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 … Read More
KC-UP Partners with OHUB on New Minority-Owned Business Accelerator
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
LaunchKC & Nueterra Capital Announce New Accelerator
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 … Read More
Black & Veatch Unveils Cleantech Accelerator, Powered by LaunchKC
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 … Read More
EDC’s Loan Corp Helps Two Business Owners Realize Their Dreams
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 … Read More
Celebrating Black History Month
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 … Read More
Headed to South by Southwest (SXSW) This Year?
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 … Read More
Update on LaunchKC Program Recipients
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 … Read More
EDCKC Helps Facilitate Tough Conversations Aimed at Addressing KC’s Tech Inclusivity Gaps
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 … Read More
LaunchKC Awards $500,000 in Grants to Nine Tech Start-Ups
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 – … Read More