Missouri Legislature Passes Economic Development Package

EDC StaffEconomic Policy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers have passed a pro-growth economic development package championed by Governor Mike Parson. SB 68, which passed on Tuesday, establishes a deal-closing fund and creates a scholarship for adult students in Missouri. Governor Mike Parson praised the passage of SB 68, saying it puts Missouri on track to be one of the most pro-growth, pro-jobs … Read More

Innovative Divergabout Design Awarded ACEC Missouri Engineering Excellence Competition Award

EDC StaffNew Development, What's Happening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Saturday, February 9, 2019, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri announced that US-50 @ MO-291S Interchange was chosen for its Engineering Excellence Competition Honor Award. This award is part of an annual competition that recognizes engineering feats in a range of fields. The innovative design used in GBA’s winning entry was a joint effort … Read More

Longview Community Center to Open on December 17

EDC StaffWhat's Happening

Lee’s Summit, Mo. — The Longview Community Center will open to patrons on December 17, 2018. Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation purchased the community center from MCC-Longview this summer and has since invested approximately $1.6 million to renovate the facility. “LSPR is excited to add the Longview facility to our award-winning and accredited agency,” Joe Snook, LSPR Administrator, said. “Longview … Read More

B&B Breaks Ground

EDC StaffAnnouncements, New Development

B&B Theatres officially began construction Wednesday on a new 7-screen luxury cinema within the New Longview commercial area of Lee’s Summit. The mixed-use project is being developed by Box Development and brings ‘New Urbanism’ development to Lee’s Summit.  “This state-of-the-art theatre will be a great addition to New Longview’s premiere, mixed-use ‘New Urbanism’ entertainment district,” said B&B Theatres President Bob Bagby. “We are looking forward to sharing … Read More