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Doug and Kathy Bennett have been part of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council for years. When their son, Craig discovered a machine oversees that could revolutionize their business, the Bennett’s wasted no time trying to find a way to make that happen. With the help from the Mayor, City Council and LSEDC Bennett Packaging is now laying the foundation … Read More

Welcome to our newest member, John Lovell with Cobbs Allen. Cobbs Allen is a national insurance and risk management firm offering traditional commercial insurance, surety services, employee benefits services, personal insurance and alternative risk financing. Connect with John on LinkedIn at Linkedin/CobbsAllen/JohnLovell . We are happy to have him at the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council!

President and Executive Committee would like to announce the promotion of Tina Chace to Marketing and Operations Manager for EDC. Tina has been working part-time since March as the Office Manager for the organization. “With her strong marketing background and project management experience, it was a natural fit for the organization”, says President & CEO, Rick McDowell. “She has done … Read More

CONGRATULATIONS! “Lee’s Summit High School, Lee’s Summit North High School and Lee’s Summit West High School were recognized as among the top 25 high schools in Missouri through U.S. News and World Report’s annual “Best High Schools” ranking this spring. The local schools were among just seven Kansas City metropolitan-area high schools to be featured in the national magazine’s top … Read More

Civic leaders, elected officials and local businesses welcomed State Senator, Will Kraus in Lee’s Summit today for an intimate roundtable discussion. Senator Kraus updated the group on topics such as unemployment insurance reform, right to work legislation and efforts by individual local jurisdictions to raise the minimum wage. Additionally, he fielded questions regarding Medicaid expansion in Missouri and transportation infrastructure … Read More

Cerner is part of team that wins huge contract to revamp military’s health records By James Rosen and Lindsay Wise WASHINGTON — Cerner Corp. is part of a team of health information companies that has snagged a coveted multibillion-dollar contract to overhaul the U.S. military’s electronic health records, the Pentagon announced Wednesday. The victory is a win for Cerner, Kansas … Read More

LSEDC President, Rick McDowell was asked to participate in a recent panel discussion in front of Kansas City area community leaders and executives to discuss the benefits of living in Lee’s Summit. Among many reasons, Rick wittingly highlighted our active social scene. “Lee’s Summit has an amazing craft beer scene. In a seven-block area there are more than 500 craft … Read More

This year’s Annual Meeting was all about Transition. We heard departing words from our Chairman, Brad Cox as he welcomed our in-coming Chair, Bill Brown and recognized Rick Viar on his time spent on the Board. Be sure to take some time to “click” around on our site to learn more about our new Executive Committee and the updated list … Read More

“We are delighted to be joining Briggs & Stratton’s 107 year legacy of success,” commented Will Coates, President and CEO of Billy Goat Industries. Mr. Coates continued, “It was clear to my brother, Drew, and me that partnering with Briggs & Stratton gives us the best opportunity to continue with the Billy Goat brand that we care for so deeply … Read More

* The following letter was sent to Mike Cierpiot, State Representative, District 30, Gary Cross, State Representative, District 35, Rebecca Roeber, State Representative, District 34, Joe Runions, State Representative, District 37, Sheila Solon, State Representative, District 31 and State Senator, Will Kraus, District 8.       May 4, 2015 The Honorable Mike Cierpiot State Representative District 30 State Capitol … Read More