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
Community Leaders Tour Fifth Council District Opportunities
Last month, EDCKC was happy to co-lead a tour of the 5th District with Councilwoman Ryana Parks-Shaw to shine a light on several of the dynamic economic opportunities in the … Read More
Kansas City NWSL and Port KC Finalize Plans for First NWSL Purpose-Built Stadium at Kansas City Riverfront
Kansas City NWSL owners Angie Long, Chris Long and Brittany Matthews announced plans today to construct the first soccer stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. The … Read More
LaunchKC Once Again Teams Up with Brush Creek Partners for Insurance Tech Accelerator
LaunchKC was proud to partner with Brush Creek Partners for the second year in a row to execute an insurance tech accelerator. The 60-day program concluded in November with a … Read More
Santa Fe Area Council Urban Renewal Area Created
The Santa Fe Area Council and the City of Kansas City worked with the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) to create the Santa Fe Area Council Urban Renewal Plan. … Read More
Nine Townhomes Coming to Westside Neighborhood
The 29 Belle townhomes project will redevelop a long-vacant parcel on the southeast corner of W. 29th Street & Belleview Avenue into nine for-sale townhomes. Remez Partners, LLC, an affiliate … Read More
ALPLA Inc. North America Selects KC for New Facility
EDCKC was proud to support in bringing ALPLA Inc., North America to KCMO. ALPLA will break ground on a new manufacturing plant at the Blue River Commerce Center (I-49 & … Read More
LaunchKC Announces New Social Venture Studio to Support Socially Minded Entrepreneurs
At this week’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, LaunchKC, an initiative of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC) and the Downtown Council (DTC) announced its latest program for entrepreneurs … Read More
Blue River Ecodustrial Corridor Multimodal Improvement Study
As Kansas City, Missouri looks for opportunities to grow, both in terms of revenue and quality job creation, the Blue River Ecodustrial Corridor (also known as the Blue River Valley) … Read More