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Heartland Economic Development Course
Provides Intensive Professional Development
Patrick Mulcahy, the Director of Economic Development for City of Florissant was one of 91 economic development professionals to attend the Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) April 17-21, 2023 in Blue Springs, Missouri. Heartland attendees receive fundamental economic development training on topics ranging from business, retention and expansion, workforce development, real estate development, and entrepreneurship to marketing, finance, ethics, and managing economic development organizations.
The 2023 HEDC class included representatives from Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota, trained by nationally recognized faculty from within the profession of economic development. HEDC is coordinated by the Institute for Decision Making at the University of Northern Iowa and is accredited by the International Economic Development Council.
“Heartland provides economic developers an opportunity to learn proven skills, techniques and best practices for use in their organizations and home communities.” says Lisa Powell, HEDC Board Chair. “Our goal is to provide a solid foundation upon which each developer can build their base of knowledge and experience.”
The Heartland Economic Development Course is a partnership of the Kansas Economic Development Alliance, Professional Developers of Iowa, Missouri Economic Development Council, Nebraska Economic Developers Association, Select Oklahoma, and the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Coming Soon to Florissant
Ollie's Bargain Outlet is the newest business coming to the City of Florissant! They will be located in the Flower Valley Shopping Center in the old Shop n' Save. Planet Fitness filled half of this space several years ago and Ollie's will fill the other half very soon. They have signed a lease and recently received approval from Planning and Zoning for their sign, so we expect to see work on the building and for them to move in very soon. We will keep you updated when we have information on the official grand opening!
Here is some more information for those who are interested in what Ollie's is all about!
Ollie’s is America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. Their 476 stores sell merchandise of all descriptions and some beyond description.
You’ll find real brands at real bargain prices in every department, from housewares to sporting goods to flooring and to food. Ollie’s buyers scour the world looking for closeouts, overstocks, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods, and irregulars.
Much of the merchandise comes direct from the finest manufacturers in the country and abroad. For example, if a manufacturer makes too much of an item, or changes their packaging, Ollie’s will buy the overstocked or old packaged items. So, you will always find famous brand name products at Ollie’s, but a lot of them could be last year’s colors, patterns, or packaging that traditional retailers won’t sell.
Ollie’s has also worked very closely with financial institutions. When companies are liquidated, the banks will often sell remaining inventories and turn them into cash. Ollie’s will buy the goods back and pass the savings on to you, the customer.