Providing Help
At Every Scale
At the Economic Development Corporation of KCMO, we focus on growth. Growing human capital, growing business capacity and growing city-wide prosperity.
Strategic Initiatives
Growing Human Capital, Growing Business Capacity and Growing City Prosperity
Business Development
Learn how our committed team
can assist you with your business needs
Programs for People
Helping our citizens achieve financial success through training, resources and opportunities.
Tools for Projects
Using a variety of tax incentive tools that enable business to invest in their facilities and expansion efforts.
Creating City-Wide Prosperity
Working at a “city-scale” to tackle challenges that no single company could do alone.
“It's hard to find areas across the country with so much potential for rail connection. The tracks are already there, it's just a matter of utilizing them.” Shawn Lauby Director, Safety & Administration, KC Terminal Railroad.
"Small business owners are typically afraid to approach big banks, but the EDC was so easy to work with." Anita Moore Owner & Chef, Soiree Steak & Oyster House
"LoanUp provided the extra financial push I needed to get over the finish line." Justin Clark Owner & Chef, Urban Cafe
$110B
Investment from Business
Development Projects in 2020
2,824
New Jobs in 2020
$3.34M
Covid-19 Related Grants
and Loans Distributed
Over $253.5M
Invested in
Affordable Housing Projects