Know any tech startups looking for funding? LaunchKC is awarding $50K grants!

Could Your Tech Startup Use a $50,000 Grant? Between now and Sept. 15, LaunchKC invites innovative, early-stage tech startups looking to take their business to the next level to apply for $50,000 in funding, plus access to a host of support…

816 Day aims to entertain Downtown workers, residents & visitors

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Downtown KC residents, workers, and visitors will have reason to celebrate on Tuesday with 816 Day, the city-proclaimed celebration of Kansas City culture, featuring live entertainment, branded events, and special deals.

Downtown A&E is smokin’ hot with The Lumineers, TEDxKC, ‘Cabaret’ & more

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Downtown KC will be smokin' hot this weekend with The Lumineers, as well as Michael Franti & Spearhead, in concert; a TEDxKC evening at the Kauffman Center; opening weekend of 'Cabaret'; and live music nightly all over the place.

Downtown news beat: World Cup; affordable housing; homemade pasta & more

Today's Downtown KC news beat covers World Cup housing questions; KC's place among top Midwest startup cities; a fresh approach to affordable housing solutions; next steps for the KCATA; the Westside's new homemade pasta shop; plus more news!

Port KC selects property manager for Berkley Riverfront + Downtown news beat

Port KC selects property manager for Berkley Riverfront; City planners support $23.8M strategy to convert AT&T tower into apartments; Vicinity Energy looks to unload rare riverfront land; plus, more Downtown news.

Architectural Digest selects Union Station among the world’s most beautiful

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Kansas City's renowned Union Station has been named one of 37 of the most beautiful train stations in the world by Architectural Digest. The iconic front door to Downtown KC is among only nine U.S. stations to be featured in the global list.

PBR Outlaws Days; Innovation Fest; First & Fresh Fridays + more weekend fun

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The KC Outlaws, our hometown kings of professional bull riding, will kick off an eclectic and captivating weekend in Downtown KC that's loaded with fun... including First Friday, Troostival, and the Inaugural Innovation Festival. Click here to read on...

Pennway Park takes shape; What today’s workers want + Downtown news

Kansas City planners' recommendation marks first step in Ferris wheel-anchored Downtown project; LaunchKC revives grants competition for startups willing to move to KC; What today's workers wants in a job and a city; + more Downtown news.

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…

Rock Island Bridge timeline + Guide to Tuesday’s election + Downtown news

Construction to begin this fall on Rock Island Bridge; next Keystone Sessions to feature LaunchKC presentation; Florida investor is looking to acquire Reverb apartment tower; Voter guide to Tuesday's election + more Downtown news.

Hot Dog Festival + Fringe Festival set the pace for this weekend

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Fringe Festival reaches a crescendo; Average White Band tops Heart of America Hot Dog Festival; Big Time Rush to take T-Mobile Center by storm; plus highlights of the Downtown arts & entertainment scene this weekend.

Origin boutique hotel; El Dorado kudos; H&R Block honors founder + news beat

Incentives pave the way for a $29M boutique hotel on the riverfront; El Dorado scores top honors among Midwestern architectural firms; H&R Block honors legacy of founder Henry Bloch; plus more news from Downtown KC.