EDC Loan Corporation’s Business Development Loan Officer, Debra Davis, was invited to attend the Civic Council’s Kansas City Tomorrow Program March 2023 session focused on Economic Inclusion and Empowerment, held … Read More
Veeva Systems announces new engineering hub in Kansas City, Missouri
Veeva Systems, Inc., a global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry, will grow its operations in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The company will create 124 jobs in … Read More
Steven Anthony Wins 40 Under 40 in Economic Development Award
Steven Anthony, EDCKC’s Executive Director of Business Development, has been announced as a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under … Read More
Pioneer Plaza Contractor Honored With Award
Congratulations to our 2022 EIC General Contractor Commercial Category Winner & Project of the Year Finalist Fogel-Anderson Construction Co for their work on the Price Chopper 17 at Bannister project. Check out … Read More
Announcing our new President and CEO
EDCKC is pleased to announce Tracey Lewis as the new President and CEO of the region’s largest economic development agency. On July 1, 2022, Mr. Lewis will replace Interim President … Read More
Long-term EDC Outside Council Named HUD Regional Administrator
Congratulations and a sincere thanks to Ulysses “Deke” Clayborn, who has been named Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Deke has served as outside counsel … Read More
RLE International to build new facility in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 new jobs
Global engineering and design company RLE International announced today it will establish a new Modification and Engineering Center in Kansas City, investing $7.5 million and creating 85 high-paying jobs. RLE’s … Read More
Celebrating Black Businesses
As we close out Black History Month, here’s an update on some of the amazing black-owned businesses that we’ve supported through the EDC’s Loan Up program. The KC Daiquiri Shop team added … Read More
#BuyKC Helps Build Opportunity in KC
KCSourceLink’s #BuyKC program helps buyers connect with local providers and keep money at work in our local economy. Learn more and start shopping. In addition, KCSourceLink provides a variety of resources for … Read More
EDCKC Partners with Junior Achievement to Teach Crucial Life-Skills to Kansas City Youth
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri has announced a new partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City to inspire Kansas City kids. EDCKC’s investment in the Junior … Read More