LaunchKC announced today its selection of 20 tech entrepreneurs who will be in Kansas City in two weeks to compete for $500,000 in grants, and a leg up in building their … 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
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
Financial Services Company to open office in Kansas City – Will create 18 professional jobs
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Ameritas Investment Corp., an affiliate of Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas), has opened a public finance office in Kansas City … Read More
CenterPoint KCS Intermodal Center: The Real Opportunity for Kansas City
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
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