- PRESS RELEASE -
Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
Blue Springs, MO- July 9, 2009-
For more information, contact:
Brien Starner, President
Blue Springs EDC
816-228-0209
bstarner@bluespringsedc.com
Blue Spring Economic Development Corporation & Blue Springs Growth Initiative Announce the Hiring of Brad Scott
Blue Springs - Bill Wrisinger, Chairman of the Blue Springs Growth Initiative (BSGI), announced today the hiring of Brad Scott to assist with Strategic Planning and Public Affairs. BSGI is a not-for-profit organization charged with overseeing the development of the Missouri Innovation Park at Blue Springs. The Park's initial anchor will be the Mizzou Center will house and foster the growth of research and technology based 21st Century jobs for the Greater Kansas City region.
"Brad has a great deal of experience in advancing highly complex and multifaceted projects. This is very much a public\private endeavor and we are appreciative of his help." Wrisinger added, "It doesn't hurt that he graduated from both Blue Springs High School and the University of Missouri."
"Mayor Carson Ross, the City Council and Brien Starner have done outstanding work in guiding the MIP through critical stages, but we owe it to the community to build a team to support their efforts. Frankly, it wasn't a very hard sell to get Brad on board; he loves Blue Springs and the University of Missouri and this project is right in his wheelhouse." Wrisinger added.
Brien Starner, President of the Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation said, "I knew Brad from my previous position and marveled at the things he accomplished as the Regional Administrator for the General Services Administration. It was clear to me that he was committed to advancing economic opportunities in the Kansas City area. He deals with people and issues head-on and believes the public has a right to know about every facet of a project's progress. We need that kind of commitment and clarity of focus."
Brad Scott served as the former Regional Administrator for the General Services Administration covering a four-state area from Kansas City; the federal government's landlord. Under his leadership the IRS Service Center and the Cape Girardeau Courthouse were completed. He conveyed the Old Post Office and Customs House in St. Louis to the State for redevelopment, and he kicked off the Jefferson City Courthouse, the National Nuclear Security Administration project (Honeywell) and the downtown GSA\FEMA building.
Scott said, "I am thrilled to be working on behalf of my hometown and my University. Mayor Ross and the City Council have propelled the community forward with a very progressive vision. I hope to contribute to making that vision a reality. That's what I have done in the past and I hope to do it again."
Scott added, "Blue Springs has assembled the land, a plan and the foundation of a great team. The community and the leadership have provided support and our partners at Mizzou are very excited about the opportunity. Moreover, this project continues building the momentum within the Kansas City region in securing its place in the world market for Life Science, Animal Health, Alternative Energy and Nutrition."
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Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
1600 NE Coronado Drive
Blue Springs, MO 64014
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