2013: A Year in Development

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Tom Riederer, President

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Wow. What a year the Southwest Johnson County region had in 2013! We were extremely busy tracking

numerous active projects, giving tours and presentations and attending local and national meetings and events.

One of the major highlights of 2013 was the culmination of many years of work and collaboration among

numerous partners: the Grand Opening of BNSF Railway’s Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC) Intermodal Facility.

Edgerton, Kansas now joins the ranks of cities like Chicago and Memphis as home to BNSF’s newest Intermodal

Facility. The anchor for the surrounding master-planned distribution and warehouse development that spans more

than 1,500 acres, the LPKC Intermodal Facility is a project that will impact this region for many years to come.

But that’s not all. In addition to LPKC, the Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation saw

tremendous activity at New Century AirCenter and from supporting businesses looking to locate in both Gardner

and Edgerton.

These opportunities would not be possible without the continued support from our public sector investors and

members from private industry. Thanks to you for making BUSINESS MOVE HERE. We can’t wait to see what

2014 brings.

Tom Riederer, President

Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation

Inquiries and ActivitiesThroughout 2013, there was continued interest from companies that will support the growing business base in

the region. Inquiries for small office, warehouse (smaller users), hotels, food, fuel and storage lots were some of

the most active inquiries. In 2013, we landed several projects, including:

2013Project 7498: Christensen Lumber is locating a

building components manufacturing

facility at New Century

Five Star Trucking and Marvin’s Tow Service also made the decision to locate to the region

Project Concrete: Penny’s Concrete

locating at New Century

Project Stop: QuikTrip which

opened October 10

Project IA: Perkins, which will be locating

in the former Whiskey Creek

building in Gardner

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Developments: Groundbreakings, Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings

The Arvest Bank facility,

located at E. Main and

Sycamore in Gardner,

broke ground in June and

opened in January 2014.

On July 31, The Cities of Edgerton and Gardner celebrated the

grand opening of the Big Bull Creek Wastewater Facility with

a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The facility supports the BNSF

Intermodal Facility and Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC), the

surrounding communities and future development areas.

On October 17, at a Grand Opening Ceremony, BNSF Railway

introduced its new LPKC Intermodal Facility to customers,

business and elected officials during a ribbon cutting and

dedication celebration..

History was made on October 11 as the ribbon was

cut, officially opening the I-35 and Homestead

Lane Diverging Diamond Interchange in southwest

Johnson County. Officials from Johnson County

and the cities of Edgerton and Gardner helped the

Kansas Department of Transportation cut the ribbon

at the event.

In April, DeLong Grain held a groundbreaking

ceremony. The facility at Logistics Park Kansas

City (LPKC) will be used for exporting grain and

other products using the containers brought in

to BNSF’s Intermodal Facility.

On August 20, Unilever (Project Simplification) announced a major

expansion of its facility at New Century AirCenter. The $152.5 million

project is an expansion of the current facility and the addition

of 100 new jobs. The event was attended by Governor Sam

Brownback, Unilever officials as well as local dignitaries and guests.

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Overall, we worked 23 active projects including:

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Mid-States Materials, LLC

Grafton Staffing Company

Bo-Line, LLC

Edgerton Land Holding Company, LLC –

a subsidiary of NorthPoint Development

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In the last two years, there has been

$500 million of development announced or completed in

Southwest Johnson County

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April/May: BNSF hosted

two “Sneak Peek” events

at LPKC to showcase

the facility to brokers,

developers and customers.

Nearly 500 people attended

these events.

April: The landscape at LPKC

changes as the first enormous

orange cranes are erected.

March: NorthPoint

Development (Edgerton

Land Holding Co.) was

introduced as the firm to

succeed The Allen Group

to develop the LPKC

Business Park adjacent to

the LPKC intermodal.

April: NorthPoint Development and NAI Capital

Realty announce plans to build a 500,150 square

foot, state-of-the-art speculative distribution

center at LPKC, called Inland Port 1.

June: A long-term lease is

executed with DEMDACO for

a custom-built 326,650 square

foot distribution center at

LPKC. DEMDACO specializes

in artist-driven gift and home

décor products.

September: National attendees

of the JOC Inland Distribution

Conference tour LPKC.

September: Walls at

Inland Port 1 are lifted.

October: On October 17, dignitaries

descend on Edgerton for the grand opening

of BNSF’s LPKC Intermodal Facility.

