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The purpose of this report is to update the Members on activities of the EDC and the general economic development activity in the area impacting Southwest Johnson County.  

BNSF Intermodal:  The work continues on the intermodal.  You can see the earthmovers moving dirt and the foundation to a building taking shape.  DeLong Grain has met with Edgerton officials regarding building plans and timing. 

City of Edgerton plans sewer expansion:  The City of Edgerton has selected Burns and McDonnell for the wastewater design build project supporting the BNSF Intermodal.. CAS Construction was selected along with Burns and McDonnell. 

City of Gardner:  The City of Gardner has suspended their search for a City Administrator.  Additional information at the GardnerEdge.

Quarterly Meeting a Big Success: The Southwest Johnson County EDC Quarterly Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at Mildale Farm was a big success.  Approximately 170 people enjoyed the networking, lunch remarks by Governor Brownback and tour of the BNSF Intermodal site.  Special guests included Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and Kansas Secretary of Transportation Deb Miller, along with Carl Ice, President of BNSF.  The Governor discussed the Intermodal facility and its importance to economic development in the State of Kansas as well as his administration's commitment to economic development.  EDC also unveiled its new brand image and explained why in Southwest Johnson County, "Business Moves Here."  A special thanks to our sponsors, Mayor Roberts and his team at the City of Edgerton, BNSF for providing buses and tour guides, and Michael Meadors and his staff at the Johnson County Park and Recreation for allowing us to use the Mildale Farm facilities for our event.

New Members: 

For more than 60 years, Manpower has been dedicated to enriching people's lives with quality employment and training opportunities, and providing companies with innovative workforce solutions that help them increase productivity, improve efficiency and boost the bottom line.

Michael Chavez is the Branch Manager and he can be located at 9300 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66212.  Michael can reached at (913) 649-6960 or michael.chavez@manpower.com.

Website:  www.us.manpower.com

Thank you to Manpower for their Silver level investment in the EDC.

Colliers International is a full-service commercial real estate firm serving the Kansas City metropolitan area and Douglas County.  The local team currently has 99 employees and real estate advisors offering comprehensive real estate services such as agency brokerage, development, construction, tenant representation, investment brokerage, accounting, receivership and asset management, research, marketing and property management. 

Ed Elder is the President of the Kansas City office and he can be located at 4520 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64111.  Ed can be reached at (816) 531-5303 or ed.elder@colliers.com.  Website:   www.colliers.com.  

Thank you to Colliers International for their Silver level investment in the EDC.

Heubel Material Handling, Inc. offers comprehensive assistance and strategic solutions for the design, implementation and support of your entire material handling system from automated storage and retrieval to racking systems, order selection processes and storage density projections.  Heubel customers appreciate their consultative sales approach and their willingness to take ownership of storage and handling challenges.  They work consistently to deliver highly productive and cost-effective material handling solutions.  As the exclusive representative for The Raymond Corporation and its products in the Central United States, they also pride their selves on the ability to consistently provide parts and service support that exceeds customer's expectations.

Marty Schroering is the Sales Representative and his office can be located at 6311 N.E. Equitable Rd., Kansas City, MO 64120.  Marty can be reached at (816) 231-6900 or mschroering@heubel.com.  Website:  www.heubel.com  

Thank you to Heubel Material Handling, Inc. for their Silver level investment in the EDC.  

RDC National, Inc. is a full-service, national commercial real estate development company that specializes in triple net, build-to-suit developments.  They have successfully completed projects for national corporation companies such as Cardiac Sciences, CDW, FedEx, Monsanto, Phillips, and Tractor Supply Company, among others.  Their engineering, financing and project management teams have the capability to manage every part of the development process from the initial site search and feasibility analysis through the final turn-key types.  Every development is unique and they use their knowledgeable team to produce an exceptional facility for each client.  Whether large or small, RDC National has the innovative tools, techniques, and expertise to help your development take shape.

Bob Gude is the Manager of the Kansas City Office and he can be located at 801 West 67th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113.  Bob can be reached at (608) 445-5703 or bobg@rdcnational.com  Website: www.rdcnational.com.  

Thank you to RDC National, Inc. for their Bronze level investment in the EDC. 

Tom Riederer, CEcD
President
Southwest Johnson County Economic Development
P.O. Box 456
Gardner, KS 66060
913.715.6007
913.715.6008 fax
913.220.3105 cell
tom@businessmoveshere.com
www.businessmoveshere.com