Earlier this month, EDCKC’s Business Development Director Steven Anthony (above left) joined other city leaders at The Innovation Festival to discuss innovative approaches to economic development and entrepreneurship in Kansas … 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
Inaugural LaunchKC Innovation Lounge aims to connect KC executives to tech founders
Executives from the healthcare, transportation, sports, and education sectors connected with the 2022/2023 LaunchKC Grants cohort to learn about the innovative solutions the founders are developing and how they could … Read More
LaunchKC grantee, EB Systems, using AI to increase traffic to small businesses
EB Systems, a Launch KC grant recipient, was recently featured in the news for its innovative approach to helping businesses connect with customers. While the recent NFL Draft in Kansas … Read More
Social Venture Studio kicks off second cohort
EDCKC has helped establish Kansas City as home to the nation’s first venture studio dedicated to social entrepreneurs. Social Venture Studio is excited to announce the kickoff of its second … Read More
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio Announces Second Annual Selected Cohort Companies
The Social Venture Studio is ‘doing well by doing good’, continuing the program for the second year with the announcement of a new cohort. LaunchKC, an initiative of the Economic Development … Read More
Libations + Liftoff: LaunchKC to Reveal 2022 Grant Winners
Join us as we announce and welcome the LaunchKC 2022 Grant Winners on Tuesday, Nov. 15th from 4-6pm. All are welcome for networking, drinks and cocktails at the J. Rieger … Read More
International Economic Development Council recognizes Social Venture Studio with Excellence in Economic Development Award
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized Social Venture Studio with its Excellence in Economic Development Award for their work in promoting economic equity and inclusion. Social Venture Studio … Read More
The LaunchKC Grants Competition is BACK!
After a four-year hiatus, LaunchKC, co-founded by EDCKC and Downtown Council, is bringing back its grants competition. Starting August 15th, LaunchKC will conduct a nationwide search for innovative and diverse … Read More
Meet EDC’s New Strategic Initiatives Manager, Becca Castro
We’re proud to announce that Becca Castro has joined our staff after working for several years in workforce development through Skilled KC Technical Institute, an initiative of the Ewing Marion … Read More