Kansas City 'Heavies' Celebrate Prez Biden's Infrastructure Bill

This cowtown is eager to "build back better" with a new influx of cash that might be worth a bit less thanks to rampant inflation.

Still, here's a peek at the bright side . . .

“When your infrastructure is good, your economic development follows. That creates more jobs, that creates more opportunities for the unemployed and underserved,” Executive director of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City Bridgette Williams said. 

“This is really a shot in the arm.”Williams will now focus on working with states to prioritize infrastructure projects in the Kansas City area, as she wants to make sure the region gets its fair share of investment.

Let's not forget that Bridgette Williams also serves as the Executive Chair of the Kansas City Economic Development Corporation - The EDC.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com news link . . .

Construction industry optimistic about infrastructure law

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The executive director of the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City said President Joe Biden's new infrastructure law will be a shot in the arm for the construction industry with a positive, trickle-down impact in other industries. The law sets aside $1 trillion for infrastructure projects over the next five years.