thinklibertymo, Author at Liberty Economic Development Corporation

Q: KC Tech Academy, a new opportunity for area students.

KC Tech Academy is a partnership between the Kearney and Liberty School districts, Metropolitan Community College (MCC) and Magna Cosma, which has a manufacturing and assembly plant in Liberty that provides body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Under a two-year program, students can receive training, a high school diploma, college credit and certification in manufacturing technologies, automation and robotics through MCC. It's this idea of creating a learning network that partners K-12, higher education and industries together to offer students a path to earn high school credit, credit towards an associate's degree and workforce credentials so they are a step ahead. The program is free to students, meaning there will be no debt incurred from educational expenses. See information below and attend an open house to learn more about this exciting opportunity. [foogallery id="1902"] Liberty Economic Development Corporation Ralph Boots, EDFP Executive Director Phone: 816-883-2503 www.thinklibertymo.com

Q: Kansas City Area Development Council & Prop D were the focus of October's Investor Event

Guest speaker Tim Cowden President and CEO of Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) spoke to investors about regional economic development at our October Investors meeting. He shared with LEDC investors on how KCADC markets the KC region. He talked about some of the projects in the works, projects that have located and even some that KC missed like Amazon. Even when KC didn't make the cut for the Amazon bid many lessons were learned to make KC stronger in competing for future projects. Kansas City is a very unique town because of all the love the community has for it. He noted site selectors have taken notice seeing people showing KC pride. These are exciting times for the Kansas City area! Jeff Watt with the Liberty City Council talked about Prop D and the importance of spreading the word about this upcoming vote. Here is a link to safermo.com to find out more about Prop D and what it will provide our community. Thank you to Hawthorn Bank for sponsoring this informative event. [foogallery id="1861"] Liberty Economic Development Corporation Ralph Boots, EDFP Executive Director Phone: 816-883-2503 www.thinklibertymo.com

Q: Congratulations to the B&B Family on the Opening of their Flagship Theater in Liberty!

The Liberty EDC was honored to attend B&B Cinema 12 Theatres Gala held on July 11th. We congratulate the Bagby family and employees on building this state of the art flagship theater! The theater has created 100 new jobs and will be a entertainment focal point for Liberty. All of us at the Liberty EDC feel lucky to have such an incredible theater in our community that offers an awesome atmosphere and a great night out! [foogallery id="1746"] Liberty Economic Development Corporation Ralph Boots, EDFP Executive Director Phone: 816-883-2503 www.thinklibertymo.com