News and updates from the Mid-America Regional Council
Retail is a sector that is important to many people but changes considerably over time. The presence of retail stores, the way they are built and the health of the industry contribute to how we use land and transportation. Local and state governments are also concerned with the health of the retail industry, as taxes […]
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You’re invited to the 10th annual Greater KC Workforce and Education Summit on Thursday, Dec. 3! The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the labor market and rapidly accelerated the use of technology for education and training purposes, undoubtedly shifting the way we will work and learn forever. It has also shined a spotlight on systemic racism […]
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How were people in metropolitan Kansas City feeling before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our region? How might their perceptions change as they react to the tumultuous events of 2020? The newly redesigned Greater Kansas City Quality of Life dashboard will help to answer those questions. Based on surveys conducted by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation […]
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Vision Zero is a strategic philosophy that aims to eliminate traffic fatalities for all users — drivers, transit users, pedestrians of all ages and abilities, and bicyclists. The first-ever Pathways to Vision Zero Summit introduces policymakers, community representatives and change-makers to the importance of Vision Zero and examines focus areas that are working to achieve zero traffic […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work. Like many local employers, MARC was forced to act fast earlier this year in response to stay-at-home orders, with only a couple of weeks to create and implement a telework program that would accommodate staff working 100% remotely. As the pandemic progressed, like employers around the […]
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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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