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Hispanic Economic Development Corporation

The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation is dedicated to improving the lives of Latinos within greater Kansas City. HEDC achieves this through business development and economic and community wealth creation initiatives.

About

The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation assists individuals and small business owners through wealth-creation programs and services: 

Business Development Program: HEDC provides one-on-one technical assistance to current and aspiring entrepreneurs needing help with starting, sustaining or growing a small business.  Among the services provided: 

  • Startup assistance 
  • Business plan assistance 
  • Strategic growth plans 
  • Market research and analysis 
  • Financial assistance, loan packaging 
  • Obtaining business licenses and permits 
  • MWD/BE application assistance 
  • Microloans for existing clients to assist with business expenses (via the Impacto Fund) 

Computer Training Program: HEDC provides computer training and adult education covering the following topics: 

  • QuickBooks training 
  • Introduction to computers 
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) 
  • Email
  • Social media

Services Provided

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Hispanic Business (Specialty)
  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Missouri Business Issues

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting, Development and Review
  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets

Management Issues

  • Insurance Requirements
  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Obtaining Debt Funding (Specialty)
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Loan Providers (Specialty)
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training (Specialty)

Legal Services

  • Forming a Business
  • Lease Review

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Obtaining Certification
  • Subcontracting Opportunities
  • Obtaining Government Contracts
  • Obtaining Corporate Contracts

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Site Location
  • Lease Review

Economic and Site Development

  • Site Location Assistance

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements
  • Registration, licenses and permits
  • Trademark and Copyright Information
  • Insurance Requirements

Tax Services

  • Tax Preparation Assistance
  • Tax Registration

Technical Assistance

  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training

Training

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Budget, Financial Statements and Cash Flow Training
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Marketing Plan Development and Training
  • Startup Classes
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Business Management Training

Nonprofit Development

  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Industrial Technology Research

Starting a Business

  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes
  • Business Research Resources
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Forming a Business
  • Feasibility Studies
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Contact Information
Maricela Garcia
Address
1722 Holly St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone
(816) 221-3442
Fax
(816) 221-6458
Website
http://www.kchedc.org
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