Hispanic Economic Development Corporation Email Format
Business Consulting and ServicesMissouri, United States2-10 Employees
The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is a Kansas City–based nonprofit organization established in 1993 as a certified 501(c)(3) community development corporation. It focuses on economic development initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for Latinos in the Greater Kansas City area, leveraging its CDC status to access resources and forge partnerships that support community impact. Operating within the business consulting and services sector, HEDC works to help small businesses get started and grow, including programs that create savings-driven matching opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. The organization serves the local Latino community and surrounding areas, using its status and collaborations to implement initiatives intended to bolster economic activity and development. The entity is located at 1722 Holly Street, Kansas City, Missouri, and maintains a presence in the nonprofit development space through its programs and partnerships. A recent development noted is the launch of an Individual Development Account program in 2016, designed to assist small business founders by providing matching funds for savings efforts.