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Put your heart in the right place.

By the Numbers
Top 10
Industrial Growth Market
CBRE, April 2023
$544 Million
KC startup funding
Pitchbook, 2023
1st
gigabit region in the nation
2,250
 Greater KC Chamber member companies 
16,000+ Jobs
Created each year by KC startups
Why these CEOs say KC is where their companies belong.

This community understands and shares our vision of the future and has demonstrated a commitment to change and shift as our demands increase.

Steve Edwards, Chairman & CEO, Black & Veatch

It’s our ‘forward momentum’ mindset that has me most excited to call this our home.

Jeffrey Jones II, President & CEO, H&R Block

But in all the world, there’s not place we’d rather be anchored than here – in Kansas City.

Jon Cook, Global CEO, VML

While we employ more than 28,000 people in more than 100 countries, the heart of our company beats right here in Kansas City.

David Hall, Executive Vice Chairman, Hallmark Cards

Simply put, Kansas City gives you more value for each dollar.

Gary White, CEO and Co-Founder, Water.org & WaterEquity
KC Downtown Skyline
KC's Industry Strengths

Kansas City is staking its claim as a titan of industry, thriving at the forefront of innovation and engaging top talent. From architecture and manufacturing to cybersecurity and health tech, KC is making a global impact.

Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship in KC
Entrepreneur Donald Hawkins
Be your own boss

KC is a top city for startup growth rate and density. If you want to hustle hard in KC, you have plenty of access to meaningful collaboration and substantial capital.

There are 2,000+ events hosted each year to help educate, inspire and connect entrepreneurs along with more than 200 business-building resources in the KC region.

Business Connections
Building a network

You’ve heard it time and time again, it’s all about who you know. In KC, we make it easy to get to know people.

Just like a winning sports team, the business community thrives when we're all working together, building our networks and supporting the success of all.

Meet people building their businesses in KC.
  • Marissa Gencarelli and a KC Heart
    Marissa Gencarelli
    How a lifetime of cultural influence propelled Marissa Gencarelli and Yoli Tortilleria onto the world’s biggest stage.
  • David Manica in a suit sitting at a bar.
    David Manica
    Community and creativity helped propel this architectural juggernaut to international acclaim.
  • Davyeon Ross Hearts and Minds Profile Picture
    Davyeon Ross
    A native of Trinidad & Tobago, basketball brought Davyeon to Kansas City, where he continues to fulfill his passions as a sports technology entrepreneur.
  • DeJuan Bonds
    DeJuan Bonds
    DeJuan Bonds is a professional barber in KC known for his art on athletes like Patrick Mahomes. He is the owner of The Purple Label Barber Shop, the first multi ethnicity shop in Johnson County.
  • Jay Sanders topping a cocktail
    Jay Sanders
    Jay’s approach to hospitality has him front and center of Kansas City’s cocktail scene.
  • Heather White standing at a counter and smiling, next to a bottle of champagne and two glasses.
    Heather White
    Heather's penchant for French culture offers a refreshing perspective on Kansas City cuisine.
  • Tom Paolini Hearts & Minds Profile
    Tom Paolini
    As the Owner of Paolini Garment Company, Tom has been outfitting Kansas City’s finest for more than a decade.
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