The EDC was awarded the first ever Go Global KC Outstanding Economic Development Agency Award at the Go Global KC luncheon held on June 6, 2018. The luncheon is the … Read More
MCC Apprenticeship Program Helps Businesses Fill Workforce Gap
One of the top priorities for the EDC is partnering with various organizations in Kansas City on workforce development to connect businesses with educated and motivated employees today and build … Read More
Congratulations to the 2018 Cornerstone Awards Winners!
From the Urban Youth Baseball Academy that’s bringing baseball and mentoring to the city’s urban youth to an 85,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Cerner Innovations campus, the 2018 Cornerstone Award winners are helping … Read More
City Reveals Annual Business Satisfaction Survey Results
One of the first, and still one of the few, cities to conduct an annual business satisfaction survey, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, recently released its results for 2017. … Read More
Our GIS Partner, LOIS, Makes Presenting Sites and Buildings Even Easier
When it comes to helping businesses expand in Kansas City and attracting new ones to town, we’re always looking for more efficient and effective ways to get the job done. … Read More
EDC Lobbyists Hard at Work for KC Economic and Business Development
EDC lobbyists and staff have been putting in a lot of miles between Kansas City and Jefferson City. With an ever-changing political climate, EDC is focusing attention on advocating for … Read More
EDC Welcomes Three New Business Development Officers
We are pleased to welcome three new business development officers (BDOs) to the EDC team: Kimberlyn Jones, Jim Malle and Brandon Smith. All three bring with them valuable economic development … Read More
EDC’s International Team Works Diligently to Increase Trade for Kansas City
The EDC’s International team continually meets with dignitaries from countries who want to know more about the benefits of increasing trade with Kansas City. They discuss several topics, such as … Read More