The Leawood Chamber Economic Development Council

Resources, Insights, and Advocacy for Economic Development in Leawood, KS

The Leawood Economic Development Council (EDC) is the Leawood Chamber of Commerce’s organizational arm, providing key support for planning and development initiatives in Leawood.

When you want to establish or expand your business in the city of Leawood, the EDC is your source for every local business resource you need for success.

Whether you’re an architecture, engineering, or construction firm looking to develop partnerships for land development in Leawood, or a business planning growth in a new or available Leawood building, depend on the EDC team to achieve your goals.

The Leawood Economic Development Council Is Your Access to City Leadership

Get exclusive insights into key business intelligence in the greater Kansas City area.
Meet key business leaders, including the mayor and city manager of Kansas City.

The planning and development process requires strategy, navigation, experience and – most importantly – access.

Our team for economic development in Leawood, Kansas, meets four times a year for a full council meeting. When you join the Chamber of Commerce and the EDC, you are invited to bring two members from your organization.

The EDC helps you manage legislative updates, learn need-to-know development process requirements, and establish face-to-face introductions with the stakeholders you need to know.

The Value of Leawood Economic Development Council Membership

Invest in the highly desirable, future-forward city of Leawood, an inclusive community with an educated population, nationally recognized schools, and a metropolitan hub for economic activity in the Kansas City region.

Become a Council member and experience this list of extraordinary local business resources, provided by the EDC:

Membership Requirements

To become a Council member, you must become a member of the Leawood Chamber of Commerce.

Applying for EDC Membership

Once you’ve joined the Chamber, apply for Council membership, which covers all Council benefits, as well as two seats at our Full Council meetings (additional persons can attend for a minimal fee).

Sixty percent of Chamber membership comes from outside of Leawood, which allows us to provide meaningful representation for businesses across the greater Kansas City area.

We look forward to including you in our community in an exchange that will be beneficial to your business and economic development in Leawood, KS.

Contact the Economic Development Council

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Friday: 8:30 am – 4 pm

Contact Info

Stephanie Meyer

Stephanie Meyer

President and CEO