Black & Veatch, LaunchKC open COVID-19 grants competition

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A newly announced grants competition could boost both the health of Kansas City’s startup community, as well as those affected by the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), according to Startland News on Saturday. “The Black & Veatch…

Downtown Kansas City leaders respond to COVID-19 challenges

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, March 26, 2020 P&L District aims to inspire with 'positive vibes only' The Kansas City Power & Light District introduced the  "We've Got This, KC!" campaign this morning.…

Open letter to Downtown Council members, stakeholders

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The health, safety and well-being of the people and businesses of Downtown Kansas City is our paramount concern at this time. We support the City’s call to take the necessary and responsible steps to protect the people of our city and…

Part 2 – Inspiration for the Downtown KC 2030 strategic plan

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Part 2 of 2 ... new strategic planning process for Downtown Kansas City; Click here to read (or review) Part 1 Both DTC leaders said they drew inspiration for the strategic plan from Spencer Levy, senior economic advisor for CBRE, the largest…

Luncheon speaker: ‘Timing is right’ for Downtown baseball

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Courtesy, CitySceneKC, Jan. 31, 2020 Kansas City was “lucky” 15 years ago not to build a downtown ballpark, when the Royals lease was last up, but that’s all changed now, according to Paul Goldberger, author of the new book “BALLPARK:…

Downtown Council to honor Crossroads champion with its highest award

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  The Downtown Council of Kansas City (DTC) has selected Suzie Aron, the venerable champion of the Crossroads Arts District over the last 30 years, to receive its highest honor at the DTC Annual Luncheon on Jan. 30. Aron will become…

Downtown Council to explore new, urban horizons at luncheon

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The Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri has its eye on the future in preparation for its Annual Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. The annual event - Downtown KC 2030 - will introduce a new, comprehensive strategic planning process…

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…