About KCIC

History

In 1988, the Kansas City Industrial Council was founded when industry leaders began working together on the problems common to all industrial districts. The group, originally called the Kansas City Industrial Crescent, was formed with a volunteer board to coordinate cooperation between the various industrial associations in Kansas City. With assistance from the City Council, the Economic Development Corporation, the Kansas City Planning & Development department and the KC Public Works department, KCIC created a comprehensive report titled “Rebuilding Kansas City’s Industrial Base.” In the report, KCIC proposed creating a more favorable industrial climate by repairing the aging industrial infrastructure, modernizing for competitiveness, encouraging excellence in education and job training, cleaning up environmental hazards and reducing blight in our industrial districts.

Mission

It is the mission of the Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC) to promote and to advocate for the development of Kansas City’s industrial areas.

Vision

The Kansas City Industrial Council (KCIC) is recognized by business, industry and government as an aggressive force in the allocation of public and private resources to develop and maintain the infrastructure, cleanliness, and safety of the city’s industrial areas; thereby assuring Kansas City is regarded as a prime location for industry.

KCIC Demographics

Over 1000 members representing six key industrial areas that include:

• 2,900 businesses
• 56,800 employees
• $12.5 billion in sales
• $36.6 million in real estate property taxe