OHUB ‘Trep Series

In Entrepreneurs by EDCKC StaffAugust 12, 2019

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 …

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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 …

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LaunchKC & Nueterra Capital Announce New Accelerator

In Business Development, Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by EDCKC StaffJune 27, 2019

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 …

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Black & Veatch Unveils Cleantech Accelerator, Powered by LaunchKC

In Business Development, Entrepreneurs, Initiatives, LaunchKC by EDCKC StaffMay 2, 2019

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 …

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EDC’s Loan Corp Helps Two Business Owners Realize Their Dreams

In Business Development, EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs by edckcadminMarch 12, 2019

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 …

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Celebrating Black History Month

In EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs by edckcadminFebruary 27, 2019

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 …

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Headed to South by Southwest (SXSW) This Year?

In LaunchKC, Technology by edckcadminFebruary 26, 2019

If so, we’d love to have as much KC-representation as possible at the fifth-annual, KC Outpost. What is the KC Outpost? LaunchKC, the EDCKC-sponsored civic engine in the KC startup space, is …

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Update on LaunchKC Program Recipients

In Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by edckcadminJanuary 28, 2019

Several past LaunchKC program recipients have recently been covered in local news and have big plans for 2019. PlanIT Impact finished 2018 with a $900,000 funding boost to hire a …

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EDCKC Helps Facilitate Tough Conversations Aimed at Addressing KC’s Tech Inclusivity Gaps

In Entrepreneurs, Jobs, Technology, Workforce Development by edckcadminOctober 30, 2018

When faced with a report showcasing lags in minority participation in Kansas City’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) leveraged its sponsorship of the Techweek …

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LaunchKC Awards $500,000 in Grants to Nine Tech Start-Ups

In Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by edckcadminOctober 23, 2018

Earlier this month, during LaunchKC (an event EDCKC co-sponsors with the Downtown Council of KC to attract entrepreneurs from around the globe to grow their businesses here) 20 finalists – …