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Lee’s Summit, MO—Feb. 3, 2017—Leading investors with the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council learned about opportunities to tap into the region’s growing e-commerce and export businesses at the LSEDC’s monthly Advisory Board Luncheon on Feb. 1, 2017 at The Stanley Event Space, 308 SE Douglas St. Chris Gutierrez, president of Kansas City SmartPort, told LSEDC investors that Greater Kansas City … Read More

Hangar investment and airport runway extension expected to boost recruitment and expansion Lee’s Summit, MO—Dec. 20, 2016—The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council will aggressively leverage recent investments and improvements at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to help grow the city’s overall business base and burgeoning aviation industry, Lee’s Summit EDC President and CEO Rick McDowell has announced. “The increase in aircraft … Read More

Director of Community and Investor Relations – If you’re interested in submitting a resume for this position, please email to info@leessummit.org ______________________________________________________________________________ JOB SUMMARY The Director of Community and Investor Relations, under the direction of the President & CEO, is responsible for existing business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts and for the strategic planning and programming of workforce development initiatives … Read More

World Series-winning manager joins ‘heavy hitting’ Speaker Series lineup in November Lee’s Summit, MO—October 11, 2016– The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council is pleased to announce that Dayton Moore, general manager of the World Champion Kansas City Royals, will headline its Speaker Series luncheon on Nov. 2 at the Emaline Ballroom, 616 SW 3rd St., Lee’s Summit, Mo. Signed copies of … Read More

    LSEDC joined with long-time Investor, MC Power Companies for October’s Advisory Board Luncheon in our first ever ‘Investor Spotlight’. Advisory level investors enjoyed a catered lunch, presentation and discussion from owner Tony Ross and Senior V.P’s Brian Barton and Loren Williamson, followed by an office tour. MC Power Companies began 6 years ago with 5 employees and have … Read More

Chairman Christine Bushyhead kicked off the luncheon on Wednesday by welcoming advisory board members, elected officials and special guests at the historic Longview Mansion. There was no time wasted as everyone waited in anticipation for Rick McDowell, President & CEO to introduce his project announcement. B&B Theatres quickly took the lead announcing they will be making a significant re-investment in … Read More

Congratulations to Equity Bank, HSMC Orizon and Lee’s Summit Medical Center! Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council was able to give away three days of radio spots on the Royals’ Radio Network in August thanks to Jim McKenna, the City’s Brand Manager. The package includes: • Flagship Station 610 Sports Radio coverage in 6 states: Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas & … Read More

Economic development organization struts its stuff at 30th annual meeting Jackson County Executive Frank White helped the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council celebrate its 30th anniversary at its annual meeting and luncheon on July 13 at the Gamber Community Center Ballroom. The former Royals second baseman and longtime Lee’s Summit resident told the crowd of about 100 LSEDC investors and … Read More

Fourth Friday turned out to be a great night for music, art and fun. Kansas City Interns organized through KCADC’s TeamKC were invited by the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) to come out and enjoy this event and the thriving atmosphere of our downtown. In addition to the walkable entertainment, several downtown merchants provided discounts for the group like … Read More