Founded in 2015 by EDCKC and Downtown Council, LaunchKC has seen tremendous growth and success connecting early-stage startups with capital, technical assistance, office space, and more. We believe these startups … Read More
EDCKC Team Updates
Congratulations to these EDCKC team members on their promotions. Steven Anthony, Vice President of Business Development Dan Moye, Vice President of Land Development Heather Brown, Vice President of Administration and … Read More
Changing Lives One Home at a Time
In partnership with the City, the EDCKC team has helped improve the lives of local Kansas Citians via the Heart of the City Neighborhood TIF program. By implementing multiple assistance … Read More
Congratulations on 20 Years!
We’d like to congratulate Bob Long, who has been with the EDC for 20 years. Our sincere thanks to Bob for all his hard work and commitment. What’s the most … Read More
LaunchKC Company Poised to Help Small Businesses Ahead of World Cup
EB Systems, a 2022 LaunchKC winner, co-founded by Jonathan Ruiz (pictured far right) and Brendan Waters (second from left), uses mobile apps, proximity-based sensors and wearable Bluetooth devices to create real-time … Read More
ECONOMIC SHOWDOWN: Taylor Swift vs. The NFL Draft
In September of 2023, we published our monthly email (sign up in footer) that compared the economic impact of the 2023 NFL Draft vs. the two nights of Taylor Swift’s … Read More
EDCKC’s Business Development Director Speaks at Innovation Festival
Earlier this month, EDCKC’s Business Development Director Steven Anthony (above left) joined other city leaders at The Innovation Festival to discuss innovative approaches to economic development and entrepreneurship in Kansas … Read More
LaunchKC Grants Competition Accepting Applications for 2023/2024 Cohort
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Downtown Council (DTC) are proud to announce that the LaunchKC grants competition will be accepting applicants for their signature grants … Read More
Ace Hardware announces mega project
Breaking ground soon, Ace Hardware’s new 1.5 million square foot Retail Support Center at the KCI 29 Logistics Park in KCMO will bring 100 construction jobs and over 350 employment … Read More
Inaugural LaunchKC Innovation Lounge aims to connect KC executives to tech founders
Executives from the healthcare, transportation, sports, and education sectors connected with the 2022/2023 LaunchKC Grants cohort to learn about the innovative solutions the founders are developing and how they could … Read More