BNSF Intermodal Progress
The BNSF held a "Sneak Peek" event at the Logistics Park KC (LPKC) early this month and about 200 people attended. NorthPoint Development was introduced as the firm that will develop the approximately 550 acres adjacent to the intermodal at LPKC. For current information go to www.logisticsparkkc.com
NorthPoint Development of Kansas City is replacing the California firm originally chosen to develop the new BNSF intermodal facility and plans to start work soon on its first distribution center. "NorthPoint will be the lead developer, and we'll be an investor in the project and remain involved." Richard Allen, chief executive of the Allen Group, said Friday.
A new entity called Edgerton Land Holding Co. has been formed between NorthPoint and the Allen Group. Nathaniel Hagedorn, president and CEO of NorthPoint, said his firm plans to break ground on a 500,000 square-foot speculative building in the next 30 days and have it ready by the time the BNSF intermodal facility opens this fall. Full Article (The Kansas City Star - April 5, 2013)
Mega-Warehouses
A new generation of huge distribution centers is sprouting from the fields of far southwest Johnson County along the Interstate 35 corridor, confirming Kansas City's arrival as a major national logistical hub. The biggest, a more than 8 million square feet of buildings is expected in the first phase of the new BNSF Intermodal center. Full Article
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Southwest Johnson County Area Plan
Southwest Johnson County will soon be home to the 1,000 acre BNSF Intermodal Facility and Logistics Park which includes plans for up to seven million square feet of distribution center and warehouse facilities on site, with the potential for additional distribution centers, warehouses and other truck oriented development. With the potential development, the cities of Gardner and Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas Department of Transportation and MARC (Mid-America Regional Council) are sponsoring the Southwest Plan. This will help to identify development potential and assist planning for future infrastructure needs. The process is being coordinated by Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, a consulting firm from Omaha. The completion of the Southwest Johnson County Area Plan is scheduled prior to the opening of the BNSF Intermodal Facility in the fall of 2013. Key milestone dates include a draft report in Spring 2013 and a final report in the summer. |
EDC Quarterly Membership Meeting
The Quarterly Membership meeting was held at New Century Fieldhouse on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. About 70 people attended the networking event.
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KC SmartPort's Industry Briefing will be held April 17, 2013 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott. New Century AirCenter, Southwest Johnson County EDC and the City of Edgerton are among the sponsors. This year's program will focus on third party logistics (3PL) companies, which are changing the face of the logistics business. These companies contract to provide transportation, warehousing, brokerage and inventory management. In a recent study 65% of shippers said they would increase the use of 3PLs this year.
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Journal of Commerce (JOC) Inland Distribution Conference
The Journal of Commerce will be holding the Inland Distribution conference in Kansas City on September 18-19, 2013. For more information go to the events tab at www.joc.com. |
Chairman, Chip Corcoran, Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting.
Vice Chairman, Jennifer Miller, Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI).
Secretary/Treasurer, Arlen Kleinsorge, McCownGordon Construction.
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Newly elected officials for the City of Edgerton are Mayor, Donald Roberts and councilmembers Heidi Wiseman and Cynthia Crooks. Current councilmembers are Clay Longanecker, Frances Cross and Jody Brown.
Newly elected officials for the City of Gardner are Mayor, Chris Morrow and councilmembers Kristina Harrison and Steve Shute. Current councilmembers are Larry Fotovich and Heath Freeman. With the election of Chris Morrow as Mayor, the council has one vacant seat.
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Johnson County Community College
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Welcome to our Four Newest EDC Members
Located in both southern Johnson County and northern Miami County, the City of Spring Hill is excited about the economic development opportunities of the area. The BNSF Intermodal, along with other development projects in the area, make Spring Hill an ideal location to live, work and play. Spring Hill has more than doubled in population over the past decade and strives to provide a safe, affordable and enjoyable city to call home.
Jim Hendershot is the Community Development Director of the City of Spring Hill and can be located at 401 N. Madison Street, P.O. Box 424, Spring Hill, Kansas, 66083. Jim can be reached at (913) 592-3664 or hendershotj@springhillks.com. |
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Today's fast paced business environment calls for strong and reliable partnerships. As your staffing partner, IMKO Workforce Solutions can provide your company with the strength of skilled, professional and reliable employees.
Greta Mathews is the Business Development Manager of IMKO Workforce Solutions and can be located at 9078 Parkhill Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66215. Greta can be reached at (913) 499-8616 or greta@imko.com
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Mid-States Materials, LLC is a locally owned and operated aggregate materials company operating out of multiple NE Kansas rock quarries. Their focus is to provide contractors, government entities, counties, townships, homeowners, and farmers the highest quality material within the marketplace.
Chad Gerhardt is the Sales representative of Mid-States Materials, LLC and can be located at the Edgerton Quarry, 20125 Sunflower Road, Edgerton, Kansas, 66021. Chad can be reached at (785) 409-4244 or
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Miller-Stauch Construction Co., Inc. with more than 85 years of expertise and experience, will manage your entire building project from concept to completion. From design, to scheduling, to budget, they ensure exceptional results.
Jim Galle is the Vice President of Miller-Stauch Construction Co., Inc. and can be located at 32 N. 6th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Jim can be reached at (913) 599-1040 or jgalle@millerstauch.com.
Website: www.millerstauch.com.
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If you know of a business that has an interest in the growth of Southwest Johnson County, let us know and we will contact them about becoming part of the EDC.
I would also like to thank you for your support of development in southwest Johnson County and the EDC.  Tom Riederer, CEcD
President
Southwest Johnson County EDC
P.O. Box 456
Gardner, KS 66030
(913) 715-6000
(913) 715-6008 fax
(913) 220-3105 cell
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Member Spotlight:
Southwest Johnson County EDC is honored to have Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) as an investor. Located at 2711 Cambridge Circle Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66103.  PSI is a nationally recognized engineering consulting and testing firm that offers complete services in the following areas: environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing & engineering, industrial hygiene services, facilities & roof consulting, nondestructive examination, and specialty engineering & testing services.
PSI is a leader in the nation's independent testing organizations and ranks among the largest consulting engineering firms in the country.
Did You Know? PSI, Inc. employs approximately 2500 skilled personnel in their 100 offices nationwide since 1881. to learn more about Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI). |
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(County Economic Research Institute)
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