In 2003, a partnership between the SBA, Kauffman Foundation and UMKC was formed and it was called KCSourceLink. What was the goal? To help small business grow and prosper in … Read More
How the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Helps Urban Renewal in Kansas City
Once called the “Paris of the Plains,” Kansas City has a rich history—culturally, artistically, architecturally, politically, and in just about every other arena. But it hasn’t always been a history … Read More
What Is A Community Improvement District (CID) And What Does It Do?
Odds are, you’ve seen a few mentions of Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) in and around the Kansas City Metro Area. You may be asking yourself, “Just what is a Community … Read More
The DeLaSalle Impact
A successful $6.2 million capital campaign, New Markets Tax Credits and the blood, sweat and tears of a lot of determined individuals has launched the construction for the renovation and … Read More
City Processes Improving for Construction Projects
The phrases “fast track construction project” and “government bureaucracy” are not typically ones that appear in the same sentence. However, the City of Kansas City Missouri has developed a number … Read More
What is PIAC (Public Improvements Advisory Committee) and how can I get my project on the docket?
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
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
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
Could Your Business Qualify For A Microloan?
What is a Microloan? A microloan is a small loan offered to a small business that is unable to access capital from a traditional lender such as a bank. A … Read More
Spotlight on Tom Trabon, EDC Board Member
Tom Trabon is a licensed CPA actively involved in consulting with financial institutions, hotel companies, real estate firms and related professionals, and has been involved in tax consulting for historic … Read More
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