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NXSTAGE grad: Getting in the room with the big guys can ‘change the whole trajectory’ for a startup
A Kansas-built program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs woo future enterprise-level partners is already proving it was worth the mileage to Wichita, said Connor Borrego, noting the just-wrapped cohort gave him the tools to insert his startup into the buying processes larger organizations actually use.
Daiquiri District chills fresh-squeezed spot for hot chicken, cold drinks near Martini Corner
James Thomas spent years taking his mobile daiquiri shop to wherever the party popped up — hauling rented machines and setting up a mobile operation that gave customers around Kansas City, Lawrence, and Topeka a place to grab one of his frozen drinks. Now he’s letting thirsty customers come to him.
Report: Tech jobs are growing faster in KC than across US; why that workforce win requires action
A new report shows Kansas City’s tech job postings are growing nearly five times faster than the national average, said Kara Lowe, noting the real headline isn’t just in the numbers, it’s in what Kansas City does with them next.
His battle royale ends with a cash-out; Overland Park game designer launches Prize Brawl
Players purchase coins through the game’s online shop, then earn coins through gameplay, Mark Menke explained. Competitors can ultimately cash those coins out through PayPal. “You’re not playing against the house,” he noted.
Crown Center stadium financing advances to city as Royals name builders for $3B ballpark district
A plan to fund infrastructure and other improvements tied to the proposed Kansas City Royals stadium at Crown Center is moving forward with financing that allows for up to $381.9 million in reimbursable project costs, plus financing costs.