Nueterra selects 6 companies for Launch Health Accelerator

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - Sept. 11, 2019 - Six innovative technology entrepreneurs – focused on disruptive, yet sustainable solutions to improving patient care and lowering costs – have been selected to join the Launch Health Accelerator…

DTC Seeks Consultant for Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan

The Downtown Council is setting out to create a new vision for the future of Downtown Kansas City through our Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan. We envision the planning process will set strategy and action steps to serve as a 10-year road…

Nueterra joins forces with LaunchKC to fuel new Health Accelerator

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  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 Health Accelerator…

Black & Veatch unveils Cleantech Accelerator powered by LaunchKC

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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 Cleantech Accelerator…

LaunchKC elevates grants program to accelerator platform

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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 City. Beginning this week, LaunchKC will grow from a 5-year-old…

Santos Ramirez to lead operations for the CIDs

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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 supervisory group has risen through the CID ranks to assume new positions…

Annual Luncheon to elevate momentum of Downtown KC

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  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 at the Kansas…

Gov. Parson to address Downtown Council Annual Luncheon

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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 Kansas City Convention Center. On the heels of his…

Keynote to feature Loews Hotels, H&R Block CEOs

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  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. 24 at the Kansas City…

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 City Convention Center. Barnes is considered the architect…

All aboard for 2019 Annual Luncheon: Destination Downtown KC

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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 Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019…

LaunchKC tops $2 million in grants to tech start-ups

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LaunchKC judges awarded $500,000 in grants to nine tech start-up businesses on Friday, following a months-long competition designed to attract and retain tech entrepreneurs in Kansas City. This year’s grants competition elevated LaunchKC…