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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

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

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

Legal Services

  • Lease Review
  • Forming a Business

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Business Research Resources

Marketing/Sales

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

Networking Organizations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

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

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

  • Lease Review
  • Site Location

Economic and Site Development

  • Site Location Assistance

Regulatory Compliance

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

Tax Services

  • Tax Preparation Assistance
  • Tax Registration

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Industrial Technology Research

Training

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

Nonprofit Development

  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Industrial Technology Research

Starting a Business

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location
  • Startup Classes
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Business Research Resources
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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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