The Northland Coffee Connect is a free weekly networking and business programming event. It offers an opportunity to join other Northland professionals and business owners as they explore leadership, the entrepreneurial journey and professional development.
Co-sponsored by the EDC, the weekly Wednesday meetings are hosted at iWerx (1520 Clay Street, North Kansas City) from 7:45 to 9am. Each meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact the EDC at (816) 468-4989 or info@clayedc.com.
CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Friday Facts: December 2
Legislative Update for NEBA: Clay County State Senator Lauren Arthur and Representatives Josh Hurlbert and Maggie Nurrenbern and possibly others will be the presenters for the
Ford Claycomo Plant Adds to Transit Van Lineup
Ford Motor Co. recently announced a new version of the Transit Van to be manufactured at the assembly plant in Claycomo. Christened the Transit Trail,
Friday Facts: November 25
Best Black Friday Deal Right Here: There are still dogs and cats available for adoption at the Maple Woods Veterinary Technology School. What a great Christmas present
Interest Rate Options Exist for Small Businesses
Ethen Pineda suggests several options for small businesses and entrepreneurs in today’s economic market.
GEWKC Sees Big Success in Northland Event
Months of planning by dozens of volunteers, small business owners and others culminated in a highly successful Global Entrepreneurship Week Kansas City (GEWKC) Nov. 14-20.
Keystone Awards Luncheon and Look North Award Set for Dec. 15
The new Mid-Continent Public Library Withers Branch in Liberty was among the winners of the 2021 Keystone Awards. The 2022 event will be Dec. 15 at Harrah’s North Kansas City.
Nominations Open This Week for 2022 Keystone Awards
Gladstone’s Marriott Hotel was among the winners in the 2021 Keystone Awards. Nominations for the 2022 event are under way.
Friday Facts: November 11
Happy Veterans’ Day: Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened ~ Billy Graham. Courage is resistance to
NKC Hospital Receives $3 Million Gift
North Kansas City Hospital has received a $3 million legacy gift from the estate of Nancy Ruth Botham of Liberty. Calling it a transformational gift,
NEBA Addresses Challenges, Cooperation in Area Education
Dr. Larry Rideaux, Jr., president of MCC-Maple Woods, presented a strategic view of are higher education during the Nov. 1 meeting of the Northland Education and Business Alliance.
Friday Facts: November 4
Vote Tuesday: Polls are open from 6AM-7PM November 8th. Please also remember that it is OK to leave a box blank if you have not read up
Local Schools Expand Career Opportunities
Students from Antioch Middle School recently toured Modern Litho KC as part of a North Kansas City Schools’ manufacturing day.
Keystone Awards Luncheon and Look North Award Set for Dec. 15
The event will feature recognition of the 2022 Look North Award, Dave Horn.
Friday Facts: October 28
NEBAthis Tuesday: Do you have an hour and a half each month to help develop our workforce? Your EDC hosts the Northland Education and Business Alliance the
More Datacenter Development On The Way
With a huge META datacenter already on the way, Clay County may soon add more development in this rapidly growing field in the Northland. META,
Missouri Gov. Parson Helps Career Center Celebration
Gov. Mike Parson joined students and staff at the Northland Career Center to celebrate the start of a fundraising campaign to match $30 million from Missouri to construct a new facility.
EDC Partnerships Help Bring Success
The Clay County EDC’s impact is felt throughout Greater Kansas City, and a significant reason is the organization’s partners who help make the area an
Friday Facts: October 21
Look North Canceled: Due to unforeseen circumstances the Look North banquet has been canceled. We will honor our 2022 winner Dave Horn at our Keystones Award luncheon