News and updates from the Mid-America Regional Council
On June 25, MARC provided a webinar for local officials about the economic issues the region faces and the needs resulting from the economic crisis. Donna Ginther, professor of economics and director of the Institute for Policy & Social Research at KU, spoke about the impact of the twin pandemic and economic crises on communities. […]
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Our 2019 annual review highlights just some of what we’ve accomplished together. We appreciate the dedicated people from local governments, nonprofit agencies, businesses and industry, educational institutions and other partners who devote countless hours of their time to the committees that guide our work to make Greater Kansas City a better place to call home. […]
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Unemployment insurance claims remain high in Kansas and Missouri but have generally trended downward during the past two weeks. During the six-week period from March 21 through April 25, there have been 672,862 new unemployment claims combined for Missouri and Kansas. Residents of the Kansas City region have filed 164,355, or 24%, of those claims. […]
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If the COVID-19 pandemic is causing you or your loved ones stress and anxiety, you are not alone. Watch for the following signs that children and adults in your life might be feeling overwhelmed. Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones. Changes in sleep or eating patterns. Difficulty […]
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As the region’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, MARC is taking steps to support regional response capabilities and to ensure the safety of our own operations and staff. We are facilitating regular planning and coordination calls among emergency services, public health and public affairs professionals, local government administrators, nonprofit organizations and other interested groups. […]
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The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), several local jurisdictions and MARC are hosting an open house to publicly display final draft designs for a regional wayfinding signage system for the Kansas City metro. The project team will share results from public surveys, meetings and field work observations. This input, as well as insights gathered […]
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In December, the MARC Board of Directors approved our 2020 Budget and Work Plan. The budget projects a stable financial outlook for the agency in 2020, ensuring that we can continue to operate effectively within our financial constraints as we help communities in Greater Kansas City address critical needs and priorities. MARC serves as a […]
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To have a significant impact on the regional economy — and on the quality of life of those who complete degrees — postsecondary attainment must lead to quality jobs in key industry sectors. Building strong connections between education and industry requires a clear understanding of currently available educational credentials. Each year, through the GradForceKC initiative, […]
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On Dec. 4, 2019, more than 100 people gathered at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center for the ninth annual Greater KC Workforce and Education Summit. The theme of the meeting this year was pathways for inclusive regional prosperity. The event featured keynote speaker Tawanna Black, founder and chief executive officer for the Center for Economic […]
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Nonprofit organizations and community groups are invited to apply for grant funding to implement educational activities, events or projects designed to promote actions that will improve water quality in the Kansas City area. MARC’s Water Quality Education Committee designed this program to improve public understanding about the negative impact that stormwater runoff has on our […]
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