Join us at the State of Downtown event on Nov. 20th

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This year the Downtown Council is launching an exciting new event titled the State of Downtown that will celebrate Downtown Kansas City's transformation from a single-use office district into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood animated…

Employees living close to their Downtown office are back at 100% of 2019 levels

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As of July 2024, the volume of Downtown employees coming into the office stands at 76% of 2019 totals, ranking Kansas City fourth among the largest cities in the country. This represents a 4% increase in the number of employee visits Downtown from 2023 and a 43% increase since 2022.

Downtown Office Summit panelists to examine the Next Gen workforce

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This year the Downtown Kansas City Office Summit will focus on the next generation of employees – discussing the environment and amenities that appeal to them, both inside and outside of the workplace. This knowledge will help us chart our future course of creating a modern, mixed-use, yet evolving Downtown that continues to attract both businesses and the future workforce.

7th annual Downtown Office Summit set for Oct. 18

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Make plans now to join the Downtown Council for the Downtown KC Office Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte. This year our theme is “Downtown KC: Never Better” because we believe there is not…

Downtown Kansas City’s Pandemic Recovery is Strong

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Downtown Kansas City's transformation is the product of strategic decisions, local leadership, and investments that shape our new vision.

LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio searches for next entrepreneurial cohort

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Social Venture Studio, powered by LaunchKC, is accepting applications until March 1 for its second cohort, and it’s upping the ante on grant funding.

LaunchKC Announces Six 2022 Grants Competition Winners

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Six early-stage tech companies have been selected to receive $50,000 in non-dilutive grants, plus access to business support and networking. After a four-year hiatus, LaunchKC, co-founded by The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas…

LaunchKC Announces Return of Grants Competition

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After a four-year hiatus, LaunchKC, co-founded by The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Downtown Council (DTC), is bringing back their signature grants competition. The non-profit’s cornerstone program…