City has solid goals for economic progress City has solid goals for economic progress The Kansas City Star Editorial recently stated . . . Economic development in Lee's Summit has taken off on a more focused direction since Jim Devine was hired late last year. Devine, the executive director of the Economic Development Council, said this week that he will be judged by how well he does in attracting and keeping businesses. In some ways, that's a risky proposition.
Companies decide to leave for other reasons.
The corporate musical chairs may have little or nothing to do with the work being done by the Economic Development Council or by Devine. However, in the long run, Devine's group and other city officials will have a lot to say about how economic development occurs in Lee's Summit. Recently, the development council adopted a five-year program of goals and objectives. This idea makes sense. Too many cities ignore the companies they already have, eventually losing some that want to expand orf new offices.