Kansas City Area Development Council
Civic and Social OrganizationsMissouri, United States11-50 Employees
The Kansas City Area Development Council is a private nonprofit that represents the economic interests of the two-state, 18-county Greater Kansas City region. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, it aims to attract investment and talent to the area and to raise awareness of the region's assets. Its activities include promoting the KC region as a desirable business and lifestyle location, branding the area as a single product to spur growth, and supporting all regional communities and investors. It also serves as a facilitator for relocation or expansion, connecting companies with their chosen KC community. In 2023 the organization was recognized as a leading regional economic development entity and as a finalist for the City Nation Place Global Awards, reflecting its profile in the field. A notable leadership update occurred in February 2024 with the appointment of Samantha as vice president of business development, signaling ongoing capacity-building for its regional outreach.