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...Pathfinder; photo courtesy of Pipeline Entrepreneurs After bootstrapping the minimum viable product, Redmond soft-launched Neuru in April 2024. The company is now in beta and has obtained support from Missouri... Read more
...The Lenexa location closed in April as the owners ramped up construction on Locust Street. Mari Matsumoto, beverage director at Cosmo Burger XR, crafts a milkshake at the bar; photo... Read more
...venture, USA Ninja Challenge — a franchise kids’ fitness gym inspired by the obstacle-based sport made popular by shows like American Ninja Warrior — opened in April in the Northland.... Read more
...me stopped,” she said. “This has been such an amazing journey, from moving here and just trying to find community.” Keisha Jordan, Complex Flavors, pitches in April 2024 during the... Read more
...therapy and wellness services to individuals, couples, and families — was announced as a finalist for the honor in mid-April. It was the small business’ third time to receive the... Read more
...unprecedented, 40-day sports event that is expected to bring 650,000 professional soccer fans to the region. Mayor Quinton Lucas speaks in April during the Downtown Council’s annual luncheon at the... Read more
...Task Force, speaks to small business owners in April during a town hall event; photo by Taylor Wilmore, Startland News “The World Cup is just the beginning of Kansas City’s... Read more
When the Parade of Hearts returns in April 2026, as many as 150 pieces of Kansas City’s story will be scattered across the metro — offering a summer-long scavenger hunt... Read more
...to purchase toys that often do not meet established toy safety guidelines.” The instability of the trade policies is paralyzing many small business owners, Davids acknowledged. In early April, Trump... Read more
...process Governor’s budget: Released in late January; recommended $8.5 million for MTC. House budget: Released in mid-March; recommended $10.5 million for MTC. Senate budget: Released in early April; recommended $0... Read more