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
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
KC Businesses Showed Royal Pride During The World Series
After 29 years, the Kansas City Royals pushed this season as far as baseball allows, all the way to game seven of the World Series. Businesses all over the metro … Read More
The KC Skyline Is Changing!
All over the Country, a push toward urban renewal and downtown living is bringing people in from the suburbs and outlying towns and back to urban centers. High-rise apartment complexes … Read More
Nonprofits Are Among the Fastest-Growing Sources of New Jobs
Since the year 2000, the United States has experienced two recessions, one of which spanned two years. Though technically, we’re in a period of economic recovery right now, there has … Read More
Spotlight on Babette Macy, Director of Business Development, Kissick Construction
Babette Macy has developed a special kind of expertise in the marketing of professional services in the construction industry. Drawing on her background in both architecture and business, she has … Read More
Why Start a Business in Kansas City, Missouri?
Earlier this year, Kiplinger ranked Kansas City as one of the top 10 best cities for entrepreneurs looking to start a company. To make their selections, they ranked cities by things … Read More
Southeast Enterprises Holiday Lights Recycling Program Keeps People Employed Year Round
Christmas lights are big business around the holiday season. The number of holiday lights sold each year is estimated at around 150 million. In 2011, Americans spent more than $6 … Read More
Kansas City Business Leaves Legacy in Loose Park
Nearly 20 years ago, after Air-O-Lator Corporation founder Roy Cramer passed away, his family wanted to honor him through a memorial donation. Roy enjoyed Loose Park all his life, often taking … Read More
Boulevard Brewing Co and Duvel: A Huge Win For A Little KC Local Brewery
A Kansas City landmark may be changing hands, but not changing in spirit. In a deal that was just announced, the Duvel Moortgat Brewery of Belgium acquired Boulevard Brewing Company, … Read More