Economic Opportunity

Cars and trucks fuel up at a massive Buc-ee's gas station and convenience store.

Buc-ee’s Picks Kansas City Location for Gargantuan Gas Station

Buc-ee’s, a Texas-based convenience store chain that touts the world’s largest gas stations, has picked a site for its first location in the Kansas City area.

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An aerial view of Truman Sports Complex.

Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

Kansas lawmakers are working on an economic development package to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals across the state line.

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Founder Myron McCant looks through a window at the children served at KD Academy child care.

Six Projects Get More Money Via East Side Sales Tax

Six development projects on Kansas City’s East Side are getting an additional $2.3 million from the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax. 

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Rendering of a mixed-used development plan next to the new KC Current stadium.

Port KC Approves Massive Project Next to KC Current Stadium

Port KC has approved the first phase of a massive 10-year, $650 million redevelopment plan next to the new KC Current stadium on Kansas City’s riverfront.

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A "Say Yes to Solar" sign in Lawrence.

Douglas County Commission Approves Massive Solar Project 

Douglas County commissioners have approved a conditional use permit for a 600-acre solar project on prime farmland north of Lawrence.

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