EDC’s business development team has had a great first quarter of 2023, with the announcement of two projects and more to come! Veeva Systems, Inc., a global leader in cloud … Read More
IDA Grant Finalizes Blue River Corridor Pilot Project Funding
Final funding was recently received via an Industrial Development Authority (IDA) grant, which will enable EDC and partners to complete the second phase of pilot projects in the Blue River … Read More
EDC Loan Corporation Joins Economic Disparities Panel
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