If you’re looking for more information, connect with Kansas City’s other resource organizations that can provide support for your business.
Economic Development Corporations & Councils (EDCs)
Economic Development Corporations and Councils work to create jobs and boost the local economy by attracting new business and retaining or expanding existing business. They can provide new or existing businesses with:
- Workforce and demographic statistics and projections
- Information on regulations and codes
- Workforce development support
- Financing
- Networking opportunities
- Educational programs and more
Local Economic Development Corporations and Councils:
- Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
- Clay County Economic Development Council
- Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City
- Gladstone Economic Development Department
- Grain Valley Economic Development Council
- Hispanic Economic Development Corporation
- Independence Economic Development Council
- Jackson County Economic Development Department
- Kearney Area Development Council
- Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council
- Liberty Economic Development Corporation
- Missouri Economic Development Council
- Parkville Economic Development Council
- Platte County Economic Development Council
- Raytown Office of Economic Development
How to Start a Business in...
Access the forms needed to start a business in these local communities.
Organizations that Support Small Businesses
KCSourcelink
KCSourcelink
Connect to resources to start and scale your business.
Kansas City SCORE
Kansas City SCORE
Get free business advice from a group of local mentors.
Kauffman FastTrac
Kauffman FastTrac
Learn about business classes and training for entrepreneurs.
Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC
Missouri Small Business Development Center at UMKC
Get business analyses, schedule consultations, and receive training to grow.
Ennovation Center
Ennovation Center
Work together to succeed with a community of entrepreneurs.
Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration
Get small business loans, counseling, and assistance.
Missouri Secretary of State
Missouri Secretary of State
Follow the steps to start a small business in the State of Missouri.
UM Business Development Program
UM Business Development Program
Get help at every stage from this statewide network.
Kauffman Sketchbook - "Entrepreneurial Mindset"
Gary Schoeniger, founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, traces the insights and principles that led to the creation of the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program.