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
Touring the Potential of the Blue River Valley
The EDCKC team had the opportunity this month to do a tour and working session with Mayor Lucas and other civic leaders, focused on the Blue River Valley, one of our … Read More
EDCKC Partners with Junior Achievement to Teach Crucial Life-Skills to Kansas City Youth
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri has announced a new partnership with Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City to inspire Kansas City kids. EDCKC’s investment in the Junior … Read More
EDCKC to host The Porter House KC at the 18th & Vine Office
We are pleased to introduce our partnership between the EDCKC and The Porter House KC, which will be occupying our 18th & Vine location. The Porter House KC, cofounded by … Read More
EDCKC Grants $80,000 to Local Black-Owned Non-Profits Negatively Impacted by COVID-19
Over the course of the pandemic, we’ve been working hard getting grant funding into the community to support our city’s black-owned organizations that are suffering due to COVID-19 impacts. We … Read More
18th and Vine Office Open House Attracts Solid Crowd, Local News Interest
Our 18th and Vine Office was overflowing with entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, community leaders and elected officials at our open house event on February 27th. This space is a key part … Read More
EDCKC Announces the First Five Winners of the KC.UP Minority Accelerator at 3rd Fridays Entrepreneurship Series
Five companies each win $50,000 award and the opportunity to demo at SXSW KC.UP, an initiative of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City is excited to announce the five … Read More
Supporting the Minority Business Community Through KC.UP Events
KC.UP hosted a minority-focused entrepreneurship event this month as part of a third Friday entrepreneurship series. The events, which have featured startup entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, entrepreneur support programs and ecosystem … Read More
Supporting the Minority Business Community Through KC-UP x OHUB Events
KC-UP and OHUB hosted a minority-focused entrepreneurship event this month as part of a third Friday entrepreneurship series. The events, which have featured startup entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, entrepreneur support programs … 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
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