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.
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CLAY COUNTY NEWS
Friday Facts: August 5
The results from the first election under our new Clay County Constitution are in and Scott Wagner will be our first Western Commissioner Seat Two
Friday Facts: July 29
The visitation, funeral and procession for North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez was something those who witnessed will never forget. Hundreds of emergency vehicles from
Doniphan Institute Accepting Registration
Now in its 16th year, the Doniphan Leadership Institute’s fall 2022 and spring 2023 cohorts are accepting registrations now. Registration is available at this link. The elite
Friday Facts: July 22
Tuesday morning North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez was killed in the line of duty by a thug with a gun and expired plates. His
Clay County Route Explored for Streetcar
Some 70 North Kansas City residents recently voiced opinions on a possible Clay County extension of the Kansas City Streetcar. Held at the North Kansas
Clay County Reports Huge Development Trend, Quality Improvements
Presiding Clay County Commissioner Jerry Nolte was among the city and county officials addressing over 200 people at the State of the Cities Luncheon July 14. The event was sponsored by the Clay County Economic Development Council at Harrah’s North Kansas City.
Friday Facts: July 15
Leaders Magazine, a national publication, did a spot on the Kansas City Metropolitan area and of the five leaders selected, two are people making a
Long Vacant Kmart Studied for Uses
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is studying the Kmart property at Vivion and North Antioch. RideKC Development Corp. has begun dialogue with stakeholders
Clay County Receives Budget Award
For the first time, Clay County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Presented for the county government’s
Friday Facts: July 8
How many people complaining about inflation and the high price of gas kept us up late with their fireworks last week? Just saying. The sign-up deadline
Funding Awarded to Charles B. Wheeler Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $763,000 to the Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Clay County. The funds, from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding, will
Friday Facts: July 1
Instead of having our own bed build this year, your EDC has decided to join Elaina on July 16th from 8AM-4PM at Kauffman Stadium’s lot
CAPS Junior Showcase Earns Attention for Students
What seemed like a good idea turned into a great one this summer when the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (NCAPS) held its first
Northland CAPS Plans Junior Academy Showcase
In a partnership with the Liberty and Park Hill school districts, the Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) will hold a Junior Academy Showcase
Friday Facts: June 24
Congratulations to Oak Park alum Ochai Agbaji who was drafted 14th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and become the first Clay County resident to be picked
Leadership Changes at Liberty Hospital
Raghu Adiga, MD, has been named by the Liberty Hospital Board of Trustees to serve as interim president and chief executive officer following the recent
Friday Facts: June 17
Yesterday afternoon it was announced that Kansas City will be the host for up to seven World Cup Soccer matches in 2026. While the games will
Metro North Crossing Continues Growth
The new Metro North Crossing continues a steady addition of mixed-use development on the former Metro North location. Foodies will appreciate the latest additions of