Economic Opportunity
New Owners Spark Hope for Country Club Plaza
Many people with a stake in the Country Club Plaza say the new owners of the iconic shopping district have made a good first impression.
Read MoreKansas City Shopping Malls at an Economic Crossroads
While new owners plan to revive the Country Club Plaza, Oak Park Mall and Independence Center – the area’s last enclosed malls – face different futures.
Read MoreMissouri Governor on Kansas City Chiefs: ‘I’m Not too Worried About Kansas at this Point’
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Monday he doesn’t think the Kansas City Chiefs want to leave Arrowhead Stadium for Kansas. He hasn’t talked to the team’s owners.
Read MoreNew Owner Shares Vision for Country Club Plaza
The new owners of the Country Club Plaza plan to move quickly to address crime and deferred maintenance. New tenants and projects are also in the works.
Read MoreMinority Chambers of Commerce Join Forces on Ward Parkway
Two chambers of commerce, assisted by U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, have joined forces to create the Minority Chamber Development Center at 9100 Ward Parkway.
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