St. Michael’s Veteran Center (SMVC) has been an important piece of Kansas City’s solution to end veteran homelessness by offering permanent supportive housing for veterans experiencing homelessness or living with … Read More
Kiva KC: A New Microloan Program Supporting Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC), in collaboration with the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s KC BizCare office, has partnered with KivaUS to launch a local hub, Kiva … Read More
New Capital Programs for KC’s Small Business Ecosystem
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) and the City of Kansas City’s KC BizCare office are thrilled to announce the launch of the KC Small Business Capital Programs, … Read More
New Credit Union Focuses on Helping KC’s Disadvantaged Areas
A new credit union is dedicated to serving Kansas City’s East Side, where shortages of financial institutions and their investment tools have limited economic development. WeDevelopment will offer wealth-building tools … Read More
New video highlighting Troost Corridor progress
Troost Avenue has long been an important street in Kansas City, MO. As the former “red line” dividing the city between White and Black residents, it has now become one … Read More
Catching up with Clay County CARES Act recipients
The EDC Loan Corp CARES Act Loan Fund has provided funding to help small businesses in the Kansas City area continue to finance operational expenses during this unprecedented period of … Read More
American Rescue Plan Act Funding Available
The coronavirus pandemic was especially hard on cultural organizations and educational institutions. Applications for financial assistance through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding via Missouri Humanities are now available. … Read More
$350,000 in Loans Awarded as Part of LoanUp Program
The Laya Center LLC, located at 601 Walnut, KCMO, is a minority and woman owned Spa & Wellness Center offering a variety of treatments curated to balance the internal elements via simulation … Read More
First Affordable Housing Project Complete in Marlborough Neighborhood
The Marlborough Community Land Trust (MCLT) is a non-profit organization that acquires and develops real estate in KCMO’s Marlborough neighborhood (located on the 8500 block between Troost and Prospect Avenues) … Read More
EDCKC Hosts Mayoral Forum
On March 4th, the EDCKC Advocacy Council featured a mayoral forum highlighting candidates for the 2019 Kansas City, Missouri mayoral election. The forum, moderated by Bridgette Williams, EDC Board Chair … Read More