Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010

Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance to host seminar on state, local incentives

The Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance will host a free informational seminar on state and local incentives for Missouri businesses Sept 19. The seminar will be held from 8 to 11:45 a.m. at the University of Central Missouri Summit Center at the Summit Technology Campus in Lee’s Summit.

The seminar, geared for manufacturing, warehouse, technology and office environments, will educate businesses on state and local tax, finance and training incentives available in Missouri. The program will feature keynote speakers who work directly with the incentive programs both on state and local levels.

“This seminar will benefit various types of businesses on the eastern side of Kansas City,” said Robbie Makinen, Economic Development Coordinator, Jackson County Economic Development. “The afternoon session will focus on specific opportunities and incentives for Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Grandview, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Oak Grove and Raytown.”

An optional lunch and learn program covering the new healthcare law will take place from 12 to 1:30 p.m., with a box lunch fee of $10. For more information on the seminar agenda and registration, visit www.ejcdaincentives.eventbrite.com.

The Eastern Jackson County Development Alliance is a regional growth alliance among the economic development organizations located on the eastern side of Kansas City. Member communities include Grandview, Raytown, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove and Jackson County, all of whom share a strategy for the path of growth and success. The alliance encourages entrepreneurship, expanding existing businesses and enticing new investment to the region.