CenterPoint Properties and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company have come together to develop a 1,340-acre intermodal logistics center in South Kansas City, Missouri. So, why is everyone so excited … Read More
EDC Hires 3 Development Professionals
Bob Langenkamp, president and CEO of The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, announced the hiring of three development professionals. Kevin Battle and Jim Erickson joined as business development … Read More
KC Receives EPA Grant for Assessment of Underused and Polluted Property
*This piece was originally released through the city of Kansas City, Mo. The City of Kansas City, Mo., is pleased to announce that the City has been named the recipient … Read More
Congratulations To The 2015 Cornerstone Award Winners!
The 2015 EDC Cornerstone Awards kicked off Wednesday evening (5/20) at Union Station with Masters of Ceremonies Mayor Sly James and EDC President Bob Langenkamp, introducing the winners in each category. Over 400 alumni … Read More
Kansas City: The Only U.S. City Recognized at the Global Entrepreneurial Congress In Italy
The 2015 Global Entrepreneurial Congress brings together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, thought-leaders, and many other influential people from around the world to work on issues surrounding international economic growth and human … Read More
Historic Building Showcase: The Sprint Accelerator/Studio Building
Housing everything from a bakery to an ice house, the Studio Building in the Crossroads Arts District has had a long, diverse and colorful history. The building currently serves budding … Read More
Historic Building Showcase: The Globe / Think Big Building
Photo credit: Bob Specht, Project Manager/Developer at Think Big Partners The Crossroads Arts District near downtown Kansas City has undergone significant changes over the past several years. Part of the … Read More
EDC Hires Manager For AdvanceKC Incentive Processes
We are excited to welcome Greg Flisram as Senior Vice President of Business and Real Estate Development. Greg has 22 years of economic development experience, most recently as Director of … Read More
The Sprint Mobile Accelerator Launches Head First into Mentor Madness
In 2014, Sprint opened the Sprint Accelerator in Kansas City, which is home to the Sprint Mobile Health Accelerator powered by Techstars, a three-month, immersive, mentor-driven program for ten selected … Read More
Bob Langenkamp has been named CEO of the EDC
Bob Langenkamp, Interim President and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, since December 2014, has been selected for that role on a permanent basis, Mayor Sly … Read More