EDCKC’s Business Development team strategically focuses on select industries to leverage KCMO’s many competitive advantages. One target industry that has seen much recent success is specialized manufacturing:
Americold Announces Plans for First Cold Storage Facility on CPKC Rail Network In Missouri
Facility in Kansas City Will Help Connect Key U.S. Midwest and Mexico Markets Americold Realty Trust, a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services, today announced plans … Read More
Eastern Airlines Selects Kansas City for New Headquarters Location
Eastern’s move to Kansas City, Missouri, will create 165 full-time jobs with an average salary of $96,000 Today, The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO (EDCKC) and its partners … Read More
Kiva KC: A New Microloan Program Supporting Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC), in collaboration with the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s KC BizCare office, has partnered with KivaUS to launch a local hub, Kiva … Read More
New Capital Programs for KC’s Small Business Ecosystem
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) and the City of Kansas City’s KC BizCare office are thrilled to announce the launch of the KC Small Business Capital Programs, … Read More
Thriving Together: Unveiling the Dynamic Landscape of the Kansas City Economy
Nestled at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, the economic heartbeat of Kansas City, MO, pulsates with vitality. Diverse industries converge to shape a landscape marked by growth, collaboration, and … Read More
Hart, Inc., a Healthcare Technology Company, Selects Kansas City for New Headquarters to Support Clients Leading the Industry
The EDC and its partners announce today that Hart, Inc., will locate its new national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. An innovative health care data transformation company that helps to … Read More
LaunchKC Grants Competition Accepting Applications for 2023/2024 Cohort
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Downtown Council (DTC) are proud to announce that the LaunchKC grants competition will be accepting applicants for their signature grants … Read More
Ace Hardware announces mega project
Breaking ground soon, Ace Hardware’s new 1.5 million square foot Retail Support Center at the KCI 29 Logistics Park in KCMO will bring 100 construction jobs and over 350 employment … Read More
Two Projects Adding Over 700 New Jobs Recently Announced in KCMO
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