AlphaGraphics expansion boasts $1.4M investment, plans to create 16 new KC jobs
October 21, 2025 | Startland News Staff
A production crew known for eye-catching, colorful designs splashed across Kansas City — including its own East Crossroads headquarters — is expanding its physical and human footprint, marking a key investment in the metro’s growing creative and professional services sector, local leaders said.
AlphaGraphics on Tuesday announced an investment of more than $1.4 million and the creation of 16 new jobs to accelerate its professional design, printing, and marketing service — as well as reinforce Kansas City’s position as a hub for creative and professional innovation.
The move adds new space to AlphaGraphics’s existing facility at 518 E. 16th St. to accommodate advanced production equipment and additional staff, increasing both capacity and operational efficiency, said Haley Haar, owner of AlphaGraphics (a franchisee of AlphaGraphics International) since 2009.
Haley Haar, AlphaGraphics
“We have been members of the Crossroads community for 11 years and are thrilled to officially be property owners in the district,” she continued. “Downtown KC is a unique and thriving area, and we are looking forward to continued growth for years to come.”
AlphaGraphics’ success signals strong momentum in Kansas City’s broader economic development efforts, said Kyana Bowers, business development officer at the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC).
Her office noted the expansion project takes advantage of the Missouri Works program — a state incentive tool that helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs.
“By investing in local infrastructure, creating high-quality jobs, and expanding production capabilities, the company is contributing to the city’s long-term economic resilience and growth,” Bowers continued.
The expansion also reflects the business’ willingness to invest in the neighborhood, noted Crispin Rea, council member for Kansas City, Missouri’s 4th District At-Large.
“It’s exciting to see a women-owned business growing right here in the Crossroads — creating new jobs, supporting other local businesses, and contributing to the vibrancy that makes Kansas City such a great place to live and work,” he said.
AlphaGraphics specializes in helping local companies solve marketing and communications challenges through innovative print and digital solutions, with high-profile examples of its work stretching from branding and wayfinding at CPKC Stadium and the Power & Light District to Crossroads neighbors and projects tied to special events like the NFL Draft.
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