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
LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio Announces Selected Cohort Companies
LaunchKC, an initiative of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC) and the Downtown Council (DTC), launched the Social Venture Studio at the beginning of 2022. The program … Read More
LaunchKC Awarded Missouri Technology Corporation Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that LaunchKC recently received grant funding through the Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) grant program, which supports startups and entrepreneurship throughout Missouri. LaunchKC, one of our … Read More
Celebrating Black Businesses
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