Tag: kansas city

Time runs out for Missouri angel investor tax credit push as legislators close session early

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:15:00 +0000

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.

Student-raised meats graduate to university storefront as consumers look closer at what makes the cut

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 19:21:16 +0000

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.

Feel good, but get off the bench: KC’s next big wins require all players join EDCKC in the field

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 21:11:47 +0000

Editor’s note: The following is the fourth in a four-part series exploring the verticals and impact of initiatives within the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City through a paid partnership with EDCKC.

Nonprofit founder, tech people leader join Kauffman as trustees on shared mission: economic inclusivity

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:45:46 +0000

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.

No cookie-cutter way to create an entrepreneur, so what’s the catalyst? Inside KU’s venture test lab

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:33:53 +0000

Editor’s note: The University of Kansas’ School of Business is a partner of Startland News.

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.

Enactus USA turns 50 in KC as local leaders urge: Give your network to an entrepreneur

admin — Wed, 21 May 2025 17:52:54 +0000

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.

Streetwear-infused runway show hits 10 year-mark, building fashion family along the way

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 20:32:39 +0000

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.

Goodwill’s ‘adult high school’ in KC just scored major funding wins (and hired its first leader)

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 17:14:48 +0000

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.

KC job fair explores how AI can be a tool for women job seekers, not another workforce threat

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:46:26 +0000

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.

EquipmentShare launches new flagship store with $21M investment in Grain Valley

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:59:12 +0000

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.

KC GIFT’s $100K grant — its largest-ever — aims to help boost Black-owned job creator

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:27:30 +0000

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.

They just wanted someone to notice: 10 years (and an exit) later, the first founders featured in Startland News have come 360

admin — Mon, 19 May 2025 15:47:09 +0000

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.

Entrepreneur flexes her creative strengths into visibility for Kansas City’s lupus warriors

admin — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:12:03 +0000

Keisha Jordan refuses to be a wallflower in the fight against lupus, she said. The founder of Kansas City-based creative home design brand Complex Flavors, Jordan is working to raise awareness this month with her own story as an entrepreneur-turned-lupus warrior.

“We just want everybody to know that Kansas City has not forgotten about the lupus community,” she said, noting she sees her role as both a resource and a rallying voice for others navigating the chronic autoimmune disease. “We hear you, we see you. We want you to feel seen.”

KC’s 10-year playbook: Celebrate the wins, but go faster, farther (and leave no talent behind)

admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 22:00:50 +0000

A decade of focusing on inclusive prosperity helped Kansas City rise among its peers, said David Warm, but the next 10 years require the region work quickly, with even more intention, and leaning into Kansas City’s willingness to forge its own path, together.

Boulevard launches BBQ beer to help new museum tell Kansas City’s smoky story

admin — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:41:33 +0000

It’s a beer that could only happen in Kansas City, said Greg Garrity, teasing Boulevard Brewing Co.’s just-announced bourbon barrel-aged Belgian-style quad — a brew infused with smoked malt and a blend of bold, barbecue-inspired ingredients.

Crafted in collaboration with the recently opened Museum of BBQ at Crown Center, the MO’ BBQ release is the latest in Boulevard’s Brewhouse One series, a line of small-batch beers that are brewed with ties local businesses and organizations.