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Kansas City Launches “Smart City” Initiative

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Kansas City has launched its smart city initiative in collaboration with Cisco, Sprint and Think Big Partners to make it a leading technology, innovation and entrepreneurial community. Kansas City’s smart city initiative includes 25 interactive kiosks at KC Streetcar platforms and locations around downtown.

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Amazon Opening New Kansas City Fulfillment Center

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will open a new fulfillment center in Kansas City, KS. In addition to the new fulfillment center in Wyandotte County and the upcoming facility in Edgerton, Amazon has existing Kansas facilities in Lenexa. “We This is a transformative capital investment in our city. Amazon Opening New Kansas City Fulfillment Center.

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Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in

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MFPRO+ Blog Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Architects Biophilic Design Coronavirus Interior Architecture Interior Finishes “Health” has become a buzzword in recent years, and with good reason. Through thoughtful design, we have created new opportunities for care, respite, and innovation.

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New Resource Announced For Cities Seeking Innovation And Economic Revitalization

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The NRN pilot will offer immediate assistance to over 50 cities through the 311 service, as well as on-the-ground engagement in at least 10 cities, including: Compton, CA; Lynwood, CA; Fall River, MA; Kansas City, KS; and Miami, FL. Far West U.S. - New England U.S. Plains U.S. Wagner Graduate School'

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Auto Supplier To Build New Manufacturing Facility In Riverside, MO

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We appreciate the support and assistance from the state of Missouri, the Kansas City region, and the City of Riverside throughout our year-long process of selecting a new location for this facility.”. We are honored that a Chinese manufacturer has chosen Riverside to be part of its global-sourcing business strategy.

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Amazon Announces Plans To Bring 1,000 Jobs To Kansas

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In Kansas, Amazon currently operates facilities in Lenexa. We’re excited to bring 1,000 great full-time jobs with benefits to the Kansas City region and proud to further invest in the state with this new fulfillment center,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s vice president of North American operations. “We Source: Amazon.com, Inc.

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FEATURE STORY: High-Tech Hubs Are Moving To Their Markets

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However, technology companies are realizing that to be truly global, they need to tap innovation at more locations and in new high-growth markets. To make downtown Pittsburgh more attractive to technology-driven, innovative companies, the local real estate community has developed Larimer’s Bakery Square and the proposed Bakery Square 2.0,