Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission

What Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission does

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission (KBRPC) is a non-profit regional planning organization established in 1968 that serves as the designated Economic Development District for seven counties in West Central Missouri: Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, St. Clair, and Vernon. The organization delivers professional planning, grant writing and administration, transportation planning, hazard mitigation planning, economic development support, and community development services to county and municipal government members across an area encompassing roughly 50 municipalities, a population of approximately 112,950, and 4,785 square miles. KBRPC also administers two wholly-controlled 501(c)(3) affiliates — Truman Regional Community Development Corporation (TRCDC) for community development and the Community Association of Regional Enterprises (CARE) for business development — and participates in the START HERE Business Acceleration Network supporting rural entrepreneurs.

KBRPC's core technical capabilities include ArcGIS-based interactive web mapping for regional planning, the LOIS (Location One Information System) site selection database, traffic data collection using Armadillo Speed Sensors, and specialized federal program administration such as the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan, the EDA Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the MoDOT-led $38 million Kaysinger Bridge Bundle initiative, the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, and the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant subgrant program. The technology stack is conventional for a public-sector planning body, centered on GIS, traffic sensors, and digital grant intake rather than proprietary software products.

Revenue mechanics rely on three primary streams: annual membership dues from county and municipal governments, fee-based grant writing and administration services (with discounted rates for members), and contract-based planning and technical assistance. Significant supplemental funding flows from federal and state grants administered on behalf of member communities, including the $750,000 Paul Park Service Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant and $400,000 EDA award. The organization operates with a five-person staff — Executive Director Ashley Swartz, Regional Planners Teresa Heckenlively and Eric Clay, Grants Manager Shannon Stewart, and Fiscal Officer Lisa Mayle — through a Board of Directors governance structure with Full Commission meetings open to public participation.

Name

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission

Legal name

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission

Website

https://kaysinger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission is a non-profit regional planning organization established in 1968 that delivers transportation planning, hazard mitigation, grant writing, economic development, and community development services to seven county governments and approximately 50 municipalities across West Central Missouri under an EDA-designated Economic Development District mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Planning Services

NAICS

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Regional planning services
• Grant writing administration
• Economic development planning
• Hazard mitigation planning
• Transportation planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Clinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: County and municipal governments pay membership dues to access planning services, grant writing support, and regional representation. Members receive discounted rates for services.
2. Grant Writing and Administration Services: Fee-based grant writing and administration services provided to local governments and non-profits. Members receive reduced rates.
3. Contract Services: Various planning and technical assistance services provided on contract basis to member communities, including transportation planning, hazard mitigation planning, and environmental assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission is a regional planning organization delivering professional planning, grant writing and administration, economic development, community development, transportation planning, and hazard mitigation planning services to seven counties and 50 municipalities in West Central Missouri. It operates as a membership-based entity, an EDA-designated Economic Development District, and an administrator of grant programs including the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant and Quad Lakes Solid Waste Management District.

Product overview

Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission is a regional planning organization that does not operate a unified software product; instead, it delivers a portfolio of professional planning and development services to member cities and counties across seven counties in West Central Missouri. The core offerings include Regional Planning Services (transportation, hazard mitigation, broadband, JLUS), Grant Writing & Administration, Economic Development Support, Community Development, Transportation Planning, Hazard Mitigation Planning, and specialized programs such as the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program, the SS4A Safety Action Plan, and the Quad Lakes Solid Waste Management District. These services are complemented by sub-products including Mapping/GIS (ArcGIS-based), Environmental Assessments (NEPA Reviews), Complete Streets Planning, ARPA Assistance, Traffic Count Services (using an Armadillo Speed Sensor), and the LOIS site selection database. Affiliate programs include the START HERE Business Acceleration Network and the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Program, with affiliate nonprofits CARE (business development) and TRCDC (community development) providing additional support. The organization operates as a membership-based planning commission established in 1968, not as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Planning Services Professional planning resources and coordination services for member counties, including transportation planning, hazard mitigation planning, broadband planning, and joint land use studies to support the public health, safety, and economic prosperity of the region.
• Grant Writing & Administration Grant writing, administration, and opportunity search services for local governments and nonprofits, covering applications, project scope management, compliance with state/federal guidelines, and reporting for community improvements such as water/sewer systems, bridges, fire stations, and sidewalks.
• Economic Development Support Economic development planning, strategic planning, workshops, business plan development, housing needs assessments, and coordination with federal, state, regional, and local partners to strengthen the region's economy.
• Community Development Community development services addressing infrastructure, public facilities, community facilities, housing rehabilitation, public services, clearance/acquisition, code enforcement, planning, and demolition to build more robust and resilient communities.
• Transportation Planning Regional transportation planning coordination with MoDOT, transportation prioritization, bicycle and pedestrian planning, complete/livable streets planning, and public transit coordination for the seven-county region.
• Hazard Mitigation Planning

