County Appoints Representatives to Workforce Investment Board
J.T. | December 19, 2009
The County Commission has appointed four representatives to the “Kansas City and Vicinity Workforce Investment Board.”
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Harrisonville Receives Upgraded Bond Rating
J.T. | October 23, 2009
The City of Harrisonville has received good news from Standard & Poor, the bond-rating agency, which recently raised the city’s bond rating two steps, taking it from A-minus (A-) to AA-minus (AA-).
Peculiar Looking to Raise Taxes
J.T. | October 12, 2009
The City of Peculiar will be asking voters to approve tax increases and business license fees on the upcoming November 3 ballot.
County Makes Major Shift in Economic Development Efforts
J.T. | October 10, 2009
The Cass County Commission has been working to develop a strategy for economic development in the county. The results have brought forth changes in the Cass County Corporation of Economic Development, a new policy stance on Economic Development, and a more unified effort among various municipalities and government entities.
KC Star Reports on Medical Center
J.T. | September 30, 2009
The move will also represent an evolution from a small-town hospital to a regional medical center with the latest in healthcare architectural design. By the turnout at an open house over the weekend – nearly 2,000 attended – the area is ready to move into the future.
Harrisonville Supports Marketplace Bonds
J.T. | September 20, 2009
Last month, the Harrisonville Board of Aldermen voted down an ordinance that would have backed bonds for the Harrisonville Marketplace Redevelopment Plan. This month they changed course and approved the plan.
State of the County Address
J.T. | September 18, 2009
Yesterday (9/18) the Cass County Commission gave a State of the County address during the Harrisonville Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at the Butcher Block Restaraunt.
The commission spoke of energy independence, grants it has received, the airport and ways to entice businesses to bring jobs to the area. “This is about making Cass County ready and attractive to businesses” said South Commissioner Bill Cook.
Chamber of Commerce Director Terminated
J.T. | September 6, 2009
ann-britt-hville-cocHarrisonville, MO. After a special meeting last week, the Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to look for a new Executive Director. A shocked Ann Britt was informed of her termination after the meeting took place.
Pleasant Hill Approves Enterprise Zone
J.T. | August 25, 2009
Last week the Pleasant Hill Council passed Bill no. 09-13, supporting an Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) and establishing the Board for northeastern Cass County.
EEZs provide tax credits to help develop new and expanding businesses. Tax credits may be provided each year for up to ten years if the business creates a certain number of jobs and spends enough money on “new investment”.
Harrisonville sets levy, says no to bonds
J.T. | August 23, 2009
After meeting for 2 days last week, the Harrisonville Board of Alderman said no to bonds for the financing of the Harrisonville Market Place (HMP) Redevelopment Project. The HMP is a 41 million dollar development at the intersection of 2 Highway and Commercial Street that includes Price Chopper, CVS, Burger King and Phillips 66 (this district has already self-imposed a 1% sales tax).
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