Independence Economic Development Council – To support the economic growth of Independence through the creation of new employment opportunities and the attraction of private capital investment.

Uptown Market Ribbon Cutting, August 23, 2018, 211 W. Truman Rd., Independence, Missouri 64050. Photo: © John Howe / Howe Creative Photography, 110 S. Liberty Street, Independence, Missouri 64050. All rights reserved, 2018

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Success By The Numbers:
2021 Progress Report

797 Businesses Assisted

63 Projects Completed

544 New Jobs Created & 530 Jobs Retained

$ 110 M Capital Investment

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Best Place to Work: Archwell Health

The 2022 Independence Council for Economic Development Business Awards, presented by Truman Heartland Community Foundation was held on May 12 at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Archwell Health was awarded Best Place to Work – sponsored by Community America Credit Union. Enjoy the feature video below shown at the event.

Small Business of the Year: Asphaltic Surfaces

The 2022 Independence Council for Economic Development Business Awards, presented by Truman Heartland Community Foundation was held on May 12 at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Asphaltic Surfaces was awarded Small Business of the Year – sponsored by Heartland Business Capital. Enjoy the feature video below shown at the event.

Philanthropic Business of the Year: Comcast

The 2022 Independence Council for Economic Development Business Awards, presented by Truman Heartland Community Foundation was held on May 12 at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center. Comcast was awarded Philanthropic Business of the Year – sponsored by Community Services League. Enjoy the feature video below shown at the event.