Regionally and nationally, Clay County is at the heart of everything.

Clay County's location is outstanding.

Only minutes from downtown Kansas City and regional draws like major league sports and world-class arts, the area features amenities such as its corporate jet center. From the shadow of Downtown Kansas City to rural northern hills, Clay County is both diverse and dynamic.

Accessible for local, national and international transportation, the region boasts one of the nation's major connections of Interstate highways. The region's top two airports are in Clay County or just minutes away.

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Clay County, Missouri:
Where quality is developing by design.

For businesses looking at Clay County opportunities and those already here, the Clay County Economic Council is the best source of information for development, site selection and business assistance in the Kansas City Northland of Clay County, Missouri. We offer unequalled support for area businesses, site and building searches or expansion and quality of life in the Northland.

The EDC facilitates a number of important initiatives. From small business loans through Midwest Small Business Finance to international trade, education and workforce programs, the EDC and its members constantly seek to make Clay County a better place to live and do business. Collaborating with other area organizations, the EDC also promotes activities to enhance local quality of life and support other organizations in these efforts.

Clay County Missouri is among the fastest growing region's in Missouri with a diverse business and quality of life environment. Learn how you can join this success.

News & Updates

iWerx Gladstone To Bring Opportunity
The new co-working and development space will open opportunities for the region in several ways.

Networking Opportunities Abound
EDC members, entrepreneurs and small business owners can take advantage of these opportunities.

EDC Offices Move to New Location
The EDC is now headquartered with two its affiliates in the new iWerx North in Gladstone.

Angel Investor Network's Recent Success
Area entrepreneurs and job opportunities are increasing with recent success of the Northland Angel Investor Network.

Entrepreneurs Find Hard Work Is Key
Three business owners run very different companies but share an important trait: a willingness to tackle hard work.