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Meet Ten New City Entrepreneurs - DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses Grads
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, DoorDash, and a cohort of ten local entrepreneurs gathered at Wah Gwan to celebrate the successful completion of the 2025 DoorDash Accelerator for Local Businesses in Kansas City.
KC BizCare Division Receives Grant from Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City’s BizCare Division has been awarded a $250,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to support its Storefront Vacancy Revitalization Program.
Annual Permit Fees for Outdoor Dining No More
Kansas City Eliminates Annual Permit Fees for Outdoor Dining to Support Small BusinessesA three-year fee moratorium on sidewalk cafes, parklets, and street cafes aims to boost economic growth and enhance neighborhood dining
Open Doors! Program Opens Applications
Initiative pairs small businesses and artists with property owners for short-term storefronts
Kansas City Activates Vacant Storefronts
Kansas City and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) have launched the Open Doors! program, matching more than 20 local businesses, artists, and organizations with storefronts across the city ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Starting June 1, these businesses will activate 18+ locations in key districts like downtown, Crossroads, and Westport, turning vacant spaces into vibrant hubs for retail, food, art, and culture.
Retail Alcohol Impact Area Ordinance
Kansas City approved the Retail Alcohol Impact Area Ordinance (260250) to address ongoing public safety, health, and neighborhood stability concerns in specific corridors by placing targeted restrictions on certain retail alcohol sales. The ordinance focuses on reducing issues like public disorder and frequent service calls while allowing most alcohol sales to continue, with exemptions for grocery stores and on-premises establishments.
Shortly after approval, the City Council amended the ordinance to remove the Midtown Corridor from the designated impact areas. The policy now applies to the Blue Ridge, Central Business District, Independence Avenue, and Prospect Avenue–Southeast corridors. Together, these actions reflect the City’s effort to use targeted, data-informed strategies to improve neighborhood conditions while remaining flexible through ongoing review and adjustments.