...Film Office, a KCMO initiative championed by Mayor Quinton Lucas that leads efforts to attract film, television, and commercial productions to Kansas City, along with supporting the growth of the... Read more
It’s all about the pan for Carlos Saura, a Spanish chef whose new paella and tapas spot in Kansas City’s bustling and diverse City Market is set to arrive in... Read more
...implementation of Kauffman’s Real World Learning (RWL) program, a regional initiative designed to ensure that every high school student graduates with a diploma and a market value asset — such... Read more
...the globe, said Lucy-Llonna Larbi. Her experiences in Germany reflect a slower, security-first focus, she said, expressing admiration for the American approach. Kansas City entrepreneur Liderman Duin pitches his company,... Read more
...of companies; the acclaimed initiative built a legion of champions from within 14 cohorts of growth-minded small business owners. ScaleUP! KC helps Kansas City business owners prepare their businesses for... Read more
...said Nina Kerrs, a Mutual Aid organizer with The Kansas City Defender, a Black-led digital media startup and advocate for Kansas City’s Black community. But in recent years, Willa’s has... Read more
...City be watching for next? A: Expansion across the city is the goal. We’ve built something powerful here in KCK — and it’s time to bring that same energy to... Read more
...extensive entrepreneurial experience. “The way we’re looking at it, Kansas City’s the base — it’s really a Heartland network,” said Lehmann, noting the regional Tiger 21 initiative could include entrepreneurs... Read more
...role has Kansas City played in shaping your business? A: Kansas City has played a crucial role in shaping Café Cubano by providing a diverse and culturally rich environment that... Read more
Editor’s note: Startland News is showcasing five Kansas City small businesses this week through the newsroom’s first-ever Small Biz to Watch series, presented by Bank of America. The following highlights... Read more
