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
Kansas City NWSL and Port KC Finalize Plans for First NWSL Purpose-Built Stadium at Kansas City Riverfront
Kansas City NWSL owners Angie Long, Chris Long and Brittany Matthews announced plans today to construct the first soccer stadium purpose-built for a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team. The … Read More
A word from Heather Brown, EDCKC’s Interim President/CEO
In my 10 years at the EDC, I’ve seen a lot of internal resilience and improvement as we’ve navigated changes in leadership, a global pandemic, and so much more. In … Read More
Breakfast on the Train Aboard the Union Pacific
EDCKC’s T’Risa McCord, Interm President & CEO, and Steven Anthony, Executive Director of Business Development, had an awesome opportunity to kick off the month of September aboard the Union Pacific’s … Read More
EDC Welcomes Three New Members to the Team
Nathan Vanice comes to the EDC from his consulting business, having provided commercial real estate solutions for clients across the metropolitan area for over 20 years. He brings a diverse business … Read More