The Great Plains and Midwest regions of the United States stand at an economic crossroads, requiring an ongoing, collective effort to sustain and grow the region. Now is the time for the Heartland region to:

• Leverage its combined assets into one regional voice

• Accelerate economic growth, and

• Secure a competitive edge in our global economy

Powered by the collective efforts of business and civic leaders in Des Moines, Kansas City, Omaha and St. Louis, the Heartland Civic Collaborative is an ongoing, joint effort that sustains and grows our four-metro mega-region. We strategically amplify and capitalize on key strengths and address shared challenges.