The Downtown Shareholders of Kansas City
The mission of the Downtown Shareholders is to stimulate, promote and encourage the revitalization of the downtown area as a thriving and profitable center of business, commerce, culture, residence, entertainment and other activities. The Downtown Shareholders is governed by a self-elected Board of Directors. An Executive Committee, appointed by the Chairman and approved by the Board of Directors, act as a leadership group for the Board. The members of the organization from the Gold Sponsor level annually elect up to three members to represent them on the Board of Directors.

The Downtown Shareholders staff carries out the mission of the organization under the leadership of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors and Executive Committee meet on a monthly basis. All members are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings of the Board of Directors. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about the activities of the organization and its committees. Committees are appointed as needed to undertake special projects that support the mission of the organization.

The KBA is the state's largest-ever commitment to expanding Kansas' research capabilities, promoting innovation, and encouraging company formation that will create high-paying jobs for generations to come. The $581 million initiative is designed to: build world-class research capacity; foster the formation and growth of bioscience startups; support expansion of the state's bioscience clusters; and facilitate industrial expansion and attraction.

BPU is a true business partner – business-minded, yet caring and concerned about the community they serve. Add to that the area availability of a skilled work force with a high work ethic, excellent quality of life, central Mid-west location and convenient access to major transportation networks (ground, barge, rail or air) and Kansas City, Kansas becomes a popular choice for doing business and raising a family.

Owned by the citizens it serves, BPUís mission is to be the utility of choice and the workplace of choice while improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.

The work of the Chamber Foundation, a 501c3 public charity, allows the KCK Chamber to provide the programming, services and campaigns that will benefit both the chamber and community including workforce development, business retention and recruitment assistance and special resource funding.

Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center
The Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC) provides measurable productivity and profitability gains to manufacturers throughout Kansas. As a not-for-profit organization, MAMTC's experts bring unbiased recommendations and world-class techniques to manufacturing, printing and distribution companies. MAMTC's 20/20 vision focuses on 20 percent growth and 20 percent cost reductions to keep manufacturing companies competitive and communities thriving.

MAMTC's key business areas include: Lean enterprise, quality management / ISO, Six Sigma, growth strategies, human resources, plant layout, marketing, technology / automation, environmental compliance, business planning and supply chain management. 

MAMTC is an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP) and the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC).

With a focus on re-establishing downtown, housing revitalization already in progress and a strong commitment from the business community, the greatest resurgence story in Wyandotte County may still lay ahead.

Workforce Partnership
Workforce Partnership is committed to building a workforce development system that meets the needs of both job seekers and employers throughout the Kansas City area. They have a network of career centers in Johnson, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties offering professional expertise to employers and job seekers. Employers need qualified workers to compete in an increasingly global economy. A qualified and skilled workforce is critical for the region to continue to attract and retain business. Wyandotte's economy depends on it. Workforce Partnership can connect local employers with qualified job candidates.