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Mid-America Regional Council operates as the designated planning agency and Area Agency on Aging for the bistate Kansas City metropolitan region, spanning multiple counties across Missouri and Kansas. The council administers federal programs connecting older adults and people with disabilities to essential services including nutrition support, transportation assistance, and Medicare counseling. MARC's aging services division coordinates a network of community partners to deliver meals, legal aid, and caregiver resources throughout the service area. The organization's economic development initiatives include maintaining the Opportunity Zones mapping platform, which visualizes federal tax incentive districts across the region. This geographic tool helps align private investment capital with local development priorities in qualifying census tracts. MARC provides data analysis and technical assistance to municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders pursuing Opportunity Zone projects. Through its role as a regional convener, MARC facilitates cross-jurisdictional planning and resource coordination among local governments, nonprofits, and service providers. The council organizes regular programming for Older Americans Month to highlight senior services and support systems. MARC's integrated approach addresses interconnected challenges in transportation, housing, workforce development, and community services across the metropolitan area.