Podcast spotlights MCC Chancellor + KC Streetcar to honor Buck O’Neil, NLBM

MCC Chancellor shares her insights & outlook on Imagine Downtown KC podcast The new Imagine Downtown KC podcast features a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Beatty, chancellor of Metropolitan Community College (MCC). MCC is "a catalyst…

LaunchKC, Keystone join forces + Office Summit set for Tuesday

LaunchKC enters partnership with Keystone Labs As LaunchKC begins its seventh year, it kicks off a new partnership with Keystone Labs, part of the Keystone Community Corporation. LaunchKC is a nonprofit initiative powered by the Downtown…

5 virtual OR live ways to explore Downtown KC

+ Walktober: Riverfront Heritage Trail + Ep. 1 - Power of the arts in Downtown KC + Future Fashion to capture virtual spotlight on Saturday + Ep. 22 - Dining, drinking & all things pumpkin + 18th St. Fashion Show the…

Office Summit to return Nov. 10 + Podcast series takes flight

Office Summit to elevate opportunities in Downtown KC All eyes will be on Downtown Kansas City, as area business leaders gather next month to explore the future of commercial office space at the Downtown KC Office Summit. Highlighting…

Entrepreneurs get ready for Demo Day + Artists respond to vandals

BCP Tech Accelerator prepares for Demo Day Six entrepreneurs from across the country will step into the virtual Kansas City spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 1 with the inaugural bcp tech Accelerator Demo Day. bcp tech - the technology-focused…

Black Lives Matter murals + The Dish + light up in red

Black Lives Matter murals light up KC thoroughfares Six Kansas City streets are serving as canvasses for Black Lives Matters murals that were painted by artists and volunteers on Saturday. Each mural features a display of “Black…

City seeks feedback on Community Improvement Districts

CID survey available through Aug. 28 The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is looking at ways to improve policy related to Community Improvement Districts and wants to hear from you. "Community Improvement District (CIDs) are designed…

COVID-19 prompts renaissance in outdoor dining

Turning restaurants inside out in Downtown KC "... the need for outdoor public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we use urban spaces, especially those traditionally reserved for our gas guzzlers," according to a…

Art in the Loop opens season + Kauffman Center announcement

Art in the Loop to launch new season with virtual kickoff Make plans now to celebrate the 2020 Art in the Loop kickoff from the comfort of your personal space with a virtual event set for 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The program will…

Celebrate Independence Day via virtual concert + The Dish

Virtual 4th of July concert is set for Saturday Make plans to celebrate Independence Day in Downtown KC on Saturday evening with a virtual concert featuring a true KC original and award-winning Nashville recording artist, Casi Joy. The…

Scoop – Facebook post touts CIDs as model of ‘community policing’

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Facebook post sparks affection, attention for CID Ambassadors An extraordinary social media post on June 9 turned into a rousing and heartfelt show of support for the Downtown and River Market Community Improvement District Ambassadors…

Loews Hotel + relief funds still available + Mayor eases restrictions

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Loew's Hotel opens its doors in Downtown KC Loew's Kansas City Hotel - the, spectacular Downtown convention hotel - officially opened its doors on Monday. "Loews is the first convention hotel completed in Downtown since the Marriott…