On April 20, 2023, KCIC held the annual Brick-by-Brick Awards at Boulevard Brewing Company. The awards recognize those businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the economic strength of the industrial core of Kansas City. These businesses invest in and strengthen Kansas City’s industrial districts, and beyond. This year, we …
Board Member Minute: Mark McHenry
Welcome to the new member minute!Get to know the newest Kansas City Industrial Council board member. Mark McHenry is a business consultant with Olsson andan at-large member on the KCIC board. What’s your company’s mission and what services do you provide? Olsson is a nationally recognized employee-owned engineering and design …
2022 Sustainability Awards
On October 27, KCIC hosted the 12th annual Sustainability Awards at the Evergy Energy Center. The Sustainability Awards recognize and promote sustainable practices implemented by businesses across the metro area — particularly those located in Kansas City’s industrial areas — but also those nominated by KCIC member businesses. We’re thrilled …
New Member Minute: Jared Reigle
Welcome to the new member minute!Get to know the newest member to the Kansas City Industrial Council. Jared Reigle is the Director of Marketing at Harcros Chemicals, Inc. What’s your company’s mission and what services do you provide? Chemical & Ingredient distribution and manufacturing. Our Way: “Working together, we create …
New Member Minute: Christina Urberger
Welcome to the new member minute!Get to know the newest member to the Kansas City Industrial Council. Christina Urberger is the Principal/Owner of Interior Landscapes in the Northeast Industrial District. What’s your company’s mission and what services do you provide? Interior Landscape’s mission is to do our very best in …
New Member Minute: Jeff Klein
Welcome to the new member minute! Get to know the newest member to the Kansas City Industrial Council. Jeff Klein is a Commercial Account Manager with SERVPRO of Kansas City Midtown, SERVPRO of North Kansas City/Gladstone and SERVPRO of Liberty/Smithville and NE Clay County. What’s your company’s mission and what …
KCIC Delegation in DC: April 2022
KCIC plays an active role in influencing government decisions affecting industry at the city, state and federal levels. Last month, delegates from KCIC and the Missouri and Associated Rivers Coalition embarked on their bi-annual Washington, D.C. trip — the first time they’ve been able to meet with legislators in person in …
New Member Minute: Kristen Rising
Welcome to the new member minute! Get to know the newest member to the Kansas City Industrial Council. Kristen Rising is the Owner-President of Rising Construction Services, Inc. What’s your company’s mission and what services do you provide? My company’s mission is to provide exceptional service while also maintaining a …
New Member Minute: Bryan Hunter
Welcome to the new member minute! Get to know the newest member to the Kansas City Industrial Council. Bryan Hunter is an investor interested in learning more about Kansas City’s industrial market. What company are you with? I am a franchisee of Homevestors of America, the “We Buy Ugly Houses” …
Survey & Open House: Manchester Trafficway Study
As Kansas City, Missouri looks for opportunities to grow, both in terms of revenue and quality job creation, the Blue River Ecodustrial Corridor (also known as the Blue River Valley) is a rare opportunity to create an industrial zone that is within the central city, as opposed to creating one that …
KCIC Formalizes Agreement with KCMN to Expand Educational Opportunities for Members
KCIC recently formalized an agreement with the Kansas City Manufacturing Network (KCMN) that will further the mission of both organizations. Early in 2016, the KCIC Board held a strategy meeting to help prioritize and plan for the coming years. It was in this meeting that the desire for more educational …
Announcing the 2018 Sustainability Award Winners
Each year, the Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC) recognizes businesses that have made significant investments in green initiatives over the last year with a KCIC Sustainability Award. This year’s award winners will be recognized at the 8th annual 2018 Sustainability Awards breakfast on Thurs., Oct. 4th at 7:30 am in the Chamber of Commerce Board Room in Union …
KCMO Launches Tree Champions Group to Create Urban Forest Master Plan
As cities look for ways to address the forecasted effects of climate change, trees are taking root as a major solution to what can be done to limit global warming and protect local economies. The City of Kansas City, Missouri, has joined in this effort with the formation of its …