Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) is excited to announce our participation in the first of its kind national Business Retention & Expansion (BR|E) Benchmarking Summer challenge. 100 organizations from across the U.S. have or will be selected to complete a total of 2,000 BR|E interviews. This project, sponsored by Synchronist Suite, challenges JCEDC’s Business Development Task Force to conduct … Read More
JCEDC’S LANDKAMER ATTENDS HEARTLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Kristina Landkamer of Johnson County, Missouri Economic Development Corporation was one of 170 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) in April. 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 development organizations. Landkamer’s scholarship to attend … Read More
Webinar: New COVID Relief Act Opportunities for Small Businesses
Kelly Dyer and Tracy Brantner will lead a session for small businesses across the region from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, JCEDC, and the Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at State Fair Community College. During this webinar, small businesses … Read More
MISSOURI SBDC AT SFCC PARTNERS WITH JCEDC TO EXPAND SERVICES TO SMALL BUSINESSES
JOHNSON COUNTY, MO: The Missouri Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at State Fair Community College (SFCC), in response to business disruption from the COVID-19 virus in Missouri, has reached a partnership agreement with Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC). The goal of this new partnership is to expand outreach to entrepreneurs in Johnson County, Missouri to help maintain the vitality … Read More
CITY OF KNOB NOSTER PARTNERS WITH JOHNSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(Knob Noster, MO) Knob Noster Mayor Adam Morton on behalf of the City of Knob Noster and Board of Aldermen, presented a $2,000 investment to JCEDC Executive Director Tracy Brantner in support of JCEDC’s mission. With over 60 volunteers and partners, Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) positively affects business development, placemaking, entrepreneurship, talent development, and regionalism and in doing … Read More
HOLDEN STUDENT COMPLETES JCEDC INTERNSHIP
HOLDEN STUDENT COMPLETES JCEDC INTERNSHIP(Johnson County, Missouri) Faith McDaniel of Holden, Missouri served as Johnson County Economic Development’s (JCEDC) nonprofit intern this summer. McDaniel is currently a senior at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO and is planning to graduate in December 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in English. McDaniel, with the help of … Read More
U.S. Bank Longtime Supporter of JCEDC
(Warrensburg, MO) MaryBeth 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 60 volunteers and partners, Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) positively affects business development, placemaking, entrepreneurship, talent development, and regionalism and in doing so promotes the economic health of Johnson County, Central Missouri … Read More
DRIVE THRU JOB FAIR A SUCCESS
On June 16, 2020, JCEDC partnered with ResCare Workforce Services Missouri to coordinate a Drive-Thru Job Fair in Warrensburg. This unique event allowed job seekers to remain in their vehicle as they were handed a bag of over 100 current job opportunities through their window, drive-thru style. Approximately 100 job seekers participated in the event which featured information from 26 … Read More
ENHANCING YOUR DIGITAL MARKETING
In the past, digital marketing has been a useful strategy but it has really taken the spotlight under the current state of affairs. With in-person interactions occurring much less nowadays, businesses are having to strengthen their online presence in order to thrive, or even survive. Below are a few helpful suggestions on how to reinforce your digital marketing. Research Your … Read More
DRIVE THRU JOB FAIR IN WARRENSBURG, MO
JCEDC has partnered with ResCare Workforce Services Missouri to coordinate a Drive-Thru Job Fair in Warrensburg that will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. All businesses and job seekers in Johnson County are invited to participate. Though the job fair is being held in Warrensburg, MO, it is being marketed to businesses and job seekers from multiple counties. If … Read More