Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City

Your Connection To Development and Revitalization in Kansas City, Missouri

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.

EDC Priorities

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.