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Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City

Your Connection To Development and Revitalization in Kansas City, Missouri

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Who is the EDC

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Kansas City, Missouri, was created in 1987 as a 501c4 non-profit agency to manage the efforts of six statutory redevelopment agencies, and to serve as Kansas City, Missouri’s link to business and the economic development community. The EDC and our agencies work cooperatively to project a local identity and ensure a competitive, vibrant and self-sustaining economy. We also collaborate with the City of KCMO and other organizations and rely on our talented, technologically advanced, diverse workforce to achieve these goals.

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EDC Priorities

The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Kansas City, Missouri, was created in 1987 as a 501c4 non-profit agency to manage the efforts of six statutory redevelopment agencies, and to serve as Kansas City, Missouri’s link to business and the economic development community. The EDC and our agencies work cooperatively to project a local identity and ensure a competitive, vibrant and self-sustaining economy. We also collaborate with the City of KCMO and other organizations and rely on our talented, technologically advanced, diverse workforce to achieve these goals.

  • Retain and grow existing Kansas City, Missouri, businesses
  • Support the development of disadvantaged and opportunity areas in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Promote workforce development and job growth opportunities for Kansas City, Missouri, residents
  • Promote entrepreneurship in order to support new business formation, as well as growth opportunities for existing Kansas City, Missouri, businesses
  • Recruit new business investment to Kansas City, Missouri
  • Market the city of Kansas City, Missouri, regional and nationally
  • Maintain committed leadership that facilitates and drives action to stimulate local economy

How the EDC Works with the City of KCMO

The city of Kansas City, Missouri, contracts with the EDC to perform economic development services. The EDC also staffs the Tax Increment Financing Commission, the Downtown Economic Stimulus Authority, the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Boards, the Port Authority and the EDC Loan Corporation.

The EDC provides the following services for business expansion or relocation:

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Business Solutions

  • Site searches and building specifications
  • KCMO economic development data
  • Site-selection assistance
  • Target industries
  • Incentive program

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Development & Revitalization

  • TIF plans
  • LCRA plans
  • Development applications

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  • Kansas City EDC Cornerstone Awards 2013 Wrap-UpBy EDCKC Staff on May 14, 2013
  • 2013 Economic Gardening Conference – Nurturing Entrepreneurs, Growing EconomiesBy EDCKC Staff on May 11, 2013
  • KC Roundtable: Impact Of Startup Efforts On Economic Development In The RegionBy EDCKC Staff on May 5, 2013
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