By now it seems like everyone is talking about whether to build a new KCI or renovate the existing structure and that many have formed an opinion. Most of the … Read More
KCI: Single Terminal Will Help Us Fly Far
There are few issues that spur such strong opinions as the status, design and future of KCI. Those who live here and travel through KCI find its three-terminal design easy … Read More
Digital Sandbox KC Plans To Fund More Projects in 2017
“It was another great year for Sandbox companies,” said Jeff Shackelford, director of Digital Sandbox KC. “We’ve now funded development projects for 79 companies and helped them raise almost $30 … Read More
Carrier Hotel Brings Data Center Opportunities to KC
You probably know Kansas City’s central location makes us a significant player in the transportation industry because major rail lines and interstate highways converge here. What you may not know … Read More
2016 Wraps Up For International Business In KCMO
Narbeli Galindo, the EDC’s Director of International Affairs, and Alvin Liow, EDC International Trade Assistant, EDCKC International, would like to take this opportunity to wish our international business community a … Read More
18th & Vine Redevelopment Update
Dust was flying this morning as a bulldozer knocked down the vacant building at 1501 E. 18th St., making way for the visionary redevelopment that will transform Kansas City’s Historic … Read More
The Grand Boulevard Bridge Has Been Upgraded!
Kansas City recently celebrated some grand improvements to a major bridge in downtown. The Grand Boulevard Bridge over I-670 officially reopened on Friday, December 2nd, right after Kansas City and … Read More
What’s Happening With Kansas City, Missouri’s International Business Community?
November 18, 2016: Directors from South Korea and Singapore Visit KCMO The EDC partnered with the State of Missouri to host trade directors from Singapore and South Korea during their … Read More
Southeast Enterprises Holiday Lights Recycling Program Keeps People Employed Year Round
Christmas lights are big business around the holiday season. The number of holiday lights sold each year is estimated at around 150 million. In 2015, Americans spent more than $6 … Read More
Where Are They Now? Cornerstone Winner JJ’s Restaurant
Jim Frantzé will never forget the night of February 19th, 2013. That was the night he watched his beloved JJ’s Restaurant, the business he owned and operated for nearly 30 … Read More