...the chamber’s initiative to make Kansas City America’s most entrepreneurial city. Condon’s one year term as Chamber Chair begins Nov. 1. He succeeds current chamber chair Karen Daniel, CFO of... Read more
...foundation began the Zero Barriers to Startup initiative, which aims to develop solutions that empower more entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions. FastTrac’s rebrand fits nicely with the foundation’s larger mission,... Read more
...concern for smart city projects around the nation, the chief innovation officer at the City of Kansas City, Missouri, added. “We have to provide the public safety. … In many... Read more
...city earnings tax revenue from the new Kansas City Public Schools headquarters building (at 29th and Troost), and reinvest that in the immediate neighborhood,” Moye said. Money could be dispensed... Read more
...the heart of it.” Other Kansas officials echoed the sentiment that Kansas City’s strength lies its values. “Upon arriving in Kansas City, Amazon would quickly learn what many of us... Read more
...in Kansas City. Part I: Transforming Troost Part II: Troost Coalition Part III: Wonder lofts Part IV: Back to Troost Part V: Food startup Village “We’re hoping that the collective... Read more
...some capacity, said John Wood, Neighborhood and Housing Services director for Kansas City, but no proposal has been submitted. Zipping predatory businesses “Until this group got to work, pretty much... Read more
...referencing the corridor’s reputation as the city’s economic and racial barrier. The team is partnering with Milhaus, an Indianapolis-based developer, to again test that theory with a $24 million, 185-unit,... Read more
LaunchCode, a nonprofit that bolsters the tech workforces in St. Louis and Kansas City by offering free but rigorous coding courses, was recently recognized for its innovative approach to reinventing... Read more
...districts. CEO Michael Barnes said the firm plans to expand to Kansas soon. CasaIQ (Kansas City, Missouri) Led by the former CEO of Brightergy, Adam Blake, CasaIQ is a smart... Read more
