02/25/2026
๐ On Friday, February 20, 2026, Paola witnessed a historic milestone: the official groundbreaking ceremony for our new facility, hosted by the Paola Chamber of Commerce. The day was brisk but sunny, and we were grateful for the wide show of support from community members, government leaders, and beyond. A big thank you to all who attended and celebrated with us:
-Congresswoman Sharice Davids
-Mayor Leigh House, our dedicated Paola City Council, and the hardworking staff at City of Paola
-Janet McRae, Economic Development Consultant
-Trey Martin (Representing U.S. Senator Roger Marshall)
-Jason Osterhaus (Representing U.S. Senator Jerry Moran)
-Many local leaders
๐ค Events like this truly takes a village. Kodion Energy team is so grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to make Friday a success:
-Paola Chamber Board of Directors.
-Rob George of Legacy Contractors.
-Lee Mott for providing the sound, and the Paola Fire Department for allowing us the use of the podium
-City of Paola Public Works and the Paola Police Department for ensuring everything ran smoothly and safely.
-The onsite Security Team for their professional coordination.
-Paola Country Club for the absolutely delicious catering
-Brian McCauley with the Miami County Republic
We want to give a bit of an "extra" thank you to Lighthouse Church for hosting our reception. Lisa Weidman and Erin Capettini were incredible! Thank you! ๐๐ป
We are so excited for whatโs to come!๏ธ
๐ธ Photos courtesy of Brian McCauley, Miami County Republic