Congratulations To The 2015 Cornerstone Award Winners!

The 2015 EDC Cornerstone Awards kicked off Wednesday evening (5/20) at Union Station with Masters of Ceremonies Mayor Sly James and EDC President Bob Langenkamp, introducing the winners in each category. Over 400 alumni finalists, city officials, and key business leaders were in attendance, giving attendees an opportunity to meet and greet many of the people responsible for economic growth in Kansas City, Missouri.

The EDC Cornerstone Awards were established to recognize companies and projects that contribute to the growth of the city’s economy. New construction and redevelopment projects, capital investments and jobs created by these award winning businesses represent the successes that position Kansas City for future growth. We congratulate those responsible for so much growth this past year, and look forward to their continued growth and success in the future!

Here are the 2015 Cornerstone Awards Winners:

Residential Winner – Beacon Hill Development

Public Projects Winner – Swope Soccer Village

Commercial Industrial Winner – Hunt Midwest
LightEdge Solutions at SubTropolis Technology Center

Commercial Office Winner
Lowe & Campbell Building: Sporting Innovations

Community Development – St. Michael’s Housing Phase 1

Redevelopment – AB May

Commercial Retail – ALDI Grocery Store

KC Best Award

Boulevard Brewing Company, Burns and McDonnell

Special Recognition, Arts and LaunchKC Awards

JJ’s Restaurant, KC Arts (Regional Arts Council), The Nerdery, MindMixer

Sustainability Awards

KCP&L & Brightergy: City of Kansas City Solar Implementation
Municipal Avenue CNG Station

Full Employment Council
Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC)
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit KC)
Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA)

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See All 2015 Finalists Here:

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Nominated projects must have been completed with occupancy by December 31, 2014, and must be located in Kansas City, MO. Nominated projects must display at least two of the following characteristics:

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