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
More Work Under Way in NKC’s One North
Another project in North Kansas City’s One North development is under way, continuing the strategic progress along the I-35/I-29 corridor just north of the river.
Friday Facts: September 23
Your EDC is switching things up for our October 22nd Look North Award banquet. Instead of having a guest speaker we will be entertained by Casi
Liberty Hospital names President and CEO
Dr. Raghu Adiga has been named president and CEO of Liberty Hospital.
U.S. News Lists William Jewell in Midwest Top 10
William Jewell College was recently ranked sixth among Midwest colleges in a U.S. News survey of the nation’s institutions of higher education. Jewell has even more plans in store, like The Link multipurpose building set for groundbreaking Oct. 1.
Friday Facts: September 16
In 2012 voters in Clay and Jackson Counties backed a 1/8th cent sales tax to support the Kansas City Zoo. The additional money, about $17 million,
Hospital Named Among Top State Employers
Forbes has listed North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health as the 54th top employer in Missouri. This honor comes on the heels of Forbes
Program Helps Community, Businesses and Students
The Northland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) has helped area high school students gain professional, innovative educational experiences for over 10 years. While the
Friday Facts: September 9
With summer winding down it is time for the fall festivals. While there are many chances to go elsewhere, excellent opportunities for fun and food are
NEBA Views New Northland Programs, Career Fairs
Members of the Northland Education and Business Alliance discussed upcoming career fairs and other events during their meeting Sept. 6 at iWerx in Gladstone.
Northland Population Shows Significant Increase
Houses like these in Liberty are among hundreds being build in Clay County and across the Northland that have moved the area to the forefront of regional growth.
Friday Facts: September 2
After being indicted Tuesday by a grand jury on one count of first-degree murder and one count of armed criminal action, the thug who shot
Clay County Site to Host Global Entrepreneurship Event
iWerx in North Kansas City will be the base camp for Global Entrepreneurship Week Kansas City 2022, Nov. 14-20. Greater Kansas City’s largest celebration of
Friday Facts: August 26
Director Gets Buck’s Seat, Surtax Discussion and When Sports Are Innocent On November 8th Clay County voters will be asked to vote on reducing the
Excelsior Springs Awarded $21.5 Million in Grant Funds
The City of Excelsior Springs received a major funding boost toward infrastructure improvements on its west side. Excelsior recently learned it will receive a $21.5-milllion
EDC’s 587 Project Targets World Class Development for Clay County
The EDC’s 587 Project is nearing a major milestone, but you could be forgiven if you’re not sure what it is. One of the EDC’s
Friday Facts: August 19
Congratulations to Excelsior Springs leaders for being awarded a $21.5 million RAISE Grant with help from Congressman Sam Graves. The infrastructure injection will improve the entire
Save the Date: Look North Banquet
Be sure to mark Saturday, Oct. 22 for the annual EDC Look North event. Each year, the EDC holds an annual banquet to honor members
Good News for Ford, Clay County: FedEx Testing E-Transit Vans
Ford’s E-Transit vans manufactured in Clay County are gaining additional interest from individuals and businesses looking for options. In a news release last month, FedEx