The new digital and EV economy bring jobs and growth to the Kansas City metro.
Never mind recent layoffs or legit questions about environmental impact of batteries packed with precious metals produced by a wasteful process.
Here's a guy in a suit saying comforting things . . .
The Kansas City Area Development Council and its partners said they've attracted $5.6 billion in new capital investments and nearly 6,000 jobs.
"We are setting the pace," KCADC President and CEO Tim Cowden said.
He said this year's record-breaking attraction includes 13 companies. Two mega-projects are Panasonic Energy's $4 billion EV Battery Plant in De Soto, Kansas, and Meta's $800 million Hyperscale Data Center in the Northland.
"They could go anywhere in the country, but they decided to do it here," Cowden said.
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Business leaders celebrating record-breaking year of growth across Kansas City region
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A great year of growth: That's what leaders across Kansas City and the Heartland are saying about 2022, but they're not stopping there. They continue to look forward to what's next. The Kansas City Area Development Council and its partners said they've attracted $5.6 billion in new capital investments and nearly 6,000 jobs.
Kansas City Has Seen More Capital Investment in 2022 Than any Previous Year - In Kansas City
If you need proof that Kansas City is in a dynamic growth mode, look no further than the Kansas City Area Development Council's (KCADC) newest announcement. In 2022, Kansas City welcomed 13 new companies to the region promising $5.6 billion in capital investment-six times more than any previous year.
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