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Beyond translation: How new Spanish-only biz resources combine access with cultural relevance
“A lot of the community … they won’t believe that there’s resources that are free for them,” said Citlali Valdez Dominguez. “They always think, ‘Where’s the catch? What do I have to do?’”
KC coffee company’s refresh comes as next generation of family owners brew strength at new downtown HQ
New headquarters for one of Kansas City’s premier coffee operations came with more than a change of address when it relocated to the Power & Light District this spring; the family-run company has a new name as it pours more energy into brewing wholesale business with national chains. Paris Brothers — the long-running specialty food…
KCK kicks off its first Black Restaurant Week; these are the spots to try
“We really have more entrepreneurs now that have gone through the process of getting brick-and-mortar stores so that’s where we are right now,” said Ken McClaine, organizer of KCK Black Restaurant Week, which runs Sept. 7-13. “We just wanted to shine some light on them, get some exposure to them, and help them out.”
Coffee shop owned by KC Current veterans relocating to riverfront neighborhood near stadium
Pitchside Coffee’s new location will be just a goal kick away from CPKC Stadium, said co-owner and retired women’s soccer standout Kristen Hamilton, brewing plans to relocate the popular coffee shop to the heart of the Kansas City Current’s riverfront game days.
City greenlights ‘Block One’ of Luminary Park over I-670; It’ll be all gas, no brakes to hit 2028 finish
A critical vote of support from Kansas City leaders this week helped lock in a mix of state and federal funding needed to make Roy Blunt Luminary Park a reality. But the move exchanges one ticking clock deadline for another, officials said, as the first leg of the massive I-670 cap project starts its race to a mandatory August 2028 interstate reopening.
Inside the $112M Tickets For Less exit: Deal would tap live event tech, add sports verticals
A move to acquire Overland Park-built Tickets For Less for $112 million serves as a launching pad for Kustom Entertainment, said founder and CEO Stan Ross, giving the music industry veteran a tech boost in his bid to develop a fully integrated, end-to-end live entertainment ecosystem.
KC Symphony exec tries his hand at booktech founder after shelving dot-com era entrepreneurship
An injury that immobilized Danny Beckley’s wrist put a sudden halt to his hobbies — from woodworking and gardening to piloting planes — but opened a new chapter on entrepreneurial side hustles and returned him to the tech world he’d previously left behind to lead orchestras.
Million-dollar prize: Meet 10 KC companies vying for Startup World Cup, attention of global investors
KCSourceLink on Wednesday revealed the 10 companies advancing to the Startup World Cup’s Kansas City regional tournament, where selected entrepreneurs will compete for a shot at the global pitch event’s $1 million investment prize.
KC Animal Health Corridor touts region’s biggest strengths: talent, industry leaders
Champions don’t emerge in isolation, said Kimberly Young, emphasizing that at a time when protecting the food supply and promoting public health have become critical priorities for the nation, Kansas City’s innovation ecosystem powers the heart of the region’s animal health corridor.
This concept’s Aloha spirit needed a middle-America start; here’s how it expanded from a KC island to the mainland
Hawaiian Bros’ latest restaurant opened today in Indianapolis. That makes 83 restaurants across 14 states, with nearly 300 additional restaurants under development agreements across 18 states. Much of that growth is being driven by franchisees who already operate large restaurant portfolios.
