Minority Business Development | City of Kansas City, MO - Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO)
Resource Name:Minority Business Development | City of Kansas City, MO - Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO)
address
City Hall, 4th Floor, 414 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Eligibility
To be certified, businesses must be at least 51 percent owned and controlled by a minority or a woman who is a U.S. citizen; must be in business for at least 1 year.
Required documents
Call during open hours or attend a certification workshop for more information.
Hours
M-F 8am-5pm
816-513-1805
Fax
·Fax
816-513-1836
Voice
·Main Phone
Languages
Spanish; Interpreters are available
Application process
Call for an appointment, apply on the website or visit location during open hours. A free certification workshop is offered on the last Tuesday of every month.
Fees
None
Service area
Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas; Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte Counties in Missouri
Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in employment, housing or public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution. Also offers assistance in prevailing wage claims and obtaining Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (MWDBE) designation.
Last Assured
05/18/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
CITY OF KANSAS CITY MO
Municipality. The 3-1-1 Action Center processes citizen requests for city services and complaints about city government with total follow-up until requests are resolved. Focus is on services that are the work of city departments such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Animal Control, Neighborhood and Community Services.