Grill Nation With Jason Grill

Guests – Jason is joined by Sheri Gonzales, Vice President of the Civic Council and Director of KC Rising, Lesley Elwell, Chief People Officer at JE Dunn Construction, and John Murphy, Partner and Former Global Chair of Shook, Hardy and Bacon Law Firm and Co-Chair of KC Rising. The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) set up this show with Jason to talk about KC Rising and how Kansas City is currently competing with its peer cities. In its 5th year, KC Rising’s goal is for KC to be in the Top 10 of peer metros in quality jobs, gross metropolitan product and median household income. A fascinating dialogue and show this week on KC Rising and how its creating a sustainable 20-year+ vision to accelerate the Kansas City region’s economic growth!