Minority-Led Stories
300 pitches later, GIFT founder offers a cheat sheet for selling your vision (hint: it starts with the pitch deck)
“What does your business do? Tell me directly, clearly, and avoid unnecessary fluff,” writes Brandon Calloway in an open letter to entrepreneurs. “As someone making a snap judgment about your business, I need to quickly understand what it offers.”
Popular family chain opening elevated Mexican concept in Oak Park Mall’s former Five Guys, American Girl spots
Añejo Modern Mexican already had two area restaurants when it expanded with a downtown location this summer. Now it’s reopening in Johnson County in early 2027 thanks to an opportunity at one of the metro’s most iconic retail centers.
Beyond translation: How new Spanish-only biz resources combine access with cultural relevance
“A lot of the community … they won’t believe that there’s resources that are free for them,” said Citlali Valdez Dominguez. “They always think, ‘Where’s the catch? What do I have to do?’”
KCK kicks off its first Black Restaurant Week; these are the spots to try
“We really have more entrepreneurs now that have gone through the process of getting brick-and-mortar stores so that’s where we are right now,” said Ken McClaine, organizer of KCK Black Restaurant Week, which runs Sept. 7-13. “We just wanted to shine some light on them, get some exposure to them, and help them out.”
Million-dollar prize: Meet 10 KC companies vying for Startup World Cup, attention of global investors
KCSourceLink on Wednesday revealed the 10 companies advancing to the Startup World Cup’s Kansas City regional tournament, where selected entrepreneurs will compete for a shot at the global pitch event’s $1 million investment prize.