In today’s global economy, companies can easily expand or relocate anywhere in the world. The primary focus areas of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) are industry business attraction and site selection as well as strategic business retention and expansion programs that ensure both future and existing Kansas City companies thrive.
Using a holistic approach to economic development through the AdvanceKC initiative, the EDCKC Business Development team strategically focuses on select industries to leverage the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s many competitive advantages. These target industries include:
- Arts & Nonprofit
- Design & Engineering
- Financial Services
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Specialized Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Logistics
Brandon Smith
Director of Business Development
(816) 691-2117
Carrie Habib
Administrative Assistant, Community Economic Development
(816) 691-2124
Jamilah Jones
Business Development Officer
Small Business & Entrepreneurship • East Side
(816) 691-2115
