EDCKC joined in the celebration of the KC Daiquiri Shop’s second anniversary at 1116 Grand Blvd. on March 15. Owners Calvin Vick and Harold Strickland presented EDCKC’s President & Interim … Read More
EDC Loan Corporation Supports Albert Tamm Lumber Company Purchase
EDCKC has added another East Side business to its loan portfolio through the EDC Loan Corp small business loan program. Daniel and Ebony Edwards have purchased the historic Albert Tamm … Read More
With Financing from EDC’s LoanUp, KC Daiquiri Shop Brings Taste of New Orleans to KC
When the owners of KC Daiquiri Shop were building out their space and needed to secure funding to equip their kitchen, several financial institutions turned them away. That’s where our … Read More
Announcing Two New LoanUp Loan Recipients
LoanUp (formerly known as Loan Corp), an EDCKC program that connects business owners to capital has recently finalized two new business loans. The two recipient companies are: LeverageLab, LLC, WBE: … Read More
KC-UP Partners with OHUB on New Minority-Owned Business Accelerator
One of EDCKC’s strategic initiatives, KC-UP, is an inclusion-focused business accelerator driving urban prosperity. Now, more than a year in the making, the public-private partnership with Opportunity Hub (OHUB), out … Read More
East Side KCMO Investment Tops $200 Million in FY2019
EDCKC investment reaches all parts of our great city, impacting people, projects and ultimately, driving city-wide prosperity. FY2019 saw a significant amount of east-side investment in both projects and businesses, … Read More
The Loan Corp Team is Growing
Loan Corp would like to welcome Debra Davis, the newest member of the team. Debra, the new Business Development Loan Officer, will meet with potential loan applicants, attend neighborhood and … Read More
EDC’s Loan Corp Helps Two Business Owners Realize Their Dreams
Anita Moore, Soiree Steak & Oyster House After working in the corporate world for 15 years, Anita Moore followed a passion for cooking and and received her degree from L’Ecole … Read More
Celebrating Black History Month
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’d like to celebrate a few important leaders, projects and initiatives that are fueling growth and connection across Kansas City, Missouri. While … Read More
What is the EDC Loan Corp?
Sometimes entrepreneurs just need a little jolt to get their dream off the ground. That’s exactly what the EDC Loan Corp does for small to mid-sized MBE / WBE businesses. … Read More