Darron Story (left) and Kelvin Simmons (right) were the featured presenters at this month's KC Downtowners luncheon. Photo credit: Marcia Charney | MWM KC.
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The 2023 NFL Draft held at KC's Union Station brought in $164.3 million in economic impact, according to Lane4's Kansas City Report. Other "Quick Stats" cited include $35 million: the number of times “Kansas City” was mentioned April 27-30 (2023) on print, radio and digital promo; the event created 1,200 temporary jobs; and more than 68,000 pounds of leftover beverages, meals, and packaged snacks were donated to Harvesters and Pete’s Garden. Feature photo credit: Getty Images.
URBN opens $60 Million Nuuly fulfillment center in Raymore
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place yesterday for Nuuly’s new facility located at the Raymore Commerce Center, developed by VanTrust Real Estate. The 600,000-SF facility marks Nuuly’s second fulfillment and laundry facility and is expected to create 750 jobs in the Kansas City region. Photo credit: Missouri Partnership.