Welcome to the Platte County
Economic Development Council!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and growing economic development in Platte County, Missouri.

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In the News

Ace Hardware opens 1.5 million-square-foot retail support center at Hunt Midwest’s KCI 29 Logistics Park industrial megasite

July 29, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ace Hardware opened its new 1.5 million square foot retail support center last week at Hunt Midwest’s KCI 29 Logistics Park, the first completed project at…

Ace Hardware celebrates grand opening of new Retail Support Center in Kansas City, Mo.

July 25, 2025

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, today celebrated the grand opening of its Retail Support Center (RSC) in Kansas City, Mo., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…

2025 Q2 Luncheon: Housing Update

June 25, 2025

The Platte County Economic Development Council (PCEDC) hosted its second Quarterly Member Luncheon on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Embassy Suites KCI. This event featured four guest panelists who shared…