Tag: small

811 Retail’s impact sells itself, incubator leader says; counter space opens for 5 entrepreneurs

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:03:41 +0000

The 811 Retail Incubator’s first 18 months met every expectation, Dan Smith shared, including proving The Porter House KC’s core theory: combining below-market retail space with real-world education creates a “learn while you earn” environment.

A handful of spots within Kansas City’s first retail incubator have now reopened at 811 E. 31st St. after it initially housed nine businesses in the space’s inaugural year — surpassing the initial target — with a majority of those BIPOC- and women-owned.

Another Reason to Talk About Venezuela

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Another Reason to Talk About Venezuela

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Austin Film Critics Association Takes Stand Against Alamo Drafthouse Mobile Ordering

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:08:06 +0000

Austin Film Critics Association Takes Stand Against Alamo Drafthouse Mobile Ordering

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:08:06 +0000

From Colombia to Columbia: Family starts from scratch with mid-Missouri bakery

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:11:07 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon.

The Fraud Scandal Is A Bigger Problem Than Cops Can Fix

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:24:06 +0000

Locally Made Video Game Big Hops Embraces “Coyote Time”

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:48:56 +0000

Locally Made Video Game Big Hops Embraces “Coyote Time”

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:48:56 +0000

Meet Helena Crevar, the Austin-Based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Star Taking the Sport by Storm

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:42:04 +0000

Meet Helena Crevar, the Austin-Based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Star Taking the Sport by Storm

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:42:04 +0000

Foodpreneur boot camp deploys ‘business in a box’ concept to prep builders for industry reality

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:48:11 +0000

A boot camp for Kansas entrepreneurs getting into the food industry works through a menu of resources they’ll need to turn a profit, said Tiffany Helton, emphasizing the program takes stock of business realities that might not always seem glamorous.

Koko’s Returns Bigger and Bolder

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Koko’s Returns Bigger and Bolder

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Paramedic by day (and night), this Scream Queen fights fire with vegan ice cream

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:30:36 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert.

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