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LS metal artists debut ‘Infinite Harvest’ at Summit Orchards
By: John Beaudoin, KC Communication & Media Matters LEE’S SUMMIT – Once a site thriving with apple, peach and pear orchards, a valley in Lee’s Summit is now home to a massive commercial development with a public art piece honoring that past. Lee’s Summit metal artist Dave Eames has created ‘Infinite Harvest,’ a colorful, 11-foot-tall representation of a large bushel … Read More
Resolution in Support of June 2020 No Tax Rate Increase Bond Issue for Lee’s Summit R-7 School District
WHEREAS, 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.; and WHEREAS, quality public schools are a vital component in creating a highly-skilled workforce; and WHEREAS, quality public schools contribute to high quality of … Read More
Going Beyond Tax Incentives: Methods to Attracting Business
This Economic Development Week, the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council is joining economic development organizations (EDOs) from across the country to celebrate the contribution that economic developers have on their community. One of the top missions of an EDO is to attract new business and support the expansion of existing businesses in the community. While one effective and well-known tool … Read More
Bennett Packaging Donates PPE to Lee’s Summit First Responders
On April 20th, Bennett Packaging in Lee’s Summit delivered 500 face shields to the Lee’s Summit Fire Department headquarters. The shields will be distributed among all seven Lee’s Summit fire stations, as well as the police department for first responders to use as a barrier of protection amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is absolutely great, especially since Personal Protective Equipment … Read More
Developers Emphasize Community at Developer’s Showcase
Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council investors learned new information Wednesday about two high-profile development projects in Lee’s Summit. Matt Pennington, the President of Drake Development, gave an update on the Streets of West Pryor and Ryan Adams, a Development Associate with Cityscape Residential spoke about new multi-family living coming to downtown Lee’s Summit. Though the projects vary in size and … Read More
Entrepreneurship Week-KC kicks off with LS, local events
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – Velocity Lee’s Summit, a local, entrepreneurial organization, is joining KC Source Link to host a series of events the week of Nov. 12, which is celebrated as Global Entrepreneurship Week. More than 170 events will take place from Kansas City to Lee’s Summit next week, featuring speakers and panels that will appeal to business owners, entrepreneurs … Read More
Market Center of Ideas Kicks off Velocity Event
The Lee’s Summit Market Center of Ideas was created to bring entrepreneurs in and around Lee’s Summit together to collaborate with one another, provide mentor-ship, educational programming and additional opportunities to support growth and success. The first program, called Velocity, featured a panel of entrepreneurs and local start-ups who shared their story and advice followed by networking. Check out the article from … Read More
Statement regarding Diodes FabTech Inc.
The City of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council are not able to comment on Diodes FabTech’s plans for its local operation because the company has not officially notified either the City or LSEDC of an immediate decision to close. The City of Lee’s Summit sympathizes with employees potentially affected by the social media rumored closing of … Read More