Tim Cowden

Background

About Tim Cowden

I have nearly four decades of experience in economic development and corporate recruitment having held senior positions at the community and regional level. I have had the excellent fortune of being able to combine this experience with five years of front line sales/customer service, marketing and operational experience in a traditional business environment.My leadership role with the Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) provides me with the privilege of working with highly accomplished professionals known as among the very best in this industry.I work closely with economic development partners across Missouri and Kansas, covering 18 counties and more than 50 communities. Our mission is to grow the OneKC region in the areas of advanced manufacturing, bioscience/animal health, transportation/logistics, manufacturing, headquarters and information technology corporate attraction. Over the last five years, KCADC has helped attract $7.7 billion of new capital investment and jobs to the KC region.As a recognized leader in economic development, I’ve 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. It’s always a pleasure to help the world recognize the KC region as a top destination for business and talent.