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The East Side’s Oldest New Business Enters Its Next Chapter With Help from EDCKC’s Loan Corp

In Business Development, EDC Loan Corp by EDCKC StaffApril 4, 2022

When Daniel and Ebony Edwards stepped up to buy a business on East 18th Street, with help from EDC Loan Corp’s LoanUp program, they had more in mind than just running … Read More

Celebrating Black Businesses

In EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs, Small Business by EDCKC StaffFebruary 9, 2022

As we close out Black History Month, here’s an update on some of the amazing black-owned businesses that we’ve supported through the EDC’s Loan Up program. The KC Daiquiri Shop team added … Read More

New video highlighting Troost Corridor progress

In Business Development, EDC Loan Corp, Incentives and Loans, New Development by EDCKC StaffAugust 18, 2021

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

Catching up with Clay County CARES Act recipients

In EDC Loan Corp, Incentives and Loans by EDCKC StaffJuly 15, 2021

The EDC Loan Corp CARES Act Loan Fund has provided funding to help small businesses in the Kansas City area continue to finance operational expenses during this unprecedented period of … Read More

$350,000 in Loans Awarded as Part of LoanUp Program

In EDC Loan Corp, Incentives and Loans by EDCKC StaffJune 12, 2021

The Laya Center LLC, located at 601 Walnut, KCMO, is a minority and woman owned Spa & Wellness Center offering a variety of treatments curated to balance the internal elements via simulation … Read More

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LoanUp Recipient Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

In EDC Loan Corp by EDCKC StaffMarch 18, 2021

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

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EDC Loan Corporation Supports Albert Tamm Lumber Company Purchase

In EDC Loan Corp by EDCKC StaffMarch 15, 2021

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

In EDC Loan Corp by EDCKC StaffFebruary 18, 2021

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

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Announcing Two New LoanUp Loan Recipients

In EDC Loan Corp by EDCKC StaffOctober 30, 2019

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

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KC-UP Partners with OHUB on New Minority-Owned Business Accelerator

In EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs, Initiatives by EDCKC StaffJuly 30, 2019

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

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Kansas City MO 64105

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  • Announcing our new President and CEO
    June 23, 2022
    EDCKC is pleased to announce Tracey Lewis as the new President and CEO of the region’s largest […]
  • What Can EDCKC’s Business Development Team Do For You?
    May 28, 2022
    EDCKC believes in economic prosperity for all in KCMO. Join us on Wednesday, June 22nd from 8 – […]
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    May 25, 2022
    Black Excellence Kansas City is hosting a live panel discussion around the growth and development […]

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