Pretend To Celebrate New EDCKC

Consider . . .

Locals will only hear about the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City when activists are complaining about tax money that they would rather throw away on schools . . .

OR . . .

In the event of an inevitable lawsuit and sketchy financial deets in the 15th paragraph of an overwrought newspaper report from a scribe who DESPERATELY wants to move to a better media market. 

And so . . . 

Here's a bit of hype that hopefully offers a new start and hope for the old school local practice of selling dreams . . .

The economic development agency has throughout his tenure faced headlines detailing lawsuits alleging misappropriation of funds and other potentially illegal behavior by past EDCKC officials, along with other accusations following the firing of its former executive.

“We had some leadership challenges and staff challenges, and that eroded our relationship with the city,” Tracey Lewis, the EDC's new presidents & CEO, acknowledged, noting the ongoing process of overcoming reputation-related issues at EDCKC.

Lewis’ priority, he said, has been to focus the EDCKC on the agency’s mission: real economic growth by drilling deep into affordable housing, business attraction, and entrepreneurial support in Kansas City.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

EDCKC boasts right team at the right time, CEO says as agency works to rebuild reputation

With 18 months of foundational work now laid, Tracey Lewis said, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City is well on its way to rebuilding the trust, respect, and effective communication needed to execute the agency's economic development goals.