One of EDCKC’s strategic initiatives, KC-UP, is an inclusion-focused business accelerator driving urban prosperity. Now, more than a year in the making, the public-private partnership with Opportunity Hub (OHUB), out …
New J. Rieger & Co. Distillery Opens in Historic Electric Park Neighborhood
The whiskey company, J. Rieger & Co., was originally founded in 1887 in KC’s West Bottoms, but the advent of Prohibition forced it to close in 1919. It relaunched in …
Master Visionaries of Midtown
Across Midtown, Exact Partners has been on a redevelopment roll. Most recently, the group celebrated the grand opening of The Acme (located at 3200 Gillham Road). The newly created 27 apartments and …
Niagara Bottling, LLC Selects KC for New Facility
Niagara Bottling, LLC, a family owned manufacturer headquartered in Ontario, CA, announced today it will open a new production facility in Kansas City, Mo. “We are extremely excited about selecting …
After nearly 5 years of growth, President & CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City is ready for what’s next.
“It’s been a great run,” says Bob Langenkamp, President & CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC). He will be leaving his post as of July …
East Side KCMO Investment Tops $200 Million in FY2019
EDCKC investment reaches all parts of our great city, impacting people, projects and ultimately, driving city-wide prosperity. FY2019 saw a significant amount of east-side investment in both projects and businesses, …
Strong TIF Performance Adds Good News to Record Year
The Tax Increment Financing Commission heard great news on its investment report for its Fiscal Year ending April 30, 2019, with actual interest earned exceeding its budgeted interest income by …
LaunchKC & Nueterra Capital Announce New Accelerator
EDCKC, The Downtown Council (DTC) and Nueterra Capital announce the formation of Kansas City’s newest industry vertical accelerator – the LaunchKC Health Accelerator powered by Nueterra Capital – designed for early-stage businesses that …
The Loan Corp Team is Growing
Loan Corp would like to welcome Debra Davis, the newest member of the team. Debra, the new Business Development Loan Officer, will meet with potential loan applicants, attend neighborhood and …
Black & Veatch Unveils Cleantech Accelerator, Powered by LaunchKC
This month, EDCKC’s LaunchKC and engineering and construction stalwart, Black & Veatch announced IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator. “The bottom line of the new platform is to attract scalable companies to the city …