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LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio Announces Second Annual Selected Cohort Companies

In Initiatives, LaunchKC by EDCKC StaffMay 1, 2023

 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

International Economic Development Council recognizes Social Venture Studio with Excellence in Economic Development Award

In Initiatives, LaunchKC by EDCKC StaffSeptember 20, 2022

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

In Blue River Valley Industrial Corridor (BRVIC), Initiatives, Redevelopment by EDCKC StaffApril 27, 2022

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

In Initiatives by EDCKC StaffJanuary 6, 2022

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

In Initiatives, Small Business by EDCKC StaffMay 25, 2021

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

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EDCKC Grants $80,000 to Local Black-Owned Non-Profits Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

In Initiatives by EDCKC StaffFebruary 25, 2021

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

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18th and Vine Office Open House Attracts Solid Crowd, Local News Interest

In Entrepreneurs, Initiatives, Small Business by EDCKC StaffMarch 1, 2020

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

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EDCKC Announces the First Five Winners of the KC.UP Minority Accelerator at 3rd Fridays Entrepreneurship Series

In Entrepreneurs, Initiatives, Small Business, Workforce Development by EDCKC StaffJanuary 24, 2020

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

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Supporting the Minority Business Community Through KC.UP Events

In Business Development, Initiatives by EDCKC StaffNovember 5, 2019

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

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Supporting the Minority Business Community Through KC-UP x OHUB Events

In Events, Initiatives by EDCKC StaffSeptember 30, 2019

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

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  • EDCKC’s Business Development Director Speaks at Innovation Festival
    August 20, 2023
    Earlier this month, EDCKC’s Business Development Director Steven Anthony (above left) joined […]
  • LaunchKC Grants Competition Accepting Applications for 2023/2024 Cohort
    August 7, 2023
    The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Downtown Council (DTC) […]
  • Ace Hardware announces mega project
    July 7, 2023
    Breaking ground soon, Ace Hardware’s new 1.5 million square foot Retail Support Center at the […]

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