KC makes huge gains in startup activity – Kauffman Foundation

If cities could win “most-improved” awards, Kansas City would be taking home a silver medal this year — at least as far as startup growth goes, according to a report in today’s Startland News.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation on Thursday released its “Startup Activity Index” for states and metros. This year, Kansas City climbed a whopping 11 places from 29 to 18, an improvement second only to Orlando’s 12-place jump.

The area’s strong showing has also excited the very leaders that helped put the report together.

“What we’re seeing on this report is that Kansas City is punching above its weight compared to other peer cities,” said Nathan Kurtz, Kauffman’s entrepreneur program officer. “I think that’s really the best story out of this. We’ll be keeping track for future years, but for at least 2016, it’s a fantastic year for entrepreneurship in Kansas City.”

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