Tag: digital

Texas Monthly Wins Two Awards

admin — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:36:52 +0000

MUTEK x Houndstooth Showcase: SXSW 2024 Music Festival Recap

admin — Wed, 01 May 2024 17:30:31 +0000

The SXSW Music Festival electrified the city of Austin with over 1200 Showcasing Artists spanning six days in the month of March. One of SXSW 2024’s most stunning showcases was a celebration of Montreal’s legendary electronic/digital arts festival MUTEK’s 25th anniversary in collaboration with British leftfield electronic label Houndstooth.

MTC hits $50M investment milestone through its state-sponsored venture capital program

admin — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:01 +0000

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri — A Show-Me State program launched a decade ago to drive economic development in Missouri and support tech founders has surpassed $50 million in equity-based investments for nearly 160 Missouri-based technology startups.

The Missouri Technology Corporation announced the milestone Tuesday, lauding its Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement (IDEA) Fund for impact that has rippled across the state.

The Ridiculous Myth of the Impossible Reservation

admin — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:05:43 +0000

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In 2008, then-governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich was famously musing on his options to fill the Senate seat that would soon be vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. “I’ve got this thing and it’s fucking golden,” he said.

How Independence’s new speakeasy vibes tie into the ‘goats and rabbits’ of Kansas City’s past

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:04:34 +0000

Revitalization efforts needn’t overwrite history, said Bree and Travis Gensler, whose new venture in downtown Independence aims to infuse spirits of 2024 into the historic square without losing memories of the area’s storied past.

Their latest pour: The Sentinel Room.

Gains you can see: StratFit’s new gym in Waldo reps digital fitness platform’s heavy lifting

admin — Sat, 27 Apr 2024 11:24:50 +0000

With his NYC-inspired training studio in Waldo opening earlier this spring, Daniel McKee wants to keep busy professionals motivated to stick to their fitness goals — and use the space to refine and advance adoption of his tech platform.

“Everyone that comes to the door is very impressed with the place, we tried to make it as sleek and as stylish as possible,” said McKee, founder of StratFit. “That’s my style.”

AI Hub’s art incubator is leaving River Market, taking over top floor of renovated PHKC space

admin — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:21:59 +0000

The AI Hub is moving into The Porter House KC’s new 811 Retail Incubator, James Spikes shared, and he’s excited about the connections and opportunities it will bring.

The Magazine Staff That Bought Its Favorite Restaurant

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:30:49 +0000

New York Magazine

For New York’s anniversary, we are celebrating the history of the city’s restaurants with a series of posts throughout the month. Read all of our “Who Ate Where” stories here.

Translating business: KCMO chatbot breaks down startup lingo in 70+ languages

admin — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:17:23 +0000

Editor’s note: KC BizCare is a partner of Startland News.

Entrepreneurs who struggle with understanding the complexities of starting a business often find additional challenges if English isn’t their first language, said Nia Richardson, adding that all aspiring small business owners deserve the same access to resources.

First look at 2024 Parade of Hearts: 100+ artists paint Kansas City with a harmony of colors

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:46:22 +0000

Kansas City artist Skiggity lives his life in vivid color, he shared, so it was only natural for his art — and his Parade of Hearts entry — to reflect that bright-eyed perspective.

Crossroads boutique styles Y2K nostalgia with 2024 representation: ‘It heals my inner child’

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:33:37 +0000

Courtnie Ross wants to help customers of all kinds embrace their own personal style in her store — and be comfortable in the fit, the LoveStoned boutique owner said.

“The core of what I feel like I’m meant to do in life is to help people feel good about themselves,” she said.

Injuries pushed this dancer from the stage to his startup; ClassKid keeps his craft in the spotlight

admin — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:21:55 +0000

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.

TOPEKA — A career as a professional dancer only momentarily upstaged Austin Roberson’s childhood ambitions to become an inventor, the Kansas startup founder said.

The value of professional advice: Benefits of having a financial advisor on your side

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:11:03 +0000

Editor’s note: The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. The following is a paid thought leadership from The Plaza Group at Morgan Stanley in Leawood, Kansas.

She refused to back down; how this gamechanger earned a spot on the field with the KC Current

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:45:31 +0000

As a history-making season rolls on for the Kansas City Current, a recent match proved the perfect opportunity to honor the founder and CEO of WeCode KC, said Christina Lively, detailing Tammy Buckner’s selection as the first “Gamechanger” award winner.

KCRise Fund-backed startup secures $20M Series C, fueling its commitment to KC

admin — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:00:10 +0000

A Texas-based caregiver support platform’s latest funding round is expected accelerate the company’s growth and expand its support solutions, said CEO Michael Walsh, noting the startup continues to deepen ties to Kansas City.