Incentives are complex tools and every city has unique challenges. We encourage everyone to understand how they work, and how they impact the success of our citizens, our schools, our …
Celebrating Black History Month
As Black History Month comes to a close, we’d like to celebrate a few important leaders, projects and initiatives that are fueling growth and connection across Kansas City, Missouri. While …
Headed to South by Southwest (SXSW) This Year?
If so, we’d love to have as much KC-representation as possible at the fifth-annual, KC Outpost. What is the KC Outpost? LaunchKC, the EDCKC-sponsored civic engine in the KC startup space, is …
ULI Incentives Program Features EDCKC Staff Member
The Urban Land Institute of Kansas City (ULI-KC), a group dedicated to providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities, hosted an incentives panel …
Update on LaunchKC Program Recipients
Several past LaunchKC program recipients have recently been covered in local news and have big plans for 2019. PlanIT Impact finished 2018 with a $900,000 funding boost to hire a …
Workforce Round Tables – Financial Services & IT
This month, two roundtables were hosted by EDCKC, one on Financial Services, the other on Information Technology. The goal being to provide the Full Employment Council (FEC) with employer-informed recommendations …
Redevelopment Announcements
2019 is already off to a busy start. These recently announced projects align with our strategic goals at EDCKC and will receive various forms of incentives: Wonder Lofts – 30th Street …
KC’s Boutique Hotel Boom
In the past few months, Kansas City has landed on the boutique hotel map with major openings that are getting a lot of attention. 21c Hotels, from Louisville, KY opened their …
Building Stronger Neighborhoods Through Residential Rehab Assistance Program, RAMP
As all homeowners know, ongoing home upkeep and maintenance can be a burden – financially, physically and emotionally. Rehabilitation Assistance for Midtown Properties (RAMP) was created in 2000 to help …
What is the EDC Loan Corp?
Sometimes entrepreneurs just need a little jolt to get their dream off the ground. That’s exactly what the EDC Loan Corp does for small to mid-sized MBE / WBE businesses. …