Platte County Economic Development Council

08/18/2026

‼️NOW HIRING‼️Amazon is hosting a Job Information Event at the Green Hills Library on August 27th! This event is open to all job seekers who want to learn more about Amazon's full-time opportunities at their new facility near Kansas City International Airport. See the flyer below for more details.

✨ What makes these roles great:
✅ Benefits starting on Day 1
✅ Competitive wages from $19.50 to $22.00/hr (based on schedule selected), paid weekly
✅ Day and Overnight options available

08/13/2026

Platte International Commerce Center in Platte City is officially complete! 🎉

Last week, VanTrust Real Estate celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its final occupant, Purina Animal Nutrition, a Land O'Lakes, Inc. company. The 397,000-square-foot facility will help support the company's continued growth and customer service needs across the region. Click to read the full press release below.

    Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting Celebrated Purina Animal Nutrition’s Move to the Campus KANSAS CITY, Mo. – VanTrust Real Estate is proud to announce the completion of Platte International Commerce Center in Platte City, Missouri. Since breaking ground in August 2023, VanTrust constructed 1.67 mi...

07/23/2026

We’re excited to partner with to be a stop on the Route 66 tour across the U.S. for this special edition of . This in-person workshop is designed for small business owners to learn practical applications and connect with local resources. Don't miss this opportunity to create a personalized strategy with Google Gemini. Register today! → g.co/grow/KansasCityMO

07/08/2026

Join us for a FREE luncheon on July 29th to learn how Saint Luke's nationally recognized valve program is improving outcomes for patients with complex heart valve conditions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4eKCa6H

06/10/2026

Take a ride on the River Cities Express for FIFA Fan Fest! ⚽️ This affordable shuttle service connects Parkville, Riverside, and North Kansas City to Fan Fest for all 18 days of the event. For more information, including schedules and ticketing, visit: gestcarts.com

🚨 Your ride to FIFA Fan Fest is here! 🚨

The City of Riverside is proud to announce the River Cities Express, an affordable shuttle service connecting Parkville, Riverside, and North Kansas City to Fan Fest across all 18 days of the event, June 11 through July 11.

Three stops. One easy ride.

✅ Park University, Lot E | Parkville
✅ Argosy Casino | Riverside
✅ConnectKC26 Stop | North Kansas City @ 520 E. 19th Avenue

Single Ride: $5.00 per person
Punch Card: $25.00 for 6 rides

No advance tickets needed, just show up at your nearest stop and pay when you board!

For schedules and ticketing, visit gestcarts.com. Thank you to Gest for helping make this happen!

06/09/2026

Looking for a job in Platte County? Amazon and Ace Hardware are both hiring warehouse staff! For more information and to apply, check out our jobs board: https://members.plattecountyedc.com/jobs

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our second quarterly luncheon on May 29th to hear about the exciting developments in Riverside! We especially want to thank Mayor Kathy Rose (City of Riverside, Missouri), Dani Welniak (KC Current), Tim Burris (Morton Amphitheater), and Sam Stahnke (ARCO Construction Company) for taking the time to participate in our discussion. To see a full event recap, visit the link here: https://bit.ly/4uXXRqU

A special thank you to our sponsor, ARCO Construction Company, for your support of this event and our organization. We appreciate you!

And finally, thank you to Argosy Casino Kansas City for hosting our group and providing lunch.

06/02/2026

We had a rockin' evening at Sunset Soundcheck, celebrating the opening of Morton Amphitheater! 🎸🎤🎼 Congratulations to the City of Riverside, Missouri, Live Nation Concerts, and all their amazing partners on this incredible music venue here in Platte County. We can't wait for this year's concert lineup!

05/28/2026

We're grateful Central Power Systems & Services calls Platte County home! Check out their accomplishments since expanding here in 2025. ⤵️

05/18/2026

Join us on May 29th for an inside look at the exciting developments shaping Riverside’s future! Register here: https://bit.ly/2026q2lunch

Hear directly from City of Riverside, Missouri Mayor Kathy Rose, along with representatives from KC Current and Morton Amphitheater, as they share updates, insights, and what’s ahead for the community. This conversation will be moderated by our Event Sponsor, ARCO Construction Company. You won't want to miss this!