EDC Overview

EDC Mission Statement

The objective of the Organization shall be to promote the general welfare of the City through quality economic development and quality of life projects, including but not limited to fostering and encouraging all facets of development: industrial, commercial and residential – which will have a significant impact upon the economic growth of De Soto.

Activities and Benefits of the EDC
Being a member of the De Soto EDC certainly has its advantages! The EDC can benefit your company in many ways:

Members get an "inside scoop" on development projects, which translates to possible business leads!
Promoting De Soto as a great place to live and work to potential residents means more customers for you!
As a member of the EDC, your company has input on marketing initiatives.
EDC members help create and maintain a climate for business growth and strong quality of life.
Being a resource for you as your business grows: demographics, vital research information and contact information. Turnaround time is important and we work to get you the information you need by the next business day...if not earlier!
As the EDC attracts new business, it broadens De Soto's tax base and strengthens the economy.
Networking opportunities to provide increased visibility for your business.
Your organization gets the satisfaction and recognition of being an important part of planned economic development growth in De Soto.

EDC Membership Investments are based on a tiered structure:

Platinum Member, $1000

Logo displayed on web site
Listed on EDC letterhead as a Platinum member
Banner with your company name displayed at all meetings
1 Newsletter feature on your company
8 free Chamber lunches
Web page link
Membership Certificate
1 vote for Board of Director’s position
Eligible for a board position

Gold Member, $750

Web page link
1 Newsletter feature on your company
6 free Chamber luncheons
6 Annual Dinner tickets
Membership Certificate
1 vote for Board of Director’s position
Eligible for a board position

Silver Member, $500

Web page link
4 free Chamber luncheons
2 Annual Dinner tickets
Membership Certificate
1 vote for Board of Director’s position
Eligible for a board position

Bronze Member, $250

2 free Chamber luncheons
1 Annual Dinner ticket
Membership Certificate
1 vote for Board of Director’s position
Eligible for a board position

Member Level, $150

Membership Certificate
1 vote for Board of Director’s position
Eligible for a board position

EDC members are encouraged to be active in the EDC and provide input to the Board as decisions are made that will have a lasting impact on De Soto. New memberships are prorated by quarter. The membership drive campaign begins in November and should be remitted by January. In accordance to the EDC By-Laws, member of the EDC must also be a member of the De Soto Chamber of Commerce.

The members of the EDC are invited to attend Quarterly Membership Meetings, which are held in March, June, September and December.

While the De Soto Economic Development Council and the City of work closely together, the DEDC is not a department of the City of De Soto. However, the City does provide funding to help the DEDC achieve its mission of promoting economic development.

Contact Information
If you would like to receive information on locating your company to De Soto, please contact the EDC offices at 913-583-1585. For specific information, please see the Contact list below:

Type of Information Needed:	Contact:	Phone:
Chamber of Commerce	Sara Ritter Executive Director	913-583-1585
City Information (Administration and Finance)	Pat Guilfoyle City Administrator	913-583-1182
Codes Department	Steve Chick, Sr. Building Official	913-583-1182
Community Development	Linda Bohnsack Planning Coordinator	913-583-1182
Economic Development	Sara Ritter Executive Director	913-583-1585
Planning Department	Mike Brungardt City Engineer	913-583-1182