Steven Anthony, EDCKC’s Executive Director of Business Development, has been announced as a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under … Read More
Welcoming reception held for EDCKC CEO Tracey Lewis
This reception for Tracey Lewis gave Mayor Quinton Lucas, EDC Board Chair Bridget Williams, our EDC Board and other EDC team members the opportunity to meet with and get to … 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
Announcing our new President and CEO
EDCKC is pleased to announce Tracey Lewis as the new President and CEO of the region’s largest economic development agency. On July 1, 2022, Mr. Lewis will replace Interim President … Read More
New Business Highlights As EDC Closes Fiscal Year
As the 2021 fiscal year comes to a close, the EDCKC Business Development team has much to celebrate and much planned for next year in the way of new business … Read More
EDCKC Supports KCIC Brick-by-Brick Event
EDCKC staff Steven Anthony, Kyana Bowers, and Jill Quinn recently attended the KC Industrial Council (KCIC) Brick-by Brick award ceremony. Each year, KCIC recognizes individuals and companies that have made outstanding contributions … Read More
EDCKC Partners with Junior Achievement
We believe in economic prosperity for all in Kansas City, Missouri. And as part of that driving ethos, EDCKC looks for ways to positively impact and give back to our … Read More
Meta Brings New $800 Million Hyperscale Data Center to KCMO
Meta, the company formally known as Facebook, announced that they’re bringing a new data center to Kansas City, MO. EDCKC was an instrumental partner in bringing this $800 million investment, … Read More
Long-term EDC Outside Council Named HUD Regional Administrator
Congratulations and a sincere thanks to Ulysses “Deke” Clayborn, who has been named Regional Administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Deke has served as outside counsel … Read More
#BuyKC Helps Build Opportunity in KC
KCSourceLink’s #BuyKC program helps buyers connect with local providers and keep money at work in our local economy. Learn more and start shopping. In addition, KCSourceLink provides a variety of resources for … Read More