Tech is growing faster than any other industry in greater Kansas City, outpacing most of the Midwest. However, with more than 3,000 open tech jobs and only half the local … Read More
State’s Best in Midwest Initiative Aims to Propel Missouri Economic Development
It’s no surprise that the U.S. economy has shifted in recent years. Economic development agencies realize they must review plans, programs and structure to ensure they are delivering the services … Read More
Research and Policy Officer Gary Sage Retires After 17 Years of Service at the EDC
Gary Sage has worn many hats in his combined 17 years with the EDC. In addition to his current role as research and policy officer, Sage has spent time as … Read More
Record Growth Shows Kansas City is a Top Tier Logistics Hub
Featuring a central location and easy access to all major modes of transportation, the Kansas City region is a top tier logistics hub. As the crossroads of North America, Kansas … Read More
Opportunity Zones: A New Tool to Address Underserved Neighborhoods
It’s one of the great challenges of economic development. How does development get directed to the distressed areas that need it most, like Kansas City’s East Side? Investors are reluctant … Read More
LaunchCode Talent Helps Fuel PayIt’s Growth
PayIt simplifies doing business with state and local governments through its digital platform. A 2017 EDCKC Cornerstone Award winner, the company helps citizens navigate government processes using language and an … Read More
Launching KC in Austin for South by Southwest Interactive
Austin’s famous South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW) Festival is known for attracting the movers and shakers of the tech industry. Countless startup founders point to connections they made or inspiration … Read More
EDC Lobbyists Hard at Work for KC Economic and Business Development
EDC lobbyists and staff have been putting in a lot of miles between Kansas City and Jefferson City. With an ever-changing political climate, EDC is focusing attention on advocating for … Read More
Hotel Indigo Opens in Kansas City
Vacant and deteriorating for more than a decade, the historic Brookfield Building at 101 W. 11th St. in Kansas City recently opened as Kansas City’s first and the nation’s 50th … Read More
Behind the Scenes of the Amazon HQ2 Pitch
Did you know that the Kansas City area’s response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Amazon’s second headquarters included 150 people from all across the metro working countless hours … Read More