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 […]
Entries by Mike Hurd
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 […]
Crossroads bar nabs national attention for its holiday spirit(s)
A Downtown Kansas City holiday pop-up bar is featured in a national story featuring “Bars that really get into the holiday spirit.” The Daily Beast pointed its national spotlight last week […]
Rebuttal – ‘Denverization’ is not the problem on Troost
By GIB KERR, special to The Kansas City Star, Dec. 12, 2018 I grew up here in Kansas City, just a few blocks from Troost Avenue. For my entire life, Troost […]
All aboard for 2019 Annual Luncheon: Destination Downtown KC
Downtown Kansas City’s ascension to becoming the region’s leading destination for conventions, visitors, and business and leisure travelers will be the main course of the next Downtown Council’s Annual Luncheon on […]
Natl Geographic Traveler names KC one of the world’s ‘best trips’
Courtesy, The Kansas City Star “One may wonder what Kansas City has in common with Dakar, Senegal, or Perth, Australia. It seems they are among must-see destinations for travelers in 2019. That’s […]
Construction to proceed on Downtown YMCA / Community Center
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will host a Construction Kickoff Celebration for the new Downtown YMCA/Kirk Family Community Center this Friday. Donors, volunteers, members and the community are invited […]
Office Summit program illustrates opportunities in Downtown
Courtesy of Kevin Collison, CityScene KC Lack of a big chunk of premier, new office space likely cost Downtown Kansas City a major Starbucks operation with 900 jobs last summer, […]