From The Temptations to KC Beer Fest … #GoDowntownKC this week
It just might be our imagination, but the Downtown Kansas City arts & entertainment appears to be smokin’ this week. Roll the highlight reel for what’s happening in Downtown – […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
816 DAY festivities return to Downtown on Friday 8/16
Did you know that 816 DAY is a designated Kansas City holiday? In August 2018, the City Council passed resolution No. 180592 identifying August 16 as Kansas City’s newest […]
When Amazon came calling, Downtown Nashville was ready
The following post appeared in CityScene KC, the second of two reports on a recent visit to Downtown Nashville. The first post will appear in this space beginning July 30. […]
Booming Nashville skyline offers lessons for Downtown KC
The following post appeared in CityScene KC, the first of two reports on a recent visit to Downtown Nashville. The second post will appear in this space beginning tomorrow. By […]
Nueterra joins forces with LaunchKC to fuel new Health Accelerator
The Downtown Council (DTC), the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Nueterra Capital announce the formation of Kansas City’s newest industry vertical accelerator – the LaunchKC […]
Black & Veatch unveils Cleantech Accelerator powered by LaunchKC
Black & Veatch, the largest engineering company in the Kansas City area, is a global leader in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for energy, water, and telecommunications. It’s IgniteX […]
LaunchKC elevates grants program to accelerator platform
LaunchKC opens the next chapter of its evolution this week. Over the past four years, LaunchKC has awarded $2 million to attract and retain 38 tech startup businesses in Kansas […]
Santos Ramirez to lead operations for the CIDs
As the River Market CID begins its new fiscal year, the district is positioned for a strong and effective 2019 thanks to its new leadership team. Every member of the […]
Annual Luncheon to elevate momentum of Downtown KC
Downtown Kansas City’s ascension into becoming the region’s leading destination for visitors, tourists, conventioneers and businesses will be the main course of the Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon on Thursday […]
Gov. Parson to address Downtown Council Annual Luncheon
Gov. Mike Parson is coming to Kansas City next week to address Downtown business, civic and philanthropic leaders at the Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24 at the […]
Keynote to feature Loews Hotels, H&R Block CEOs
Downtown Kansas City’s progress in becoming the region’s leading destination for visitors, tourists and conventioneers will be the main course of the Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. […]
Kay Barnes to receive Downtown Council’s highest honor
Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes will receive the Downtown Council’s highest honor at its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 in the Kay Barnes Ballroom of the Kansas […]