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U.S. Bank Longtime Supporter of JCEDC

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Mary Beth Harper, Business Banking Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank presented a $3,000 check to JCEDC President Drew Lewis in support of JCEDC’s mission.  With over 50 volunteers and partners, Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) directs economic development initiatives, strives to facilitate a profitable environment for new and existing business, and assists leaders in their efforts to generate local development opportunities where businesses can create and retain new jobs and investment.

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JCEDC joins forces with State Fair Community College’s Small Business Development Center to provide increased services in Johnson County

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Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) is proud to announce that it has joined forces with the Missouri Small Business Development Center (MOSBDC) at State Fair Community College (SFCC), as a volunteer business counseling location to provide beneficial services to area entrepreneurs and small businesses.

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JCEDC’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

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On June 3, 2019, Tracy Brantner, Executive Director or Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive economic development finance training series.

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Economic development bills await governor’s signature

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A comprehensive jobs bill that passed the House and Senate in closing hours may provide the means needed to fill workforce gaps by improving workforce education and training programs. Senate Bill 68 contains provisions for Fast Track, Missouri One Start, Missouri Works-Deal Closing Fund and Automotive Economic Development tools.

JCEDC Assists STRIVE Fitness and Wellness with Microloan Program

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Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) is proud to assist the growth of Strive Fitness and Wellness through the JCEDC Microloan Program. Since 2006, this program has allowed JCEDC to assist many local small businesses, such as Strive, to grow and thrive. Formerly known as Strive, Women’s Fitness, the company is re-branding to Strive Fitness and Wellness with a renewed focus on overall fitness goals for people of all ages, strengths, and fitness abilities. Strive offers fitness classes, a 30-minute low-impact circuit, the latest cardio equipment, and free weights all conveniently located in Warrensburg’s Hawthorne Plaza.

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JCEDC’s Courtaway attends Heartland Economic Development Course

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(WARRENSBURG, MO) Aimee Courtaway of Johnson County Economic Development Corporation was one of 88 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) April 22-26, 2019 in Blue Springs, Missouri.  Heartland attendees receive fundamental economic development training on topics ranging from business, retention and expansion, workforce development, real estate and entrepreneurship to marketing, finance, ethics and managing economic … Read More

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JCEDC Supports Proposition P and Economic Vitality in Johnson County

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JCEDC SUPPORTS PROPOSITION P Following unanimous approval at the February 28, 2019 meeting of the Johnson County (MO) Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) Board of Directors, I am pleased to offer our support of the April 2nd ballot measure Proposition P, one-half of one percent sales tax to be used for the purpose of providing funding to support current and future … Read More

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Soaring To New Heights: Air Force Partners with Knob Noster High School’s FIRST Robotics Team to Mitigate B-2 Issue

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By: Knob Noster Public Schools Knob Noster, MO – Innovate…Partner…Reduce Costs…Move Fast…Solve Problems! These were the directives handed down earlier this year to Brigadier General John Nichols, Commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, and his counterpart commanders across all Air Force Global Strike Command installations. So when a critical issue arose with the flagship of … Read More

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JCEDC Supports Proposition D and Economic Vitality in Johnson County

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JCEDC SUPPORTS PROPOSITION D Following unanimous approval at the October 2, 2018 meeting of the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) Board of Directors, I am pleased to offer our support of the November 6th ballot measure Proposition D, motor fuel tax increase of 2.5 cents/gallon annually for four years beginning July 1, 2019. Currently, Missouri has the 7th largest … Read More

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U.S. Bank Longtime Supporter of JCEDC

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Pictured above, L to R: Drew Lewis, JCEDC President; Mary Beth Harper and Jeremy VanWey, U.S. Bank; Tracy Brantner, JCEDC Executive Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Aimee Courtaway, JCEDC (660) 747-0244 courtaway@growjocomo.com U.S. BANK LONGTIME SUPPORTER OF JOHNSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Warrensburg, MO)  Mary Beth Harper and Jeremy VanWey, representatives of U.S. Bank presented a $3,000 check … Read More