EDC Breakfast Solution Series: Empowering the Region's Workforce

The Economic Development Council Breakfast gathered EDC investors and community members together to learn about the workforce issues that the Kansas and Missouri Regions face. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from EnterpriseKC on their data and processes, all while enjoying a breakfast from Chick-Fil-A Lenexa.

Tim Holverson, President of the EDC, started off the morning with project updates, upcoming EDC events, and a “thank you” to the Visionary Investors: Beale Infrastructure, Evergy, HDR Inc., and Panasonic Energy, as well as the Catalyst Investors, KBS Constructors and Turner Construction Company.

David Frankland, CEO of EnterpriseKC, gave a presentation on who EnterpriseKC is and what they offer to the Kansas and Missouri regions. EnterpriseKC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Leawood, KS, works directly with business, academia and government to accelerate growth and economic development in the Kansas and Missouri regions. They support start-ups, accelerate innovation, and work to keep the existing talent and jobs we already have in the region, as well as identify strategies to bring more growth. David emphasized that EnterpriseKC, “wants this region to no longer be a flyover zone, but a destination.”

To learn more about the work that EnterpriseKC does and how you can get involved, please visit their website here. Additionally, you can view the presentation slides in the gallery below to learn more.

Be sure to also mark your calendar for the upcoming EDC After Hours on July 15 at Force of Nature Brewing!

Thank you to EnterpriseKC for presenting and to our dedicated EDC investors for their support!