LaunchKC Announces Return of Grants Competition

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After a four-year hiatus, LaunchKC, co-founded by The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, (EDCKC) and Downtown Council (DTC), is bringing back their signature grants competition. The non-profit’s cornerstone program…

Member Spotlight: Kirk Family YMCA

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Come Out & Clean Up – Join the cause this Saturday

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Volunteers are invited to Come Out & Clean Up the Paseo West neighborhood from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Paseo West is home to many of the nonprofits that serve the houseless community, not to mention residences and many unique…

World Cup is coming to Kansas City + Downtown news beat

Kansas City scores! World Cup 2026 is on its way FIFA selects KC as a host site for 2026 World Cup - Business Journal World Cup 2026 gives KC chance to show off - The Star ++ 4 more: Downtown KC in the news 'Grand' Boulevardia…

2022 Art in the Loop to kickoff on June 22 with reception & performances

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  The Art in the Loop Foundation will kickoff the 2022 Art in the Loop Project: Sustainable at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Kansas City Public Library - Central Library, 14 W. 10th St. The public is invited to join us for…

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…

Big 12 tournaments extend stay in KC + Downtown news beat

5 to know: Downtown KC in the news Big 12 renews its basketball commitment to KC thru 2027 Populous partners with KC Pioneers on NFT fan experience Academy Bank will trade one Downtown KC tower for another Disney created the modern cartoon…

Grub Crawl on tap Friday + KC Current stadium updates + Downtown news

Sink your teeth into this City Market fundraiser Grub Crawl returns to the City Market from 4-7 p.m. Friday in this annual fundraiser for the Friends of the City Market. Passports are available now, and will be sold only in advance. So,…

Art in the Loop kickoff + South Loop Link + Downtown baseball

+ 5 to know: Downtown KC in the news Dallas park offers blueprint for KC's proposed South Loop Link City Council advances plan to seek state tax credits for soccer stadium MSN travel site lists KC among top 3 cities to visit Entrepreneurial,…

East-West transit study + Next steps for South Loop park + Iconic signage

RideKC wants to hear from you! RideKC & partners have launched an East-West Transit Study and want to know what you want and need from a public transit system - connecting from The University of Kansas Health System in KCK to the Truman…

Leaders of KC sports universe sparkle at Annual Luncheon

Sports executives display camaraderie, share insights KC sports execs talk turkey on new stadiums - Business Journal Chiefs, Royals explore an amicable split - Flatland Chiefs president supports Royals moving Downtown - FOX 4 'Baseball…