Our 18th and Vine Office was overflowing with entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, community leaders and elected officials at our open house event on February 27th. This space is a key part …
Five companies each win $50,000 award and the opportunity to demo at SXSW KC.UP, an initiative of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Opportunity Hub (OHUB), the nation’s …
At EDCKC, we believe a strong entrepreneurial business community is one of the critical components of a healthy economy. Because of that, our team was instrumental in founding LaunchKC and …
Our LaunchKC Accelerators are designed to give promising companies tools and connections for growing their business in Kansas City, MO. Sometimes, that valuable perspective comes from learning from other organizations’ …
On Friday, August 16th OHUB will have it’s 2nd ‘Trep series event at Belger Crane Yard Studios! This event will feature Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudy from the Cosby Show), Arian Simone, Brian Brackeen, and Candice Brackeen. Keshia and Arian are co-founders …
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 …
EDCKC, The Downtown Council (DTC) and Nueterra Capital announce the formation of Kansas City’s newest industry vertical accelerator – the LaunchKC Health Accelerator powered by Nueterra Capital – designed for early-stage businesses that …
This month, EDCKC’s LaunchKC and engineering and construction stalwart, Black & Veatch announced IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator. “The bottom line of the new platform is to attract scalable companies to the city …
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 …
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 …
