This month, the business development team had a chance to exhibit at both the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development and the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR) Development Day. … Read More
EDC Welcomes Three New Members to the Team
Nathan Vanice comes to the EDC from his consulting business, having provided commercial real estate solutions for clients across the metropolitan area for over 20 years. He brings a diverse business … Read More
EDCKC Staff Leads Blue River Valley Tour
On August 26, EDC staff led a tour of the Blue River Valley to demonstrate the enormous economic opportunity within the corridor. Several partner organizations and representatives from the offices … Read More
New video highlighting Troost Corridor progress
Troost Avenue has long been an important street in Kansas City, MO. As the former “red line” dividing the city between White and Black residents, it has now become one … Read More
Concorde Career College Opens Largest Location in South KCMO
This month, Concorde Career College opened a Kansas City campus in the St. Joseph Medical Center complex in South KCMO, near 1000 Carondelet Dr. This 50,000-square-foot campus is the second, and largest, … Read More
EDCKC Fuels New Grocery Store Opening
As part of the Pioneer Plaza Tax Increment Financing Plan, approved by the City Council in 2020, EDCKC was proud to participate in the grand opening of a new 48,500 … Read More
Open House with Porter House KC at the 18th & Vine Office
Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri and The Porter House KCare proud to announce a new partnership for fostering entrepreneurship in underservedcommunities. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (June 22, 2021) – … Read More
EDCKC Welcomes New Business Development Director
Please join EDCKC in welcoming the new Director of Business Development, Steven Anthony, who started his new role starting June 7. Steven has over 15 years of experience including sales … Read More
Supporting the Minority Business Community Through KC.UP Events
KC.UP hosted a minority-focused entrepreneurship event this month as part of a third Friday entrepreneurship series. The events, which have featured startup entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, entrepreneur support programs and ecosystem … Read More
LaunchKC Health Accelerator Visits Mayo Clinic
Our LaunchKC Accelerators are designed to give promising companies tools and connections for growing their business in Kansas City, MO. Sometimes, that valuable perspective comes from learning from other organizations’ … Read More