The Public Improvements Advisory Committee’s (PIAC) consists of 13 people whose sole purpose is to advise the City Council on public improvement needs. Their input is used to recommend projects for funding … Read More
Welcome to the EDC Bernardo Ramirez, our NEW COO, and TRisa McCord, our NEW CAO!
At the May Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors meeting, President/CEO Pete Fullerton announced the selections of Bernardo Ramirez as the Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer, and … Read More
The True Impact of The SBA 504 Loan Program
Earlier this year, Mayo Auction and Realty Inc. was planning to move their location out to Belton, MO. We learned they were doing some significant improvements to the building they … Read More
KC’s Women’s Business Leaders Muster Support from Senator Claire McCaskill
A group of Kansas City’s women business leaders recently met with Missouri’s Senator Claire McCaskill to engage her support on several issues directly impacting women owned businesses in the KC … Read More
Spotlight on Ed Ford, City Councilman and EDC Board Member
KCMO City Councilman and EDC Board Member, Ed Ford, is a St. Louis native that has made Kansas City his home. “One thing I love about Kansas City is the … Read More
Kansas City EDC Cornerstone Awards 2013 Wrap-Up
The 2013 EDC Cornerstone Awards kicked off Monday afternoon (5/13) with a 700+ crowd and a touch of ‘Oscar-like’ red carpet to showcase outstanding local chefs and business contributions in Kansas … Read More
2013 Economic Gardening Conference – Nurturing Entrepreneurs, Growing Economies
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City is proud to be a part of The 11th Annual National Economic Gardening Conference on June 5, 6 & 7, 2013 at the … Read More
KC Roundtable: Impact Of Startup Efforts On Economic Development In The Region
KC Roundtable recently hosted a networking business mixer at Boulevard Brewery to learn more about the impact of startup efforts as they relate to economic development in the region. Attendees were … Read More
reBUILD/KC to Provide Grants To Registered Neighborhood Organizations and Homeowners Associations
The City of Kansas City, Mo., Neighborhood Services Division is now accepting applications for the FY2013-14 reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program. The reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program will award grants of up … Read More