State of the Cities Set April 10

The Clay County Economic Development Council will host the 2008 State of the City Address 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, at Harrah's North Kansas City, 1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City.

Featured speakers will be representatives from Clay County cities, including Gladstone, Liberty, Smithville, Kearney and Excelsior Springs. They will present information on public and private developments within their communities.

To reserve seats for the luncheon or for additional information, call (816) 468-4989 or e-mail info@clayedc.com.

The Clay County Economic Development Council is a public/private partnership of the Clay County Commission and area business and civic leaders. The Council’s goals are to attract and retain business and industry for the county and to promote a positive economic development climate.