GotDevKC helps small businesses break into tech talent silo, matching developers to needs
Larissa Uredi and Jenny Miller are playing matchmaker. Teaming up with KCSourceLink, UMKC Innovation Center, No-Where Consultants and the City of Kansas City Missouri, the duo worked with their teams to create a Kansas City business directory t... Read more
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Stacy Rose is chief operating officer and partner at AdamsGabbert, a staffing, IT services, and business consulting firm. This article was sponsored and produced by... Read more
KC Hall of Fame: Pro Athlete named Small Business of the Year for decades-long winning strategy
Making stewardship — and “blowing people’s minds” — the strategy for your business isn’t always the easiest approach, especially during trying times, said Andrew Dowis, but it’s the most rewarding. “Push yourself to say yes to... Read more
KC Can Compost: Let’s make a natural process natural again — prioritizing people, the soil
It might be cool now, but Kansas Citians should expect warmer days ahead, said Kristin Chamberlain, highlighting ways the environment is changing rapidly and offering a simple solution that could help curb its effects — while also transforming l... Read more
CARES Act grants 250 Kansans free tech training, equipment through SnapIT Solutions
With tech positions dominating the market for open and remote jobs, Kansas residents now can enroll in a free, government-funded certification course on IT, cybersecurity or IT project management through SnapIT Solutions, said Neelima Parasker. ... Read more
As the smells of Ibis Bakery and roasting beans waft together at Messenger Coffee in the Crossroads, rising between floors of the spacious and vibrant corner cafe, the flavors haven’t changed since COVID-19 began — nor since the popular Kansas C... Read more
NMotion Accelerator targets KC startup founders for new venture studio backed by gener8tor; deadline extended to Nov. 2
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by the NMotion startup accelerator, but was independently produced by Startland News. Moving startups forward, faster, has long been the mission behind Lincoln, Nebraska-based NMotion Accelerator — but i... Read more
ECJC leading Johnson County effort to distribute $13.5M in CARES small business grants
A new government lifeline designed to boost Johnson County entrepreneurs hit by the COVID-19 pandemic soon will offer a one-time $10,000 grant to qualified recipients. “Many of Johnson County’s small businesses have limited resources and access... Read more
Techstars co-founder Brad Feld launches $25K matching gift for Startland News donor campaign
Editor’s note: The following is an update to Startland News’ Give A Start — an eight-week donor campaign seeking reader support for the nonprofit newsroom. Click here to donate. One week into Startland News’ donor campaign — the nonprofit... Read more
Masked by fashion: COVID pivot pushes brand to local production, beyond mere ‘talk’ on social media
Editor’s note: The following is the second in a series of stories about Kansas City fashion companies putting their own creative spin on the often-utilitarian face mask. Blessings are all around, Anita Koul said, sifting through memories of a ye... Read more