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

FROM: Sue Sterling, Daily Star Journal Staff WARRENSBURG – Consultants from Ady Advantage presented a report Wednesday on the strategic plan developed for the Johnson County Economic Development Corp. to guide the agency and community in economic development efforts in the future slot88. Some 70 community leaders attended the luncheon and mid-day presentation at Players Restaurant where Janet Ady, president … Read More

From: Missouri Department of Economic Development The Missouri Department of Economic Development announces that Dollar Tree has cut the ribbon on its one million square foot distribution facility in Warrensburg, Missouri. This ribbon cutting comes on the heels of an April 2017 announcement of Dollar Tree’s plans to invest $110 million and create 375 new jobs by 2020. “Warrensburg is a … Read More

Pictured above: From L to R: Patrick Cymer & Max Ridenhour, PCMR; Drew Lewis, JCEDC President; Tyler Henselman, JCEDC Microloan Committee Chair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Aimee Courtaway, JCEDC Phone: (660) 747-0244 Email: courtaway@growjocomo.com JCEDC Assists PCMR Computers with Microloan Program           (Warrensburg, MO)   PCMR, LLC, a computer services start-up in Johnson County, Missouri was established in 2018 by two entrepreneurs with … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  – April 12, 2018 For more information contact: Aimee Courtaway, JCEDC (660) 747-0244 courtaway@growjocomo.com WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI RECOMMENDED FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE There is now another tool in the economic development toolbox for Warrensburg, Missouri. Governor Eric Greitens and Senator Roy Blunt announced Tuesday the locations of 161 “Opportunity Zones” in Missouri including Warrensburg, Missouri. The locations of the … Read More

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) MaryBeth Harper, representative of U.S. Bank presented a $2,500 check to JCEDC President Richard Lloyd in support of JCEDC’s mission. With over 50 volunteers and partners, Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) directs economic development initiatives, … Read More

At the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting for Fairfield Inn & Suites, 355 E. Russell, co-owner Steve Ehrhardt and niece, Lucy, prepare to cut the ribbon. Ehrhardt and co-owner Tom Koenigsfeld said they are excited to be in Warrensburg and said they have made partnerships with the community and Whiteman Air Force Base. Anchoring the ribbon are Chamber Chairman Emeritus … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2017 For more information, contact: Aimee Courtaway, JCEDC Phone: (660) 747-0244 Email: courtaway@growjocomo.com CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS WEEK APRIL 30 – MAY 6, 2017 National Small Business Week, April 30-May 6, 2017, recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. LOCAL CRAFTSMAN EXPANDS BUSINESS WITH HELP FROM MICROLOAN PROGRAM WARRENSBURG, Missouri—A year and … Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2017 For more information, contact: Aimee Courtaway, JCEDC Phone: (660) 747-0244 Email: courtaway@growjocomo.com COMMUNITY LEADERS WORK TOGETHER TO BRING DISTRIBUTION CENTER, JOBS TO JOHNSON COUNTY/WARRENSBURG After years of preparation and months of collaboration, Dollar Tree has selected Warrensburg for its newest facility and the site of the company’s 23rd distribution center in the U.S. The … Read More