News and updates from the Mid-America Regional Council
Are you looking for regional COVID-19 data, testing opportunities or where to get a vaccine? Visit http://www.PrepareMetroKC.org, the region’s emergency preparedness website, for the latest updates related to COVID-19 in the Kansas City metropolitan area, including: Testing Testing is the only way to know for sure who has the virus and who doesn’t. Anyone with […]
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The events of Sept. 11, 2001, forever changed how communities prepare for and work to prevent intentional terrorist attacks and other emergencies. In response to the tragedy, local agencies committed to working together through the Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee to strengthen relationships and make investments. Through the committee, the Kansas City region engages a […]
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The MARC 2020 Annual Review highlights the region’s accomplishments as we came together in new ways. The report features important milestones across seven ambitious goal areas, while looking ahead to what’s next. We want to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary work of servant leaders in our region in the past year. Thank you for your […]
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A recent report is putting a spotlight on public sector jobs in the Kansas City metropolitan region. The Public Sector Talent-to-Industry Exchange (TIE) report identifies strategies to expand the talent pipeline into hard-to-fill government positions. TIEs are replicable public/private partnerships that bring industry and education groups together to solve workforce challenges, offer an economic and […]
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 MARC Annual Regional Assembly on June 11. Hundreds of people joined the event, which was virtual this year. The program celebrated regional accomplishments, recognized public health’s critical leadership role and showcased two original works of art. The event also included four Regional Leadership Awards. Each year, […]
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Please join us for the 2021 MARC Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards on June 11. At this event, we’ll look back on the challenges and triumphs of the past year and recognize our Regional Leadership Award recipients. We’re excited to present this year’s event virtually. You can register here. There is no charge to participate. […]
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The MARC Board of Directors elected a new slate of officers. Commissioner Harold Johnson Jr., Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, was elected chair at the Jan. 26 Board meeting. He replaces Commissioner Rob Roberts, Miami County, Kansas, who served as chair for the past two years. Johnson joined the MARC Board in June […]
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PrepareMetroKC.org is the go-to website for residents in the nine-county Kansas City region to prepare for any emergency. And now it has a new look. The redesigned site makes it easier for visitors to quickly and easily access critical information. Additionally, PrepareMetroKC.org is now responsive to all devices and its content is available for translation […]
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