Tag: kansas city

How seasoned design is shaking up the fan experience at KC’s newest outdoor music site

admin — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:06:50 +0000

A massive outdoor concert destination is rising in Riverside, promising to reshape the Kansas City region’s live music scene when the 16,000-capacity Morton Amphitheater welcomes its first crowds this summer — replacing construction equipment with scores of fans in a space designed to make the most of their night out.

Sports, tech leaders: This is our moment to turn Kansas City’s new fans into investors

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:13:11 +0000

With Kansas City’s knack for scoring big sports headlines, opportunity is on the court for the region to boost its brand as a hub for innovation, said Pam Kramer, emphasizing that the eyes of the world will be watching when the World Cup arrives this summer in the Midwest.

But the shot clock is already ticking, she warned.

Lola Young, All American Rejects, Cure for Paranoia, and More Reviews From Thursday at SXSW

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:33 +0000

Lola Young, All American Rejects, Cure for Paranoia, and More Reviews From Thursday at SXSW

admin — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:33 +0000

Scaling the fairway: GolfTRK’s sprawling new HQ on course without a trick shot, founders say

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:08:47 +0000

Albatross Golf — along with its flagship brands, GolfTRK and Noonan — is ready to move into its next chapter, co-founders Alex Reed and Matt Williams shared, with the completion of its expanded headquarters in Prairie Village just a couple short months away.

“This is the right next step for us and where we’re headed,” Reed explained, “and the logical evolution of what we need and where we want to be.”

Meta delivers on data center investment pledge with 13 grants to KC community orgs

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:04:52 +0000

A just-announced grant cabled into Meta data center communities is expected to help a Kansas City-based production crew known for invention competitions to shine a national spotlight on middle school innovators from Clay and Platte counties.

Bracket bash winner nets $50K in pitch doubleheader; three KC startups score spots among final four

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:58:53 +0000

Kansas came in clutch Tuesday — doubling the grand prize pool for this week’s Gamechangers and Champions pitch competition just before tipoff. Its jersey-clad winner scored $50,000 and a top seed among investors gathered for the state’s bracket bash for emerging entrepreneurs.

Great Jobs KC secures $680K federal grant to launch 100 women into nontraditional careers

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:54:14 +0000

A federal initiative designed to break down modern barriers in high-demand, high-wage industries also honors the historic legacy of women in the workforce, said Karolyn Dreiling, announcing a $680,000 grant to help Great Jobs KC boost apprenticeships.

This diehard sports fan is pitching a new platform to get KC’s young athletes paid

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:24:05 +0000

NIL deals give student athletes a greater opportunity to financially benefit from their name, image, and likeness while in college, and now Chris Owings wants to extend that opportunity to Kansas City area youth athletes, he shared.

KCMO launching ‘Full Tilt Film Festival’ to showcase intersection of sports, film, culture

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:49:30 +0000

Six weeks after World Cup visitors wave goodbye, Kansas City is set to welcome sports and entertainment industry executives, celebrities, professional athletes and fans for a new signature event celebrating the art and business of sports storytelling, Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Tuesday.

Iconic KC BBQ spot opening ‘Joe’s Next Door’ in former Taco Republic across the street

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:14:10 +0000

A beloved Kansas City barbecue is set to debut a new neighborhood restaurant concept — its first new location in nearly a decade — open every day of the week.

Missouri Startup Weekend back with $45,000 in prizes, $600,000 in potential investment

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:47:57 +0000

COLUMBIA, Mo. — A flagship event for the state’s startup ecosystem is returning April 17-19 in a bid to help build Missouri’s next billion-dollar company, said Willy Schlacks, noting it’s a proven launch pad for future unicorns.

Five-alarm to market: Vegan ice cream maker proves her treats can take the heat of competition

admin — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:02:06 +0000

Fresh off a 24-hour shift at the fire station, Zoe Mays — founder of Scream Queens — rode a wave of adrenaline to victory at last week’s Food Biz Con pitch competition.

Chef J planning Northland BBQ experience: His training was Italian, his passion fire

admin — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:04:24 +0000

After six years as a mostly weekend only, lunch-to-sellout barbecue operation in the West Bottoms, Chef J BBQ is ready to give the metro its first traditional outdoor smokehouse restaurant.

World Cup prep is writing KC’s history today, leaders say; here’s what they hope will be remembered after the games

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:55:19 +0000

Twelve years later, Graham Zusi still gets choked up talking about the emotions he felt after the U.S. soccer team triumphed over Ghana in the FIFA World Cup, and he saw scenes of hometown fans celebrating in the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City.