We’re not just building an economy, we’re building a community.
We administer and implement Kansas City Missouri’s economic development strategy, and focus on business and real estate development, job creation, and community investment. Our mission is to shape a vibrant, thriving future for Kansas City and its residents.
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Business Development
We are focused on attracting, growing and retaining businesses throughout KCMO. We measure success by the number of jobs added and investment by new and growing businesses.
![Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City](https://edckc.com/wp-content/uploads/Construction.jpg)
Real Estate Development
We ensure that we effectively implement KCMO’s incentives process. This requires policy work, scrutinizing potential deals, and great communication between developers and impacted stakeholders.
![Creating City-Wide Prosperity](https://edckc.com/wp-content/uploads/launch-kc.jpg)
Entrepreneurship
We believe when nurtured correctly, startups become the economic engines of the future. We source and distribute early-stage funding, as well as advocate for pro-business and pro-entrepreneur legislation in Jefferson City.