The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) is thrilled to announce four grant recipients for the first phase of the Micro-Business Grant Program, part of the KC Small Business … Read More
Revitalization Efforts Surge in Kansas City, Missouri with Nearly $36M in Approved Urban Renewal Projects
EDCKC’s LCRA has approved five projects for financial support, paving the way for new economic opportunity. The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) is proud to announce that the … Read More
From California to KC: Welcome Hart, Inc.
Hart Inc., a healthcare IT company, has relocated from Orange County to a new headquarters in the KC River Market. The company assists health care systems and electronic health records … Read More
KC Region Designated a Tech Hub
ICYMI, the U.S. Economic Development Administration named the KC region a “Tech Hub” in October as part of a historic investment to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security. The … Read More
Google Announces $1 Billion Data Center in Kansas City
Today, Google is proud to announce it is expanding its presence in the Midwest with an $1 billion investment in a new data center in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, the … Read More
KC’s Deep History in Biologics
Kansas City, Missouri has a rich history in the field of biologics, particularly in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products. The city’s involvement in the biologics industry … Read More
Cathcart Rail Announces $10M+ Expansion in Kansas City, Missouri
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri proudly announces that Cathcart Rail (“Cathcart”) will undergo a significant two phase expansion of their railcar repair facility at 7750 Wilson Ave. … Read More
Specialized Manufacturing Wins
EDCKC’s Business Development team strategically focuses on select industries to leverage KCMO’s many competitive advantages. One target industry that has seen much recent success is specialized manufacturing:
Industrial Momentum
With more than 330 million square feet of industrial space in its footprint, Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding region, ranks as the 15th-largest industrial market in the United States. … Read More
Industrial Development Insights from Local Leader
We asked Nick Jones, President of Kansas City, MO-based industrial development company, Jones Development, to share his insights about the industry. Are there any industrial development-specific trends across the country … Read More