Downtown Council receives international award of excellence for Imagine strategic plan

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The International Downtown Association recognized the Downtown Council of Kansas City last week in Vancouver, Canada with the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for its resourceful approaches related to the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan.

International EDC honors LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the Social Venture Studio with its Excellence in Economic Development Award for its work in promoting economic equity and inclusion. Social Venture Studio (SVS), powered…

Garment District will be groovin’ over lunch on Wednesday

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Make plans now for a Garment District Grooves lunch and live music experience on Wednesday in the Garment District Park at 8th & Broadway.

Art in the Loop hosts 2023 Art Walk

The 2022 Art in the Loop Art Walk will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The public is invited to join the project artists, planners, and others as we ride KC Streetcar and walk to 6 different streetcar stops. At each stop…

$500M investment + $75M railroad bridge + Iconic Katz sign + News beat

Downtown news beat: $500M investment in KC area apartments; $75M bridge to double KC Southern capacity at border; Khalia's Pizzeria draws support from DiCapo family; Union Station to be the only U.S. stop for Mayan exhibit; + new life for iconic Katz sign.

Yardbird Parker + Alan Jackson + Dance Day + Music Fest = Downtown is hot!

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What's cookin' in Downtown KC this weekend? Headliners include 'In The Yard' birthday bash for KC's own Charlie Parker; country music legend Alan Jackson; KC Ballet's annual Dance Day; 18th annual Crossroads Music Fest in the West Bottoms; and MUCH more!

Know any tech startups looking for funding? LaunchKC is awarding $50K grants!

Could Your Tech Startup Use a $50,000 Grant? Between now and Sept. 15, LaunchKC invites innovative, early-stage tech startups looking to take their business to the next level to apply for $50,000 in funding, plus access to a host of support…

816 Day aims to entertain Downtown workers, residents & visitors

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Downtown KC residents, workers, and visitors will have reason to celebrate on Tuesday with 816 Day, the city-proclaimed celebration of Kansas City culture, featuring live entertainment, branded events, and special deals.

Downtown A&E is smokin’ hot with The Lumineers, TEDxKC, ‘Cabaret’ & more

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Downtown KC will be smokin' hot this weekend with The Lumineers, as well as Michael Franti & Spearhead, in concert; a TEDxKC evening at the Kauffman Center; opening weekend of 'Cabaret'; and live music nightly all over the place.

Port KC selects property manager for Berkley Riverfront + Downtown news beat

Port KC selects property manager for Berkley Riverfront; City planners support $23.8M strategy to convert AT&T tower into apartments; Vicinity Energy looks to unload rare riverfront land; plus, more Downtown news.

PBR Outlaws Days; Innovation Fest; First & Fresh Fridays + more weekend fun

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The KC Outlaws, our hometown kings of professional bull riding, will kick off an eclectic and captivating weekend in Downtown KC that's loaded with fun... including First Friday, Troostival, and the Inaugural Innovation Festival. Click here to read on...

Pennway Park takes shape; What today’s workers want + Downtown news

Kansas City planners' recommendation marks first step in Ferris wheel-anchored Downtown project; LaunchKC revives grants competition for startups willing to move to KC; What today's workers wants in a job and a city; + more Downtown news.