Tag: kansas city https://www.cousinjimmys.com/taxonomy/term/79/all en Nour’s extends flavor of 39th Street’s ‘restaurant row’ to long-vacant neighborhood cafe https://www.cousinjimmys.com/nour%E2%80%99s-extends-flavor-39th-street%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98restaurant-row%E2%80%99-long-vacant-neighborhood-cafe <p>After a lengthy stint developing corporate dining concepts, Kansas City chef Marwan Chebaro has spent two years planning his return to public dining.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/nour%E2%80%99s-extends-flavor-39th-street%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98restaurant-row%E2%80%99-long-vacant-neighborhood-cafe" target="_blank">read more</a></p> energy facebook kansas city personal small social Tue, 27 May 2025 19:18:29 +0000 admin 757891 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Entrepreneur duo uses KC Current blueprint to acquire Danish football, build multi-club portfolio https://www.cousinjimmys.com/entrepreneur-duo-uses-kc-current-blueprint-acquire-danish-football-build-multi-club-portfolio <p>A just-announced deal to purchase a premier women’s football club in Denmark reflects Angie and Chris Long’s unwavering commitment to investing in women’s soccer at the highest level, the couple said, noting they’ll continue their work to raise the bar for players, supporters, and communities both nationally and internationally.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/entrepreneur-duo-uses-kc-current-blueprint-acquire-danish-football-build-multi-club-portfolio" target="_blank">read more</a></p> kansas city management video Tue, 27 May 2025 17:38:46 +0000 admin 757888 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com How tech can put humanity back in hiring: Interview app brings beta test to Kansas City https://www.cousinjimmys.com/how-tech-can-put-humanity-back-hiring-interview-app-brings-beta-test-kansas-city <p>Automation in the hiring process is leaving critical details — and quality, diverse talent — out of the jobs market, said Chelsea Parker, a Kansas City human resources innovator whose new Interview app aims to reconnect recruiters and applicants on a human level. </p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/how-tech-can-put-humanity-back-hiring-interview-app-brings-beta-test-kansas-city" target="_blank">read more</a></p> facebook kansas city media mobile personal tech technology video Tue, 27 May 2025 16:49:53 +0000 admin 757885 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Time runs out for Missouri angel investor tax credit push as legislators close session early  https://www.cousinjimmys.com/time-runs-out-missouri-angel-investor-tax-credit-push-legislators-close-session-early%C2%A0 <p>A last-minute effort to pass legislation to boost Missouri entrepreneurs and innovators was thwarted earlier this month when state lawmakers abruptly ended their legislative session, said Jason Wiens, who led advocacy for the creation of a new Show-Me State angel investor tax credit.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/time-runs-out-missouri-angel-investor-tax-credit-push-legislators-close-session-early%C2%A0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> fund kansas city social technology Fri, 23 May 2025 21:15:00 +0000 admin 757854 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Student-raised meats graduate to university storefront as consumers look closer at what makes the cut https://www.cousinjimmys.com/student-raised-meats-graduate-university-storefront-consumers-look-closer-what-makes-cut <p>WARRENSBURG, Mo. — A new partnership puts pork chops, brats and select cuts from across farming projects at the University of Central Missouri in a retail storefront accessible to community members shopping for locally raised meat.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/student-raised-meats-graduate-university-storefront-consumers-look-closer-what-makes-cut" target="_blank">read more</a></p> commodities kansas city management revenue Fri, 23 May 2025 19:21:16 +0000 admin 757850 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Feel good, but get off the bench: KC’s next big wins require all players join EDCKC in the field https://www.cousinjimmys.com/feel-good-get-bench-kc%E2%80%99s-next-big-wins-require-all-players-join-edckc-field <p><i>Editor’s note: The following is the fourth in a four-part series exploring the verticals and impact of initiatives within the </i><a href="https://edckc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><i>Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City</i></a><i> through a paid partnership with EDCKC.</i></p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/feel-good-get-bench-kc%E2%80%99s-next-big-wins-require-all-players-join-edckc-field" target="_blank">read more</a></p> equity facebook financial kansas city options small web Thu, 22 May 2025 21:11:47 +0000 admin 757827 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Nonprofit founder, tech people leader join Kauffman as trustees on shared mission: economic inclusivity https://www.cousinjimmys.com/nonprofit-founder-tech-people-leader-join-kauffman-trustees-shared-mission-economic-inclusivity <p>The year-long transformation of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation continues this week as the influential philanthropic organization announced two new trustees meant to bolster its rebooted grantmaking strategy and commitment to driving equitable economic mobility in Kansas City.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/nonprofit-founder-tech-people-leader-join-kauffman-trustees-shared-mission-economic-inclusivity" target="_blank">read more</a></p> equity kansas city tech technology video Thu, 22 May 2025 20:45:46 +0000 admin 757828 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com No cookie-cutter way to create an entrepreneur, so what’s the catalyst? Inside KU’s venture test lab https://www.cousinjimmys.com/no-cookie-cutter-way-create-entrepreneur-so-what%E2%80%99s-catalyst-inside-ku%E2%80%99s-venture-test-lab <p><em>Editor’s note: The University of Kansas’ School of Business is a partner of Startland News.