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New city flag designed for KC’s now (and tomorrow): Here’s where you’ll see it flying first

By Tommy Felts / February 10, 2023

Kansas City is ushering in an era of growth and development, Jared Horman said, and the unveiling of a new municipal flag is just the way to recognize this new chapter.  “The timing feels particularly exciting with the Chiefs headed to the Super Bowl, the opening of the new terminal at the airport and the…

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Pushing without force: Founder credits accelerator’s collaborative ‘in the trenches’ guidance for overseas scaling success

By Tommy Felts / February 10, 2023

Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by the NMotion startup accelerator, but was independently produced by Startland News. The powerhouse mix of global and localized support David Biga received from the NMotion Growth Accelerator was well worth the program’s required exchange of equity, the proptech startup founder detailed. Particle Space — one of Startland News’…

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Coming to the Plaza: Food hall to put ‘chefs out front’ from breakfast to late-night crowd

By Tommy Felts / February 9, 2023

Just months after expanding to Downtown Kansas City, the Strang Chef Collectives’ next location for a chef-driven food hall will be tailored to fit its new home on the Country Club Plaza, said Shawn Craft. The hall’s four new food and beverage concepts — slated to open in late May or early June — will…

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PMI Rate Pro pivots to tech solutions firm as pricing tool integrates with mortgage software solution 

By Tommy Felts / February 9, 2023

The mortgage industry is lagging behind in the current world of technology, Nomi Smith said; but PMI Rate Pro is innovating to become a one-stop shop for private mortgage insurance (PMI).  “We began as a quoting service, so we developed an API (application programming interface) supporting another API. But we quickly realized that there needed…

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Popular airport vending machines stocked with local maker goods won’t make the move to new terminal

By Tommy Felts / February 9, 2023

When Kansas City’s new terminal opens Feb. 28 — booked full of local brands — a retail startup that weathered nearly a decade (and a pandemic that grounded much of the nation’s air travel) at the airport won’t be among those selling KC goods at the new shopping destination, its founders announced this week. SouveNEAR…

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Rebooted Fashion Arts Fund takes the runway with iconic KC founder’s foot on the pedal

By Tommy Felts / February 9, 2023

The Kansas City fashion community is getting a boost thanks to a nationwide fashion initiative and a newly announced relaunch of a local fashion organization — led by an iconic veteran of KC’s fashion community. The Kansas City Fashion Council announced Thursday its rebranding as Fashion Arts Fund with Jennifer Lapka, longtime Kansas City entrepreneur…

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Cost of victory: Potential Super Bowl parade would bring hefty price tag to KCMO

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2023

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by CityScene KC, an online news source focused on Greater Downtown Kansas City. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for the weekly CityScene KC email review. Being a successful NFL city doesn’t come cheap. The estimated cost to city taxpayers for a hoped-for Feb. 15…

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From the mixing bowl to the Super Bowl: Why this KC baker’s cookies are flying with the Chiefs to Arizona

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2023

Editor’s note: The following is part of a multi-story feature profiling Kansas City small businesses reaping wins thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl bid. Click here to read more from this limited series. Ali Madden’s frosted confections are taking flight this week — sending the cheeky cookie company to new heights, literally,…

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Mahomes-era Chiefs prove a game-changer for small biz, community alike, says Tom’s Town owner

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2023

Editor’s note: The following is part of a multi-story feature profiling Kansas City small businesses reaping wins thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl bid. Click here to read more from this limited series. Time and time again, the Chiefs organization and team show how they are truly ingrained in the local community,…

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Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl catchphrases score big for KC merch makers, driving business into the end zone

By Tommy Felts / February 8, 2023

Editor’s note: The following is part of a multi-story feature profiling Kansas City small businesses reaping wins thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2023 Super Bowl bid. Click here to read more from this limited series. When the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce opens his mouth, fans roar, social media lights up, and makers across…

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