Civic and Business Community Fanning Out to Chiefs Kingdoms Nationwide

North America’s largest senior care referral service creating more than 600 jobs in Overland Park, Kansas

Congratulations to our partners in Overland Park on the announcement that A Place for Mom, the largest senior care referral service in North America, with offices in Seattle, New York City and Naples, Florida, will open a new office in Overland Park.

Lisa Ginter joins David Hall as co-chairs for coming year

Congratulations to our partners in Topeka on the announcement that Walmart is opening a new 1.8M-sq.-ft. Distribution center, joining its three existing distribution operations in the KC region.

Congratulations to our partners in Lenexa on the announcement that Tool Source Warehouse (TSW), a national wholesale distributor, will open a new 153,000-sq.-ft. operation at the Lenexa Logistics Center in building No. 7. The company plans to hire up to 25 over the next few years.

The USDA announced in mid-June that it would move its Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to the KC region with 568 jobs. The agencies have begun operations with a small team in temporary space in the metro, while more than 130 current ERS and NIFA employees have committed to relocate to KC from Washington, D.C.

The KC Animal Health Corridor celebrated Global Animal Health Week with a Market Insight Seminar, Homecoming Dinner and Investment Forum. Take a look at the social media recap.

Catch up on the latest news in KC area logistics, animal health and talent attraction. Read recent headlines surrounding KCADC’s strategic growth initiatives.

Beverage manufacturer creating nearly 50 jobs at new Kansas City facility