IN-PERSON | CEO Series with KCADC's Tim Cowden

The CEO Series, originally established in 2001, offers members and guests the opportunity to connect with Kansas City CEOs as they share their leadership journeys, insights from their business experiences, and the latest business trends. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal and professional performance or simply hear from top industry leaders, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Tim Cowden leads strategic direction and vision for the Kansas City Area Development Council. In partnership with 250 corporate business leaders and 50+ community partners across the two-state, 18-county area, over the last five years, KCADC has helped attract $7.7 billion of new capital investment and 16,000 jobs to the KC region.

From positioning key industry strengths including advanced manufacturing, distribution and eCommerce, tech and cybersecurity, and animal health and bioscience, KCADC helps the world recognize the KC Heartland as a top destination for business and talent.

Consistently recognized as a leader in economic development, Tim Cowden has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Forbes, MarketWatch, Industry Week and The Washington Post, providing insight into top industry trends and real-time market analysis.

KCADC is ranked the No. 1 regional economic development group in the country and recognized internationally for its robust marketing communications strategies.

In the region, Tim is active on a number of boards and community focused organizations.

Tim and his wife, Monique have four children, Sarah (Mike), Joe, Anna and Jack and a grandson, Henry and a granddaughter, Charlotte.