The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) is a public-private sector partnership devoted to improving the economic well-being of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. With an economic base of more than $2 billion and growing, Lee’s Summit is the employment epicenter of Eastern Jackson County in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Recognizing that the creation of high-skill, high-wage jobs will diversify and grow the local economy and tax base, LSEDC works to attract new business and investment to the City of Lee’s Summit while supporting the expansion of existing businesses. Our diversified economy is comprised of highly-desirable industry clusters such as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare and information technology.
Companies that choose a Lee’s Summit location will appreciate the city’s business-friendly Development Center. With a single point of contact from proposal to permit, projects move swiftly through the approval process. Along the way, LSEDC is there to assist with site selection, incentive applications, and workforce development services.
LSEDC leverages local, regional, state and national partnerships and collaborations to support economic development efforts to fulfill its mission: To promote and enhance the City of Lee’s Summit as a model community for economic innovation and growth fueled by a pro-business environment, diverse economic base and a commitment to strong relationships and work ethic.
Our Mission: The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) is committed to fostering sustainable economic growth and prosperity in Lee’s Summit by attracting new and diverse businesses, marketing and promoting our community, and supporting the retention and expansion of existing enterprises to provide high-wage job opportunities.
Our Vision: To position Lee's Summit as a model for economic innovation and growth, driven by a diverse economic base, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to developing a high-skill future ready workforce. Our vision is to make Lee's Summit the premier destination for businesses and residents alike, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for all.
Our Core Values:
Collaborative
o Prioritize key relationships (public, private, key stakeholders, community)
o Build consensus
o Connect stakeholders
o Engage in community needs
Ethical
o Accountable to stakeholders
o Exhibit integrity
o Dedicated to professionalism
o Focused on quality in engagements
Future Focused
o Centered on sustainability and resiliency
o Innovative
o Proactive
Intentional
o Guided by results
o Communication with key stakeholders
o Engaged advocacy
o Utilize data driven analysis