Quantifiable outcome

• Hundreds of projects successfully overseen and managed
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• National Park Service (NPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Awarded $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant through NPS Historic Preservation Fund to establish subgrant program for historic property rehabilitation in the seven-county region.
• New GrowthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development corporation home to the START HERE Revolving Loan Fund and Women's Business Center. Works with Kaysinger on regional economic development and the START HERE Business Acceleration Network to support rural entrepreneurs and businesses.
• West Central Missouri Community Action AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers programs from affordable housing to energy conservation. Works with affiliated CDC New Growth on community and economic health, including credit building assistance and workforce supports.
• Small Business Development Centers (MOSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides no-cost business counseling with courses and classes. Two centers serve west central Missouri at State Fair Community College and Missouri Southern State University.
• University of Missouri ExtensionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtension offices through the region host small business counselors and provide market research and entrepreneur resources.
• MOSourceLinksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide online entrepreneurship resource center with business counselors and directories to help businesses find resources.
• Osage Valley Electric CooperativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides rural community and economic development services to west central Missouri region along with electricity. Works alongside START HERE partners.
• Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides strategic programs, incentives, and support for businesses and communities. Kaysinger assists communities with CDBG applications and Economic Development District coordination.
• Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaysinger partners with MoDOT for local transportation input through the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), regional transportation planning, and statewide initiatives. Joint work on transportation work plan development.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with FEMA and SEMA on hazard mitigation planning for the seven-county region. Current HMP allows counties to be eligible for FEMA financial funding.
• Missouri State Emergency Management Association (SEMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with SEMA on local mitigation plans and disaster preparedness for the region.
• Economic Development Administration (EDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaysinger designated as Economic Development District (EDD) by EDA for over 40 years. Coordinates economic development activities and makes communities eligible for EDA grant and loan funds.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with USDA on various economic development projects supporting business expansion, infrastructure, and rural development.
• TRCDC (Truman Regional Community Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)3 organization administered by Kaysinger specializing in community development. Provided space for various programs including State Fair Community College Clinton Campus.
• CARE (Community Association of Regional Enterprises)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c)3 organization administered by Kaysinger focused on business development. Has small revolving loan fund for small businesses in the region.
• Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - Kaysinger Basin Bridge BundlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner$38 million project to replace or rehabilitate up to 25 poor-condition bridges across the seven-county region, bringing them up to current standards by November 2027.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• East-West Gateway Council of Governments: St. Louis metropolitan regional planning body performing transportation, hazard mitigation, and community/economic development planning for member jurisdictions. Directly comparable to KBRPC in mandate and service categories, though operating at much larger scale in an urban region.
• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC): Kansas City regional planning association providing transportation, hazard mitigation, and economic development services to counties and municipalities. Same EDA-designated EDD model and overlapping service portfolio with KBRPC.
• Meramec Regional Planning Commission: Rural Missouri RPC serving multiple counties with transportation planning, hazard mitigation, grant writing, and economic development support. Closest peer by structure, geographic setting, and service mix.
• Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments: Multi-county regional planning organization in northwest Missouri offering planning, grant administration, and community development services to member governments under the same Missouri RPC framework as KBRPC.
• Green Hills Regional Planning Commission: Rural north-central Missouri RPC providing planning, economic development, and grant writing services to member counties and municipalities under the same state-authorized commission structure.
• Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments: Multi-county Missouri regional planning commission delivering transportation, community development, and grant administration to rural counties. Same statutory model and comparable rural service footprint.
• Bootheel Regional Planning Commission: Southeast Missouri RPC serving rural Bootheel counties with planning, grant writing, and economic development services. Comparable in mandate, rural geography, and reliance on federal pass-through funding.
• South Central Missouri Council of Governments: Rural south-central Missouri COG offering regional planning, transportation coordination, and community development to member counties. Operates under the same Missouri RPC framework as KBRPC.
• Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission: Southeast Missouri RPC providing planning, economic development, and grant services to member counties. Directly comparable structure and rural service territory to KBRPC.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National membership association representing the regional planning and development organization industry, including the very peer set KBRPC competes within. Comparable in mission of representing RPCs and EDDs, but functions as an industry body rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kaysinger.rpc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaysingerbasinrpc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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