</em></p> <p>It’s a practical testing ground for KU students to flex their entrepreneurial muscles, Ryan Rains said, describing a business program built for could-be entrepreneurs who aren’t necessarily even business majors — and who, ultimately, might choose to abandon their concept ventures altogether.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/no-cookie-cutter-way-create-entrepreneur-so-what%E2%80%99s-catalyst-inside-ku%E2%80%99s-venture-test-lab" target="_blank">read more</a></p> finance kansas city management personal tech web Thu, 22 May 2025 19:33:53 +0000 admin 757825 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Enactus USA turns 50 in KC as local leaders urge: Give your network to an entrepreneur https://www.cousinjimmys.com/enactus-usa-turns-50-kc-local-leaders-urge-give-your-network-entrepreneur <p>A three-day expo featuring student-led innovation and entrepreneurship from across the nation found its home (and groove) “in the heart of the USA” this week, said Mikena Manspeaker, noting the campus of UMKC was the perfect fit for marking the 50th anniversary of Enactus United States.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/enactus-usa-turns-50-kc-local-leaders-urge-give-your-network-entrepreneur" target="_blank">read more</a></p> kansas city money small social Wed, 21 May 2025 17:52:54 +0000 admin 757823 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Streetwear-infused runway show hits 10 year-mark, building fashion family along the way https://www.cousinjimmys.com/streetwear-infused-runway-show-hits-10-year-mark-building-fashion-family-along-way <p>High fashion met heartfelt passion on the runway Sunday with the return of the The Kritiq Fashion Show — a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and community spirit that not even a global pandemic (or family pressures) could undress.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/streetwear-infused-runway-show-hits-10-year-mark-building-fashion-family-along-way" target="_blank">read more</a></p> kansas city money personal real estate Tue, 20 May 2025 20:32:39 +0000 admin 757762 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com Goodwill’s ‘adult high school’ in KC just scored major funding wins (and hired its first leader) https://www.cousinjimmys.com/goodwill%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98adult-high-school%E2%80%99-kc-just-scored-major-funding-wins-and-hired-its-first-leader <p>A first-of-its kind adult high school in the region hit two big funding milestones this month, said organizers of the Excel Center, announcing six-figure financial contributions from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, as well as a key hire.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/goodwill%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98adult-high-school%E2%80%99-kc-just-scored-major-funding-wins-and-hired-its-first-leader" target="_blank">read more</a></p> financial kansas city texas Tue, 20 May 2025 17:14:48 +0000 admin 757758 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com KC job fair explores how AI can be a tool for women job seekers, not another workforce threat https://www.cousinjimmys.com/kc-job-fair-explores-how-ai-can-be-tool-women-job-seekers-not-another-workforce-threat <p>For women competing within today’s hiring landscape — an environment riddled with opportunities and challenges linked to artificial intelligence — it’s critical to master cutting-edge job application tools, said Erin Cole.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/kc-job-fair-explores-how-ai-can-be-tool-women-job-seekers-not-another-workforce-threat" target="_blank">read more</a></p> digital equity kansas city technology Tue, 20 May 2025 16:46:26 +0000 admin 757759 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com EquipmentShare launches new flagship store with $21M investment in Grain Valley https://www.cousinjimmys.com/equipmentshare-launches-new-flagship-store-21m-investment-grain-valley <p>A Missouri unicorn is building impact even closer to Kansas City, opening its new 49,000-square-foot Midwest hub for construction and industrial work in eastern Jackson County.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/equipmentshare-launches-new-flagship-store-21m-investment-grain-valley" target="_blank">read more</a></p> kansas city tech technology Tue, 20 May 2025 15:59:12 +0000 admin 757756 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com KC GIFT’s $100K grant — its largest-ever — aims to help boost Black-owned job creator https://www.cousinjimmys.com/kc-gift%E2%80%99s-100k-grant-%E2%80%94-its-largest-ever-%E2%80%94-aims-help-boost-black-owned-job-creator <p>A newly opened $100,000 grant represents a significant step in Kansas City GIFT’s mission to close the racial wealth gap — investing in Black-owned businesses that have the potential to become significant employers and economic drivers in their communities, said Brandon Calloway.</p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/kc-gift%E2%80%99s-100k-grant-%E2%80%94-its-largest-ever-%E2%80%94-aims-help-boost-black-owned-job-creator" target="_blank">read more</a></p> equity financial kansas city revenue Tue, 20 May 2025 15:27:30 +0000 admin 757753 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com They just wanted someone to notice: 10 years (and an exit) later, the first founders featured in Startland News have come 360 https://www.cousinjimmys.com/they-just-wanted-someone-notice-10-years-and-exit-later-first-founders-featured-startland-news-have <p><i>Editor’s note: Startland News — officially launched May 4, 2015 — is marking its 10-year anniversary this spring. As part of this observance, the nonprofit newsroom is taking a look back at pivotal moments in its decade-long run, as well as impact along the way.</i></p><p><a href="https://www.cousinjimmys.com/they-just-wanted-someone-notice-10-years-and-exit-later-first-founders-featured-startland-news-have" target="_blank">read more</a></p> digital equity kansas city media small tech Mon, 19 May 2025 15:47:09 +0000 admin 757727 at https://www.cousinjimmys.com