The Cornerstone Awards Program was initiated over 27 years ago to recognize investments by companies in Kansas City, Missouri. After more than 25 years of presenting the Cornerstone Awards, the Economic … Read More
Consul General of Ireland Visits Kansas City, MO
The relationship between Ireland and Kansas City just became stronger. On January 6th, the Consul General of Ireland, Adrian Farrell, visited Kansas City, MO. During his visit, Adrian met with Mayor … Read More
KCMO International Business Community Update – November 2015
Strategic Investment Summit, Frankfurt, Germany Economic Development in Kansas City, Missouri was recently showcased at the Global Success Club’s Strategic Investment Summit in Frankfurt Germany. A panel, entitled “All About … Read More
British Consulate Visits Kansas City, Missouri
The British Consulate of Chicago recently spent a week in Kansas City, Missouri to celebrate the UK’s long time relationship with the U.S. and to discuss opportunities for increased commercial links. … Read More
Where Are They Now? Cornerstone Finalist St. Michael’s Veterans Center
*This story is part of the Where Are They Now? series, created to update and inform KMCO citizens on current and past EDC Cornerstone Finalists. “The goal was always for … Read More
Local Architecture Firm TK Architects Honored With 2015 Exporter Of The Year Award
The 57th Annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Development was held in St. Louis, MO in the beginning of September. Outstanding Missouri businesses and individuals were honored for their achievements in … Read More
Mayor Announces Appointments To EDC Board
L-R: Ed Ford, Madeline Romious, Scott Taylor Mayor Sly James today (August 28, 2015) announced three appointments to the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, … Read More
KCMO International Business Community Update
Launched at the beginning of this year, the EDC’s International Business Initiative has kept the newly appointed Coordinator, Narbeli Galindo, busy ensuring more international investments are made in local Kansas City, Missouri … Read More
LaunchCode To Kick Off Kansas City Location at TechWeekKC
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, MO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are excited to be partnering to bring LaunchCode to the Kansas City region! Launchcode is … Read More
LaunchKC Application Review Process Is Underway!
Created in December of 2014, LaunchKC is a national grants competition that will award up to ten $50,000 grants to early stage entrepreneurs and their tech ventures. It’s underlying mission … Read More