Portions of 587 Property Up for Sale

A major portion of the area designated by the EDC for its “587 Project” has been placed on sale by the owner. Located southeast of I-435 and Highway 152, tracts totaling over 500 acres are now for sale by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most of the Northland properties listed for sale […]
Royals’ Decision Set for Late September

A new Royals stadium in North Kansas City overview looking south toward the downtown skyline.
Friday Facts: August 18

By David Slater, Executive Director Fun Weekend: There is so much happening in Clay County this weekend and your EDC wants you to consider taking a little time and exploring our County. Concerts, movies and BBQs are happening in most of our cities this week. You can even run or walk a 5K or visit a farmers’ market. We […]
Final Phase Under Way for Hunt Business Center

New buildings in Hunt Midwest Business Center’s final phase will resemble this logistics building honored with a 2019 EDC Keystone Award.
NKC Hospital Ranked Nationally

U.S. News & World Report has named North Kansas City Hospital one of its 2023-24 Best Hospitals. The publication ranked NKCH third among hospitals in the Kansas City area for a fifth consecutive year. “The continued recognition of our organization is a reflection of the dedicated work of our doctors, nurses and staff,” said Stephen Reintjes […]
Communities Throughout Clay County Celebrate Night Out

Several Clay County cities recognized their public safety personnel and departments with carnivals and more during National Night Out the week of Aug. 1. The events featured public safety personnel talking with local residents – including a lot of young children – showcasing fire trucks, ambulances, police cruisers and more. There were also petting zoos, inflatable mazes […]
Leader with National Impact Earns Clay County Honors

A banker turned real estate developer who became president and CEO of Hunt Midwest will be honored Oct. 27 at the EDC’s Look North Awards Luncheon. Ora Reynolds, who has left an imprint on Clay County, the Northland and communities throughout the U.S., will be honored at the annual event which will begin at 11:30 […]
Save the Date for Look North Awards

The Clay County Economic Development Council’s annual Look North luncheon will be Oct. 27 at Harrah’s North Kansas City. The event will include recognition of the 2023 Look North Award recipient, Ora Reynolds. Ora, President and CEO at Hunt Midwest,has been leading the efforts of in creating thriving neighborhoods and commercial property and development both above ground […]
Friday Facts: August 4

Visit Clay New Website: Clay County’s Tourism and Marketing Coordinator Megan Sahlfeld has updated the Visit Clay website. Find things to do, places to stay and what’s new. If your event is not listed contact Megan at msahlfeld@claycountymo.gov. You can also follow on Facebook. FOX 4 on the HCA Proposal: Friday Facts friend Loren Halifax did a nice piece on the proposed HCA stand-alone […]
New Midwest Small Business Finance Loan Officer Likes Challenge

Karina Guzman has a lot of goals, and one the biggest is helping area small businesses grow and expand. As the new loan officer for Midwest Small Business Finance (MSBF), Guzman is mastering the complex world of SBA and other loans administered by the Northland non-profit. A former commercial loan processor for a Blue Springs […]