Economic Development Corporation (EDC) – Kansas City, MO
The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is a not-for-profit organization that is the city of KCMO’s primary development organization and provides assistance to new and expanding businesses already located in Kansas City, Missouri, or those considering a KC location. In addition, the EDC administers the city’s TIF, LCRA and Enhanced Enterprise/Zone Works programs.
About
For existing small businesses, the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, offers assistance with expansion, relocation, technical assistance and advocacy.
Specifically, the EDC offers:
- Site location, job training and financing for expanding business
- Sponsorship of the annual LaunchKC grant competition, providing 10 grants of $50,000 per grant for early-stage businesses every year
- Access to other programs, such as job training for businesses that are relocating to Kansas City
- Demographic information, identification of state and local incentives and financing for businesses that are relocating to Kansas City
- Technical assistance and advocacy to assist in resolving challenges and capitalizing on opportunities
- Succession planning, workforce development and facility planning for growing businesses
- Co-sponsorship of the annual Techweek conference in September. Techweek is designed to build a better world through tech entrepreneurship by showcasing local and national innovative ideas.
- Advocacy with legislators and government agencies
The EDC also offers loan programs to small business through the EDC Loan Corporation of Kansas City.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Business Issues Related to a Specific City
- Small Business Policy
- Missouri Business Issues
Business Planning
- Demographic/Census Data (Specialty)
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Obtaining Debt Funding
- Technology Grants
- Tax Credits (Specialty)
Legal Services
- Environmental Compliance
Libraries and Research Organizations
- Business Research Resources (Specialty)
- Demographic/Census Data (Specialty)
Marketing/Sales
- Demographics/Census Data
Networking Organizations
- Geographically Based
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
- Obtaining Government Contracts
Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space
- Site Location (Specialty)
Economic and Site Development
- Revitalization
- Economic Forecast
- Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
- Tax Credits (Specialty)
- Environmental Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Compliance
Tax Services
- State Tax Credit Information (Specialty)
- Tax Credits (Specialty)
Human Resources
- Workforce Incentives
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources (Specialty)
- Site Location (Specialty)
Contact Information
Gary Sage
Gary Sage
Address
3000 Wyandotte
Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64105
3000 Wyandotte
Suite 400
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone
(816) 221-0636
(816) 221-0636
Fax
(816) 221-0189
(816) 221-0189
Website
http://www.edckc.com
http://www.edckc.com