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Update on LaunchKC Program Recipients

In Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by edckcadminJanuary 28, 2019

Several past LaunchKC program recipients have recently been covered in local news and have big plans for 2019. PlanIT Impact finished 2018 with a $900,000 funding boost to hire a …

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EDCKC Helps Facilitate Tough Conversations Aimed at Addressing KC’s Tech Inclusivity Gaps

In Entrepreneurs, Jobs, Technology, Workforce Development by edckcadminOctober 30, 2018

When faced with a report showcasing lags in minority participation in Kansas City’s thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) leveraged its sponsorship of the Techweek …

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LaunchKC Awards $500,000 in Grants to Nine Tech Start-Ups

In Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by edckcadminOctober 23, 2018

Earlier this month, during LaunchKC (an event EDCKC co-sponsors with the Downtown Council of KC to attract entrepreneurs from around the globe to grow their businesses here) 20 finalists – …

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LaunchKC Wins International Economic Development Award

In Entrepreneurs, LaunchKC by edckcadminSeptember 26, 2018

We’re pleased to announce that the LaunchKC initiative recently won an Excellence in Economic Development award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The global grants competition for tech startups …

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EDCKC Supporting Techweek Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Entrepreneurship Track

In Entrepreneurs, Technology by edckcadminSeptember 26, 2018

Kansas City continues to grow its reputation as a hotspot for entrepreneurs, with a growing ecosystem of expertise and support to help launch and grow the companies of tomorrow. It’s …

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Rightfully Sewn: Building Opportunities While Rebuilding an Industry

In Business Development, Entrepreneurs, Jobs by edckcadminAugust 30, 2018

Apparel production used to be a massive part of the Kansas City economy. Through the 1940s, 1 in 7 US women’s garments were made here. Industry-wise, it was our second …

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Congratulations to the 2018 Cornerstone Awards Winners!

In Business Development, Cornerstone Awards, Entrepreneurs, Events, New Development, Redevelopment by edckcadminMay 21, 2018

From the Urban Youth Baseball Academy that’s bringing baseball and mentoring to the city’s urban youth to an 85,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Cerner Innovations campus, the 2018 Cornerstone Award winners are helping …

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LaunchKC Grant Competition Judging Has Begun!

In Entrepreneurs by Barbara ShakespeareJuly 26, 2017

LaunchKC, the global grants competition for tech entrepreneurs, completed a successful application period on July 8th, topping its goal for the number of applications received for the 2017 competition. Approximately …

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Seamstress Training Program is Creating Jobs for Women

In Entrepreneurs by Barbara ShakespeareJune 29, 2017

A new version of Kansas City’s golden era of garment design and manufacturing has been quietly helping women build careers for themselves. Focused on revitalizing the once thriving Kansas City …

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LaunchKC takes on Austin at SXSW Interactive Festival

In Entrepreneurs, Technology by EDCKC StaffApril 10, 2017

In early March, LaunchKC kicked off its 2017 application process at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. The Interactive Festival, designed for tech startups, attracts thousands …

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