Entrepreneurs

Black & Veatch Unveils Cleantech Accelerator, Powered by LaunchKC

In Business Development, Entrepreneurs, Initiatives, LaunchKC by EDCKC StaffMay 2, 2019

This month, EDCKC’s LaunchKC and engineering and construction stalwart, Black & Veatch announced IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator. “The bottom line of the new platform is to attract scalable companies to the city …

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EDC’s Loan Corp Helps Two Business Owners Realize Their Dreams

In Business Development, EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs by edckcadminMarch 12, 2019

Anita Moore, Soiree Steak & Oyster House After working in the corporate world for 15 years, Anita Moore followed a passion for cooking and and received her degree from L’Ecole …

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Celebrating Black History Month

In EDC Loan Corp, Entrepreneurs by edckcadminFebruary 27, 2019

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’d like to celebrate a few important leaders, projects and initiatives that are fueling growth and connection across Kansas City, Missouri. While …

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Headed to South by Southwest (SXSW) This Year?

In LaunchKC, Technology by edckcadminFebruary 26, 2019

If so, we’d love to have as much KC-representation as possible at the fifth-annual, KC Outpost. What is the KC Outpost? LaunchKC, the EDCKC-sponsored civic engine in the KC startup space, is …

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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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