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Our work

Creating a region of opportunity

Our work is organized into separate but interrelated focus areas. Each plays an important role in achieving our vision — a region of opportunity that supports its people, places and communities.

Fostering collaboration

To build a region we're proud to call home

Some issues reach across the boundaries of individual communities. Often, they can only be addressed by working together. MARC creates a space for the Kansas City region to come together to find and implement solutions that create a community people are proud to call home.

What we're working on

MARC brings together stakeholders from across the region to address the most important issues facing Greater Kansas City. Here's what we've been working on lately.

Regional Housing Work

Plentiful and affordable housing impacts access to jobs and education, economic development, and quality of life. Together with local leaders and stakeholders, MARC is working to identify a collaborative path forward that addresses regional housing challenges and possible solutions.

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Regional Public Sector Jobs Board

Job seekers can visit MetroKCGovJobs.org to find open positions in city, county and state governments and public sector organizations. This project was developed by the Government-to-University initiative.

Public Officials Directory

The 2025 Public Officials Directory features updated contact information for public officials, municipalities, emergency services and transit services.

Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards

Register today

Please join us on Friday, June 13, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.

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Government Training Institute

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Expand your skills and explore new skills with training opportunities from MARC's Government Training Institute.

GTI's select and schedule courses are designed to meet many organizations' training and scheduling needs. You determine the course, then select a convenient time and location.
GTI partners with the LANTEC Corporate Training center to offer virtual, instructor-led courses in a variety of technical and professional skills.