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…

Morning Scoop – #LightItBlue to honor frontline responders

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 9, 2020 #LIGHTITBLUE tonight to honor first responders Kansas City will join a global effort tonight to light up the Downtown skyline in blue to honor first responders and healthcare…

Morning Scoop – CIDs raise the bar for safe, clean services

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, April 8, 2020 CIDs raise the bar on public cleanliness services The Community Improvement Districts have joined forces with the City of Kansas City, KC Parks, Public Works and the…

Morning Scoop – Businesses step up in COVID-19 battle

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from ... The Morning Scoop - Downtown Council of KCMO, March 31, 2020 Black & Veatch, LaunchKC open COVID-19 grants competition A newly announced grants competition could boost both the health of Kansas City’s startup community,…

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…

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…

Downtown KC 2030 strategic planning process takes flight

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Part 1 of 2 stories ... new strategic planning process for Downtown Kansas City. The Downtown Council ceremonially introduced a year-long planning process - Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan - at its sold-out Annual Luncheon on Jan. 30 at the…