Kansas City Unites Behind Downtown as Home for Royals’ Future

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Yesterday, local civic and business leaders joined together in a bold, unified call to action: bring the Kansas City Royals home to Downtown! In a show of solidarity and vision for the city’s future, community leaders, residents, and business…

Kansas City Royals announce commitments to the Crossroads Community Association

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On Saturday, the Kansas City Royals announced commitments they will make to the Crossroads Community Association with benefits that will extend beyond its borders and enhance the larger community if Jackson County voters approve Question 1 on April 2nd. Earlier in the week, the Royals and Kansas City Chiefs released a $260 million community benefits agreement for Jackson County. The Royals' commitment to the Crossroads will support small business displacement, offer local businesses reduced lease pricing within the ballpark district, and implement traffic and parking management.

Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals Announce Terms of Historic Community Benefits Agreements Worth $260M+

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The Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals announced terms of the historic Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) with Jackson County that will total more than $260 million in commitments across a broad range of initiatives supporting residents, if voters approve Question 1 on the upcoming April 2 ballot. Combined and individually they represent the largest CBAs in Kansas City’s history, surpassing any singular agreement negotiated previously, including the recent one negotiated around Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal.

LaunchKC Grants Competition Accepting Applications for 2023/2024 Cohort

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The Downtown Council (DTC) and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) are proud to announce that the LaunchKC grants competition will be accepting applicants for their signature grants competition starting August…

DTC seeks input from residents about Downtown retail

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Downtown Kansas City residents! Do you have thoughts and opinions about Downtown retail and amenities? Then we want to hear from you! As part of our retail recruitment initiative the Downtown Council has created a Downtown Retail Survey.…

Zero Fare Transit nets national honors for Mayor + City of KCMO

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RENO, NEV. - Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City of Kansas City have been recognized nationally for Kansas City’s efforts to address the climate crisis through Kansas City’s Zero Fare Transit Initiative. During the U.S.…

Introducing Keystone Sessions: A weekly networking event for the innovation, education and entrepreneurship community

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“If you’re someone who’s interested in new ideas, or finding out about the newest tech or industry trends, and interacting with others who are also interested, where do you go in KC?” asks Kevin McGinnis, founder of the Keystone Innovation…

Downtown KC is OPEN

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Support Downtown Kansas City Restaurants & Retailers The Downtown Council is continuing to spread the word that Downtown KC restaurants and retailers are OPEN! Our OPEN Downtown KC campaign is highlighting the various ways our restaurants…

Morning Scoop – KCMO Small Business Relief Fund + OPEN for business

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, May 6, 2020 Support Downtown retailers, restaurants As Downtown retailers and restaurants prepare to open their doors for shoppers and diners beginning Friday, May 15, remember…

Morning Scoop – KC Ballet introduces @Home viewing

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 23, 2020 KCBallet@Home begins Friday with 'The Uneven' The Kansas City Ballet has pivoted from live performances for the time being, and introduces a new virtual outlet, KCBallet@Home. From…

Morning Scoop – Fed introduces new lending program + support for restaurants

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 21, 2020 KC Carryout Crew supports Downtown area restaurants Belly up to the curbside, my friends. Step right up. Downtown area restaurants need our support now. KC eateries…

Morning Scoop – Stay At Home Order extended to May 15

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 17, 2020     Mayor extends Stay-At-Home Order to May 15 Mayor Quinton Lucas extended his “Stay at Home” Order, on Thursday, requiring Kansas Citians to stay…