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 …
Animal Health Start Up Selects KC for Headquarters
Scollar, Inc., an animal health tech company, is moving its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Kansas City, Missouri, to launch its suite of products and expand the company in the …
TIF Project Coming to a Close, Injecting Thousands into Local Tax Coffers
In 1992 the 11th Street Corridor TIF Plan was created in an effort to ensure over 26 individual project areas would be required to go through a design review process …
EDC’s Loan Corp Helps Two Business Owners Realize Their Dreams
Anita Moore, Soiree Steak & Oyster House After working in the corporate world for 15 years, Anita Moore followed a passion for cooking and and received her degree from L’Ecole …