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.

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Kansas City Area Development Council

Bob Marcusse

Tim Cowden

The Marketing and Public Relations team at the Kansas City Area Development Council is responsible for promoting the KC region as an attractive business and lifestyle destination. They craft and disseminate compelling narratives to enhance regional awareness and perceptions, attract new companies and talent, and support economic growth. Through strategic branding, media relations, and creative campaigns, the team ensures consistent and positive messaging that highlights the assets of Greater Kansas City.

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