Economic Development

Projects in action

The Kansas City Startup Village (KCSV) is an entrepreneur-led community helping to grow and support
Kansas City entrepreneurs and the startup ecosystem.

Launch KC

Launch KC exists to nurture local technology talent and attract startups from around the country to relocate to Kansas City.

Digital Sandbox

Digital Sandbox is a proof-of-concept lab for technology startups seeking funding and that plan to stay in the Kansas City area.

America’s Creative Crossroads

America’s Creative Crossroads is a national positioning campaign to elevate the KC region in the minds of potential visitors, residents, and businesses.

Plays

News

PlanIT Impact wins Smart City Works Infrastructure Actuator award

A new type of business accelerator geared toward infrastructure and construction businesses is up and running in Virginia, and Kansas City-based architecture startup PlanIT Impact has won a chance to participate in the business boot camp’s first year. Smart City Works, a non-profit business networking company, has found that construction and infrastructure startups require a […]