Tag: EDCKC

How KD Academy is redefining childcare as a pillar of KC’s economic growth

By Tommy Felts / March 5, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was written and first published by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC). Click here to read the original story. In the heart of Kansas City, a state-of-the-art facility — embodying innovation in early childhood education and economic development — works day-in and day-out to meet the demands…

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Sustainable data center near downtown KCMO to help power capacity with $143M investment

By Tommy Felts / December 16, 2024

Kansas City is building on its reputation as a hub for partners looking to tap into a region rich with infrastructure built for the future, said Steven Anthony, announcing the grand opening of another major, sustainable data center in KCMO. Edged — a vertically integrated global platform of on-demand data centers with operations designed to…

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Shopify-linked e-commerce platform adds $5M KCMO investment to its cart, delivering 46 new jobs to region

By Tommy Felts / December 11, 2024

A 113,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Kansas City is expected to help Miami-based OpenStore provide faster and more efficient service to its growing portfolio of e-commerce brands — and bring $2 million in payroll to the region in the next five years. Opening in March 2025, the project is expected to ultimately create 46 new jobs…

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Just funded: LaunchKC unveils 7 newest grant winners, topping $385K in startup capital

By Tommy Felts / November 20, 2024

LaunchKC’s big reveal Tuesday was about more than checking a box — or getting hands on oversized checks — with grant competition winners taking the stage to introduce their companies to an eager community of supporters, entrepreneurs and investors.  “This event is incredible,” said Donnie Hampton, co-founder of Roz, one of seven startups honored Tuesday…

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LaunchKC invested in this founder’s vision; now she’s helping the grants competition boost KC’s startup scene

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2024

Editor’s note: LaunchKC — a longstanding initiative from the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and the Downtown Council — annual funds six to seven companies through its popular fall grants competition. Winning members of the 2025 LaunchKC cohort are set to be announced at a LaunchKC Liftoff event Nov. 19 at J. Rieger &…

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