One of the main ways the EDC helps entrepreneurs and business owners in Kansas City, Missouri is by helping them secure financing for business expansions and relocations. Through the EDC … Read More
Talmadge Group Finds Opportunities in Kansas City
Everyone’s heard of Silicon Valley, but these days, a phrase that’s tossed around more and more in tech circles is the “Silicon Prairie.” That’s because places like Kansas City are … Read More
EDC Supports USDESA Legislation
Summary of the United States Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (USDESA) The United States Downtown Economic Stimulus Act (USDESA) is designed to provide economic incentives to stimulate community development in America’s … Read More
Advocacy Council Addresses Economic Development Challenges
The EDC and the City of Kansas City, MO, recently formed an Advocacy Council to bring together KCMO community leaders, representing a wide array of industries, to address our city’s … Read More
International Business In Kansas City, Missouri Continues to Gain Traction!
September 14, 2016: Presentation to French Companies about KCMO and Smart Cities Initiatives Narbeli Galindo, EDC’s Director of International Affairs, was invited by the French Consulate in Chicago, Business France … Read More
Techweek Brings Global Exposure To Kansas City, Missouri
Techweek, the nation’s largest technology conference + festival, returned to Kansas City, Missouri in September for the second year in a row, this time with over 5,000 registered attendees from … Read More
Vander Haag’s Thrives in Kansas City
Imagine starting a business in a rural town of only 1,000 people and seeing it grow into a multi-million dollar business with multiple locations. Vander Haag’s Inc., a Kansas City … Read More
What’s Happening With Kansas City’s International Business Community?
Taiwan Congressman Visits Kansas City Legislator Jason Lin from our sister city Tainan, Taiwan, recently visited Kansas City, MO and met with Narbeli Galindo, the EDC’s Director of International Affairs. … Read More
How Bunker Labs Helps Veterans Start A Business
Starting your own business is challenging and no amount of business school training can prepare you for it. But what if your training came from preparing to defend your country … Read More
LaunchKC Top 20 Finalists Announced
LaunchKC recently announced its selection of 20 tech entrepreneurs who will compete for ten $50,000 non-dilutive grants, mentorship, transitional workspace, and other professional services during Techweek KC, September 12-18 at … Read More