The Cosby building (107 W. 9th St., KCMO) had only 30 days left to live before Sunflower Development Group saved it from the wrecking ball back in 2011. After a … Read More
Financial Services Company to open office in Kansas City – Will create 18 professional jobs
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Ameritas Investment Corp., an affiliate of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas), has opened a public finance office in Kansas City … Read More
New Pilot Micro-lending Program Assists Artists In KC
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, in collaboration with the Economic Development Corporation and the AdvanceKC Arts Industry Sector, is pleased to announce a pilot micro-lending program to assist artists … Read More
CenterPoint KCS Intermodal Center: The Real Opportunity for Kansas City
CenterPoint Properties and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company have come together to develop a 1,340-acre intermodal logistics center in South Kansas City, Missouri. So, why is everyone so excited … Read More
EDC Hires 3 Development Professionals
Bob Langenkamp, president and CEO of The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, announced the hiring of three development professionals. Kevin Battle and Jim Erickson joined as business development … Read More
Is the Weather Changing for KC Tech Companies?
*Guest blog post from Josh Rowland, Vice Chairman of Lead Bank I was having breakfast the other day with a Kansas City tech entrepreneur. We had a terrific discussion about the … Read More
KC Receives EPA Grant for Assessment of Underused and Polluted Property
*This piece was originally released through the city of Kansas City, Mo. The City of Kansas City, Mo., is pleased to announce that the City has been named the recipient … Read More
The Importance of LaunchKC to Kansas City
*Guest blog post from Josh Rowland, Vice Chairman of Lead Bank Is Kansas City on the launch pad? Are all systems “GO”? The systems are in place, mission control fully … Read More
Congratulations To The 2015 Cornerstone Award Winners!
The 2015 EDC Cornerstone Awards kicked off Wednesday evening (5/20) at Union Station with Masters of Ceremonies Mayor Sly James and EDC President Bob Langenkamp, introducing the winners in each category. Over 400 alumni … Read More
Kansas City: The Only U.S. City Recognized at the Global Entrepreneurial Congress In Italy
The 2015 Global Entrepreneurial Congress brings together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, thought-leaders, and many other influential people from around the world to work on issues surrounding international economic growth and human … Read More