The Cornerstone Awards were established by the EDC to recognize companies and organizations that contribute to the growth of Kansas City’s economy. New construction, capital investments, redevelopment, and jobs created, … Read More
KC Businesses Showed Royal Pride During The World Series
After 29 years, the Kansas City Royals pushed this season as far as baseball allows, all the way to game seven of the World Series. Businesses all over the metro … Read More
iKC Unconference Wrap-up 2014
The EDC was proud to be a sponsor of this year’s iKC Unconference event along with many supporting corporate partners in the Kansas City area. The idea of an ‘unconference’ … Read More
Missouri Businessman Of The Year Honored At Local Reception
A local Kansas City executive received top honors from the Small Business Administration when he was named the State of Missouri’s Small Business Person of the Year and was honored … Read More
Kansas City Breaks Ground On Streetcar Line
Fifty-seven years after streetcars stopped running in Kansas City, an enthusiastic crowd gathered for the official groundbreaking to bring them back to downtown. “It’s a day that we get on board … Read More
Congratulations 2014 Cornerstone Award Winners!
The 2014 EDC Cornerstone Awards kicked off Wednesday afternoon (5/21) at Union Station with an outstanding showcase of business contributions in Kansas City, Missouri. Many alumni finalists, leadership from the Economic Development … Read More
Celebrate “Beyond Building” at the EDC Cornerstone Awards on May 21, 2014
The annual Cornerstone Awards, hosted by the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Kansas City, Missouri, is a program dedicated to celebrating innovation and growth in the community by honoring the … Read More
City Hosts Workshops On Applying For A reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant
The City of Kansas City, Mo., reBUILD/KC Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program will host two workshops for organizations interested in applying for Fiscal Year 2014-15 reimbursable grants ranging from $500 to $3,500. … Read More
Betablox – School For Startups
Think of BetaBlox like a school for startups. Entrepreneurs apply, some are accepted, and then they go through a program designed to increase the likelihood that they’ll be successful. At … Read More
Congratulations to the 2014 Cornerstone Finalists!
The Cornerstone Awards were established by the EDC to recognize companies and organizations that contribute to the growth of Kansas City’s economy. New construction projects, capital investments and jobs created … Read More