Congratulations to our partners in Kansas City, Kansas, on the announcement that Urban Outfitters, Inc., a multinational lifestyle retail corporation, will open a new omni-channel distribution center at the Kansas Speedway.

Online retailer of pet food and pet-related products will create more than 1,200 jobs in Belton, Mo.

Congratulations to our partners in Belton on the announcement that Chewy, Inc., an American online retailer of pet food and other pet-related products, will open a new eCommerce fulfillment center at Southview Commerce Center.

Congratulations to our partners in Lenexa, Kan., on the announcement that Tuthill Corporation, a global manufacturer of industrial pumps, opened a new 53,352-sq.-ft., manufacturing facility, creating 68 jobs.

Ashlie Hand has served as leader of KCADC’s communications, messaging and content development for nearly 21 years. Today, Ashlie announced that she has accepted the position of Director of Communications for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, effective July 1.

Last week, KCADC hosted its second “Real-Time Update,” with a focus on travel in a post-pandemic world. More than 100 participants joined in to hear from travel experts who shared current thinking on short and long-term expectations for corporate, convention and leisure travel, and what to expect as social distancing restrictions begin to loosen.

In a galaxy not so far, far away... HR pros and recruiters are completely rethinking how new employees get started.

‘KC Career Network’ details job openings from 40-plus employers in technology, professional services and health care industries across Kansas City

Concerns span workforce, financial and supply chain impact according to civic-led survey.

Third annual event unveils 2020 MVP Award and new leadership with Garmin’s Sara Slocum to serve as Advisory Board co-chair with Children’s Mercy’s Molly Weaver.