Logistics Park Kansas City: TimelineIt was a big year for Logistics Park Kansas City (LPKC). A 1,500-acre master-planned

distribution and warehouse development, LPKC is anchored by BNSF Railway’s 443-acre

state-of-the-art Intermodal Facility. In 2013, the full-service LPKC Intermodal Facility opened,

offering all levels of domestic and international intermodal service. With direct access to

I-35, LPKC is designed to accommodate the growing demands of freight rail shippers.

The LPKC Intermodal Facility features:

• 48,000 feet of track (six 8,000-foot strip tracks)

• 4,300 container stacking spots and almost 2,000 paved parking spaces

• Five wide-span, all-electric cranes

• Foreign Trade Zone

• Approximately 1,100 acres of developable land surrounding the Intermodal Facility to accommodate

warehouses and distribution centers

• 500,150 square foot speculative building now under construction

Visit www.logisticsparkkc.com for more information.

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Planning for the FutureSouthwest Johnson County Area Plan: With the potential development surrounding LPKC, the cities of Gardner

and Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas Department of Transportation and

MARC (Mid-America Regional Council) sponsored the Southwest Plan to help

identify development potential and assist planning for future infrastructure

needs. After more than a year of input and meetings, the Southwest

Johnson County Area Plan was completed in October 2013.

City of Gardner Comprehensive Plan: The City of

Gardner began working on its Comprehensive Plan. The community and

business workshops were held on November 21 and 22. Some of the issues

and priorities identified in the workshops included: the need to improve

and maintain roads, parks and other infrastructure, create an environment

friendly to business and strengthen the identity and maintain the character

of Gardner. The plan is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2014.

Mega-Warehouses: A new generation of huge distribution centers

is sprouting from the fields of far southwest Johnson County along the

Interstate 35 corridor, confirming Kansas City’s arrival as a major national

logistical hub.

Kansas Receives Gold Shovel Award from Area Development: A leading publication covering site selection

and facility planning named Kansas a 2013 Gold Shovel recipient. Area

Development’s Annual Shovel Awards recognize state economic

development agencies that drive significant job creation through innovative

policies, infrastructure improvements, processes and promotions that

attract new employers as well as investments in expanded facilities.

The State of Kansas Lists First in its Region by Site Selection Magazine: Kansas ranks 13th among all states for

expansions and new facilities opened in 2012. With 122 new facilities and

expansions in 2012, Kansas led all states in its region. Kansas also had the

most economic development projects in the region over the three year period

from 2010 - 2012, with 274 new facilities and expansions.

Intermodal 101: The City of Edgerton held a series of informational

meetings called “Intermodal 101” for residents. The meetings were held on

four successive Mondays in September, with topics such as: Logistics Park

KC: What is an Intermodal, Public Safety, Employment and Infrastructure and

Transportation and Development.

EDC Founder and JCAC Executive Director RetiresAfter almost 25 years as the Executive Director for the Johnson County

Airport Commission, Lee Metcalfe, A.A.E., announced his retirement effective

November 30, 2013. Lee was also one of the founding fathers of the

Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation. The Johnson

County Airport Commission holds a permanent board position on the EDC

Board. Colin McKee, A.A.E., was selected by the Johnson County Airport

Commission as its new Executive Director and Colin joined the EDC Board.

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Meetings and EventsAs part of its outreach to the real estate, development, site selection and transportation/logistics

communities, EDC attended several meetings and events in 2013, including:

Momentum 2013 KC SmartPort’s Industry Briefing on April 17, 2013

Meetings and Presentations• KCRAR (Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors)

• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)

• CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member)

• SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors)

• Reece & Nichols Agent Meeting

• KCADC Quarterly and Annual Meetings

• Optimists Club

• Ottawa Chamber (First Friday)

• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America)

Journal of Commerce (JOC) Inland Distribution Conference held in Kansas City September 18-19, 2013

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) conference in Houston in

November with a group from KC SmartPort

Consultant Trips• Traveled to Chicago with KC SmartPort on five consultant visits

• Participated in a KCADC consultant trip to Minneapolis

In 2013, EDC also participated in several meetings with transportation officials regarding needs in

Southwest Johnson County and continue one-on-one meetings and tours with companies interested

in development opportunities in this area.

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2013 EDC Officers and Retiring Board Members: Thank you for your service.

Chairman: Chip Corcoran, Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting

Vice Chairman: Jennifer Miller, Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI)

Secretary/Treasurer: Arlen Kleinsorge, McCownGordon Construction

Past Chairman: Chris Herre, Rose Design Build

Retiring Board Member: Wayne Bennett, Continental Title Company

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