Why Kansas City, Missouri?

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Like any large city, Kansas City is a tapestry. We are really many cities in one, with a wide diversity of people, places, and experiences making up the whole. We’re a cosmopolitan hub where major corporations have everything they need to compete in the global marketplace. We’re also a friendly Midwestern town full of thriving family businesses, exciting new ventures, and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Big or small, old or new, everywhere you look, you will see three common threads: great people, great businesses, and great neighborhoods.
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Explore Kansas City

New to Kansas City? Our experts can help you find your way and familiarize you with everything our community has to offer. To help you get started, here are some highlights:

Target Industries

The EDC works to sustain and strengthen the industries and individual businesses that make Kansas City, Missouri, a great place to live and work. These target industries highlight some of the city’s key strengths and offer some of its greatest opportunities.

Success Story:

Kansas City Southern

Kansas City Southern has been Kansas City’s hometown railroad since 1887 and continues to play a significant role in the city’s economic growth. When the company decided to unite its workforce by moving its Customer Solutions Center and Network Operations Center from Shreveport to Kansas City, they turned to the EDC and the Missouri Department of Economic Development for help. Read more

The EDC provides customized assistance to businesses and development projects of all sizes and types. Learn more about the roles we play by reading more success stories.