The fifth Annual South Kansas City Alliance Economic Development Summit will take place this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Avila University. This free event highlights the latest news about major developments in South Kansas City and the success stories of new smaller South Kansas City businesses.
During the “Breaking News” panel, speakers will discuss any breaking news about the expanding Cerner Innovations Campus; revitalization of Red Bridge Shopping Center; new programs for patients at St. Joseph Medical Center; the expansion underway at the world headquarters of Burns & McDonnell; new businesses at Three Trails Industrial Park; and the demolition, clean-up and planned replacement of the former Bannister Federal Complex with a major industrial park and possible retail services. They will share construction timelines, upcoming job openings and required skills so that the community can be prepared, as well as potential opportunities for vendors in the construction process and other opportunities in addition to the current status of the projects.
The small business panel will include Betty Rae’s Ice Cream, Big Momma’s Bakery-Café, Lady Bye COCO Brookside, Crows Coffee and Grade A Tree Care. On this moderated panel, panelists will share the secrets of their success and explain their products and services.
Additionally, three breakout sessions will be available on marketing, procurement and networking. A lunch buffet will be served, during which John Hoffman of UC-B Properties will speak. A complimentary breakfast will also be served that morning.
Register for this free event online at the SKCA website, www.SouthKCAlliance.org.
