Kansas City Market Pulse - KC Growth & Development Trends - Joe Perry on Lee's Summit, Economic Expansion & What's Next

In this episode of The Kansas City Market Pulse, Logan Freeman sits down with Joe Perry, President of the Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council, to unpack what’s really driving growth across one of the Kansas City metro’s most active development corridors.Joe shares firsthand insight into how municipalities attract investment, what developers and investors should be watching right now, and how economic development decisions shape long-term real estate demand.This conversation is essential listening for anyone tracking municipal growth, site selection, workforce trends, and Midwest expansion strategies.Topics covered:• Lee’s Summit growth drivers• Economic development strategy & incentives• What cities look for in developers and investors• Infrastructure, workforce, and planning priorities• How municipal decisions impact CRE fundamentalsThe Kansas City Market Pulse covers every municipality in the metro, so you don’t have to sit through hours of planning meetings to stay informed.