The Greater KC Chamber's "Big 5" has been a big deal inasmuch as its the only urban revitalization effort with major backing AND not completely focused on improving the lives of Downtown hipsters in crappy coffee shops.
Here's the latest . . .
KC Biz Journal offers this introduction to the lawyer who may prove to be the Savior of Troost: "Scott Hall is leaving behind his role as an attorney with Lewis Rice & Fingersh LC to step into a newly created role with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. The position, vice president for strategic initiatives, was created solely to help the Chamber execute its Big 5 initiatives."
For more info and a slightly more upbeat take . . . Check the chamber's site: www.big5kc.com