In this month's EDC Edit newsletter, we're (re)introducing our amazing team:

How do our focus areas of business development, land development and entrepreneurship work together with our partners to shape a vibrant future for KCMO? Check it out in this month's EDC Edit:

Happy #816Day! In this month's EDC Edit, we explore the reasons why #KansasCity is worth celebrating: https://t.co/CbTW2ELhob

Applications are now open for the Social Business Pitch Competition! Learn more and apply at https://t.co/9JcewQz1Qd.

Congratulations to EDCKC's Director of Strategic Initiatives @JimEricksonKC who has been named to Ingram's Magazine 40 Under 40! https://t.co/jXpfY6dNSX

The third @Launch_KC Social Venture Studio cohort has been announced! Read more from @StartlandNews: https://t.co/vUomaX94aR

The April Edition of The EDC Edit is all about the urban redevelopment power of LCRA, a program administered by EDCKC. Check out how the program helps move projects forward: https://t.co/CbTW2ELPdJ

Five urban renewal projects recently were approved for financial support of nearly $36 million from EDCKC’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. Read more via @StartlandNews: https://t.co/sIs7PKtZl8

EDCKC’s Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has approved five projects for nearly $36 million in financial support, paving the way for new economic opportunities: https://t.co/XHh4WfSrym

KCMO has a rich history in the field of biologics, particularly in the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products. The city’s involvement in the biologics industry can be traced back to several key factors: https://t.co/qHryWzYtnc

#ICYMI The U.S. Economic Development Administration named the KC region a “Tech Hub” in October as part of a historic investment to strengthen the U.S. economy and national security. Read more: https://t.co/EVRoKhRWEn

#ICYMI Last week we announced that Cathcart Rail will undergo a significant two-phase expansion of their railcar repair facility in KCMO. Read more: https://t.co/FRpmkCyxrc

We asked Nick Jones, President of KCMO-based industrial development company, Jones Development, to share his insights about the industry, including industry-specific trends and changes. Visit our website to read the full interview: https://t.co/XDOvqc5tYV

EDCKC's Business Development team has had some success in the specialized manufacturing industry recently! Visit our website to read more: https://t.co/CZ5vRImczg

KCMO has more than 330 million square feet of industrial space. Our region is the 15th largest industrial market in the country, and the investments keep coming. Read about tools for driving industrial development & new projects coming to KCMO: https://t.co/ZgeEY2IpDz

Exciting news: @americold announced today its plans to develop its first cold storage facility on the Canadian Pacific Kansas City rail network in Missouri! The facility will help connect key U.S. Midwest and Mexico markets. Read the full announcement: https://t.co/toSbWwTnci

EDCKC is excited to announce that @goeasternair has selected KCMO for its new headquarters location! This move marks a significant milestone in the airline’s commitment to growth, innovation & expanding its presence in the heart of the US Read more: https://t.co/FSJ4XAq0II

EDCKC's Business Development Officer, Brandon Haggard, shares his take on the 8 reasons why KC is emerging as a beacon of growth, collaboration and innovation for the region and beyond: https://t.co/D86vk3INMK

We're thrilled to announce that @Launch_KC, an initiative of EDCKC and @godowntownkc, has secured nearly $500,000 over the next three years! The funding was awarded by the @MoTechCorp. https://t.co/KpEyn0uo6v

We're excited to announce that EDCKC, in collaboration with the City of @KansasCity, Missouri's @KCBizcare office, has partnered with KivaUS to launch a local hub, Kiva Kansas City (Kiva KC)! Read more: https://t.co/CoBerrojU3