...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
...some of the concerns that could give Amazon pause. Startland News gathered 9 pros and cons for choosing KC. Pro: The Smart City initiative The $15.7 million public-private Smart City... Read more
...fits with the city’s larger smart city initiatives, said Alan Howze, chief knowledge officer for the Unified Government. “We’re excited about what the future of what a more connected Unified... Read more
...prosperity of your startup might just be the city you build it in, and Kansas City is one of the best. In fact, in the last five years, Kansas City’s... Read more
...dollar invested by Amazon in Seattle generated an additional $1.40 for the city’s economy overall. Kansas City’s Smart City initiative is one selling point leaders are highlighting for Amazon. Since... Read more
...said. Representatives of for-profit ventures are asked to purchase tickets, he added. Kansas City’s Smart City initiative is a collaboration between Think Big, the City of Kansas City, Sprint and... Read more
Designers don’t need to go to the east or west coasts to pursue their dreams, Mark Launiu said. “There’s so much passion and grind here in Kansas City. And a... Read more
