ICYMI, the U.S. Economic Development Administration named the KC region a “Tech Hub” in October as part of a historic investment to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security. The … Read More
The LaunchKC Grants Competition is BACK!
After a four-year hiatus, LaunchKC, co-founded by EDCKC and Downtown Council, is bringing back its grants competition. Starting August 15th, LaunchKC will conduct a nationwide search for innovative and diverse … 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
Headed to South by Southwest (SXSW) This Year?
If so, we’d love to have as much KC-representation as possible at the fifth-annual, KC Outpost. What is the KC Outpost? LaunchKC, the EDCKC-sponsored civic engine in the KC startup space, is … Read More
Workforce Round Tables – Financial Services & IT
This month, two roundtables were hosted by EDCKC, one on Financial Services, the other on Information Technology. The goal being to provide the Full Employment Council (FEC) with employer-informed recommendations … Read More
EDCKC Helps Facilitate Tough Conversations Aimed at Addressing KC’s Tech Inclusivity Gaps
When faced with a report showcasing lags in minority participation in Kansas City’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) leveraged its sponsorship of the Techweek … Read More
EDCKC Supporting Techweek Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Entrepreneurship Track
Kansas City continues to grow its reputation as a hotspot for entrepreneurs, with a growing ecosystem of expertise and support to help launch and grow the companies of tomorrow. It’s … Read More
Techweek 2018 is Back and Better Than Ever
The annual Techweek Kansas City event is set to return Oct. 8-12 with national industry leaders speaking on a variety of subjects including venture capital, virtual reality and augmented reality, … Read More
Voters Approve Taxes for KC Streetcar Extension Along Main Street to UMKC
Voters in the expanded streetcar Transportation Development District (TDD) overwhelmingly gave their stamp of approval to the continuation of the popular downtown streetcar line through Midtown Kansas City to 51st … Read More
LaunchKC takes on Austin at SXSW Interactive Festival
In early March, LaunchKC kicked off its 2017 application process at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. The Interactive Festival, designed for tech startups, attracts thousands … Read More