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Port KC launches Workforce Advancement Program, forging new career paths in logistics, warehousing and manufacturing

April 25, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo (April 25, 2022) – Addressing historic disruptions in the nation’s supply chain and labor pipeline, Port KC today announced the launch of their Logistics Hiring & Workforce Advancement Program, aimed at creating new career opportunities in the logistics, warehousing and manufacturing sectors. Port KC’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the innovative new … Continued

Davids, Cleaver Announce New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Port Funding at Port of Kansas City

February 24, 2022

Today, Representatives Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) toured the Port of Kansas City’s Woodswether Terminal and announced historic new funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law for critical ports such as this one. The lawmakers voted to bring long-overdue investments to Kansas and Missouri’s infrastructure through the new law, including nearly $450 million … Continued

Executive and Staff Reports from the December 6, 2021, Board of Commissioners Meeting

December 9, 2021

Because of time limitations, our President’s Report was not presented at the December 6, 2021, Board of Commissioners meeting. Please see the full report here, which includes all staff reports, for a wrap-up of Port KC’s 2021. Here are the items covered: President’s Report People & Operations Multimodal Transportation Asset Management Berkley Riverfront Operations Berkley … Continued

KANSAS CITY NWSL AND PORT KC FINALIZE PLANS FOR FIRST NWSL PURPOSE-BUILT STADIUM AT KANSAS CITY RIVERFRONT

October 26, 2021

KANSAS CITY (Oct. 26, 2021) – Kansas City NWSL owners Angie Long, Chris Long and Brittany Matthews announced plans today to construct the first soccer stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. The announcement comes just over 10 months since the group was awarded a franchise and is the latest in a … Continued

Global Plastic Packaging Manufacturer Selects Kansas City for New Facility

October 26, 2021

ALPLA Inc’s 246,000-sq.-ft. Injection molding facility will create 75 jobs Kansas City, MO – October 25, 2021 – ALPLA Inc. North America will break ground on a new manufacturing plant in Kansas City, Missouri. Led by Cushman & Wakefield, the 246,000-square-foot, rail-served injection molding facility is slated to begin construction in late 2021 with … Continued

Celebrating Joe Perry’s 10th Year at Port KC

June 29, 2021

We give our immense congratulations to Joe Perry, our VP of Development, for 10 years at Port KC. Over his tenure, Joe has taken on exciting challenges with the Port KC team, from growing the riverfront to advancing our industrial communities. All who know Joe recognize that his hard work, expertise, and big dreams continue … Continued

Looking Ahead: FY22 Budget and Impact

April 26, 2021

On April 26, 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved Port KC’s Fiscal Year 22 (FY22) budget. The budget reinforces Port KC’s mission of serving Kansas City by creating a more globally connected and competitive community. With revenues from FY21 and continued resiliency, Port KC will increase its impact in FY22 through community investments in capital … Continued

Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base commemoration plans begin for 70th anniversary

November 11, 2020

Port KC leads project to remember 49 Crossing’s military past Kansas City, Mo. (November 11, 2020) – This Veterans Day, Port KC is initiating planning for the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base (RGAFB). Now the 49 Crossing industrial hub, Port KC beginning the process of commemorating the land’s … Continued

Congrats to Jon for 2 years as Port KC’s President and CEO

October 16, 2020

Happy Boss’s Day and congrats to our President & CEO Jon Stephens for 2 years at Port KC! Under Jon’s leadership, Port KC has continued to advance our mission for Kansas City. Here is some of the news we have shared over the past two years: December 2018: Port KC moves its offices to Berkley … Continued

THE KC STREETCAR IS ROLLING TO THE RIVER

September 10, 2020

Two KC Streetcar Extensions Are On A Roll After Receiving Federal Funding Announcements Kansas City, Mo (September 10, 2020) – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced this morning that the KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension project will receive $14.2 million in federal funding as part of the FTA’s BUILD Grant Program. This comes shortly after the … Continued

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