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The Lee’s Summit Chamber board of directors has announced Tim Arbeiter as the new president to lead the organization. Arbeiter will succeed Nancy Bruns upon her retirement from the organization effective June 30, 2016. Arbeiter has been serving as vice president of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce since 2006. The Cape Chamber represents 1,400 members and also contracts … Read More

Lee’s Summit Investment Tops $1 Billion  Two-year total includes public and private spending Lee’s Summit, MO—April 26, 2016—Lee’s Summit hit a high mark for economic growth in 2014-2015, with more than $1 billion invested in the form of new and expanded buildings, public infrastructure and residential construction and permits. “I’ve been in economic development for 25 years, and I’ve never … Read More

Lee’s Summit Launches Regional Tourism Campaign NEWS RELEASE, For Immediate Release, Mon., April 18, 2016 Outreach effort targets baby boomers and grandchildren throughout six-state region Lee’s Summit, MO – April 18, 2016 – Lee’s Summit, MO has launched a regional tourism initiative and outreach campaign aimed at attracting multi-generational travelers to the historic community in suburban Kansas City in 2016 and beyond. … Read More

Lee’s Summit EDC Launches Developer’s Showcase Series. Forum will help stakeholders share information about bustling development activity. Lee’s Summit, MO—April 6, 2016—Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council investors received insight and updated information on two of the city’s premier economic development projects at the LSEDC’s first-ever Developers Showcase luncheon on April 6, 2016 at Longview Mansion, 1200 SW Longview Park Dr. Steve Rich, … Read More

We braved the chill today and watched as the final beam was lifted at the new Cerner building just 14 miles outside of Lee’s Summit. “Today’s topping ceremony physically confirms Cerner’s place as one of Kansas City’s greatest business stories,” Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James said. “This building and this entire campus will be both a symbol of the … Read More

The shovels were heavy today for the big groundbreaking ceremony at the new Summit Technology Academy/Missouri Innovation Campus. Dr. David McGehee with Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, Dr. Chuck Ambrose, University of Central Missouri and Governor Jay Nixon all took to the podium with excitement. Governor Nixon has been a strong supporter for this vision since it’s inception almost five … Read More

Lee’s Summit EDC Releases Results of Downtown Housing Study  As population grows, demand for new housing stock is expected to rise Lee’s Summit, MO.— March 7, 2016 –- Steady population growth in Lee’s Summit through 2020 is expected to drive demand for new market-rate and affordable housing options Downtown, according to a just-released comprehensive housing study commissioned by the Lee’s … Read More

Lee’s Summit’s JCI Industries Doubles Capacity With Expansion Investment includes 25,000-square feet of new production space Lee’s Summit, MO – Feb. 29, 2016 – JCI Industries, Inc., a leading supplier of industrial pumps, motors and other equipment, has more than doubled the size of its Lee’s Summit production facility, with plans to add upgraded machinery including new forklifts, cranes and … Read More

And all the hard work that got us here…. From the very beginning the City of Lee’s Summit has been working hard to get a perfect fit for the old Hartley building. They knew having a restaurant and pub in that space would work they just needed the right person with the total package. In walked Mike VanBuskirk with Newmark … Read More

Company agrees to triple its workforce through LCRA incentive program Lee’s Summit, MO – Feb. 8, 2016 – High Tech Solutions LLC, a manufacturer of aerospace machined components and assemblies, will invest more than $6.4 million in a new 22,000 square-foot building and equipment at 1440 SE Broadway Dr., with support of a tax abatement incentive approved by the City … Read More