.org
913.708.0917