PROJECT NAME: ReallyGoodStuff.com
LOCATION: 3500 E. 149th Street, Kansas City Missouri
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ReallyGoodStuff.com will occupy 130,000 sq. ft. in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center- KC for distribution of teaching products. Since 1992, ReallyGoodStuff.com has created products that help teachers make a difference in students’ lives. The operation is another example of infrastructure and central location making Kansas City an ideal distribution location for companies.
PROJECT IMPACT:
Employment – New Jobs: 44
New Jobs Average Wage: $36,932
EDC ASSISTANCE
Provided real property tax abatement
Site Selection
Coordination with entities involved
Technical Assistance
The redevelopment of the former Richards-Gebaur property was a City of Kansas City, Mo., strategic priority involving a substantial City investment in infrastructure improvements. The AdvanceKC strategic plan emphasizes concentration in specific industry sectors including logistics and distribution, making ReallyGoodStuff.com a key tenant of this redeveloped property.
EDC PROJECT LEAD:
STEVE RINNE
Business Development Officer
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri
1100 Walnut, Suite 1700, Kansas City, MO 64106
d: 816.691.2129
f: 816.691.2179
PARTNER ASSISTANCE:
CLINT O’NEAL
VP Business Recruitment
Missouri Partnership
12200 NW Ambassador, Suite 234
Kansas City, MO 64163
314.725.0949
CHRIS J.F. GUTIERREZ
President
Kansas City SmartPort, Inc.
30 West Pershing, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64108
816.374.5680