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…

LaunchKC welcomes Social Venture Studio cohort + Downtown news beat

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LaunchKC's Social Venture Studio introduces first cohort  The Social Venture Studio, powered by LaunchKC, to support promising social ventures working to solve social, racial, or environmental challenges, selected seven companies last week…

DTC celebrates employees’ return to the office + Downtown news

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DTC celebrates with business intelligence + reception The Downtown Council dedicated its latest Board of Directors meeting last week at the Town Pavilion to the business (and celebration) of welcoming employees back to the office. The…

Downtown Office Summit lights the path toward a ‘bright future’

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Office Summit: Newer offerings will light Downtown's way to a 'bright future' Commercial real estate analysts joined with area business leaders on Tuesday to align research, data and strategies for driving growth in the Downtown Kansas…

Save the date for Office Summit + The Dish + Chiefs auction

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Downtown Office Summit 2020 - Save the date - Nov. 10 The fourth annual Downtown Office Summit will be presented as a one-hour, virtual showcase of the Downtown commercial office marketplace beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Presented…

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 – Curbside Carryout BINGO @ Boulevard; Thank you to CIDs

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 29, 2020 Curbside Carryout BINGO @ Boulevard Boulevard Brewing Company has introduced a creative and tasty way to support local restaurants. Here's how to play: Go online…

FEEDING KC – CIDs, NourishKC introduce 5-week food drive

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The Downtown and River Market Community Improvement Districts (CID) are teaming up with NourishKC on a food drive to help food the hungry in Kansas City. The campaign - FEEDING KC - begins Monday, April 27 and runs through Sunday, May…

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…