Overview

The Economic Development Council works to retain, support, and collaborate with existing businesses while also recruiting new businesses that are inline with the city’s long-term strategic plan.

Established by Municipal Code Section 120.210.

Mem​bers

The Economic Development Council has a total of 14 members. The City appoints ten of the fourteen members. Four of the membership seats are standing positions appointed by:  Blue Springs School District, Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Alive!. One Council member will be assigned annually to serve as a non-voting liaison. 

Those members appointed by the Mayor shall be for terms of three years. Members appointed by other entities shall serve until the entity appoints a replacement.
 

Meetings

Meetings are held at 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of even numbered months in the Training Room - 210, City Hall, 903 W. Main.