Kansas City Area Development Council
Bob Marcusse is currently serving as the President and CEO of Kansas City Area Development Council since 1991. Prior to that, Bob had experience as EVP at Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and held various roles at The Peoria Area, EDC Inc. from 1982 to 1990. Bob obtained a MS in Secondary School Administration from Purdue University in 1974.
Kansas City Area Development Council
The Kansas City Area Development Council is a private, nonprofit organization charged with representing the economic interests of the entire two-state, 18-county region of Greater Kansas City. Mission: Engage the world to invest in the One KC region. Our role: • Attract new companies and talent to the 18-county, two-state KC region. • Enhance awareness of our metro's assets to create positive perceptions. • Promote the KC region as a business and lifestyle location of choice. • Brand the KC region as one product to stimulate economic growth. • Equally support all of our regional communities and investors. • Facilitate relocation/expansion process between a company and its selected KC community.