Business advocate vows ‘We will never be afraid again’ after shooting at LGBTQ+ nightclub

By Tommy Felts | November 21, 2022

Kansas City’s LGBTQ+ business community remains defiant in the face of bigotry and vigilant in its commitment to protect its members in the wake of a deadly mass shooting this weekend in Colorado, said Suzanne Wheeler. “Our ever-resilient community will continue to uproot hatred and bigotry with deeds of love and visibility,” said Wheeler, executive…

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Shop Small: 5 gifts for people who are always cold (KC Gift Guide)

By Tommy Felts | November 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This feature is the first in Startland News’ five-part holiday gift guide showcasing Kansas City makers and their products. Check out the featured maker below, then keep reading for five gift ideas to get started. A decade later, Pancho’s Blanket co-owner Jonathan Garvey is still wearing a hooded sweater his mom bought him…

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Missouri businesses consider leaving Twitter amid instability of Elon Musk’s takeover

By Tommy Felts | November 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. COLUMBIA, Missouri — As concern about Twitter increases under new leadership and changing guidelines,…

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Bungii hires former C2FO exec for CFO role; startup delivers on new consumer demands

By Tommy Felts | November 21, 2022

Ratcheting through the stages of a growing startup is easier with an experienced professional under the hood, said Ben Jackson, drawing upon the comparison of scaling to “chewing glass while staring into the abyss.” “Companies fundamentally change as various revenue thresholds are surpassed,” said Jackson, co-founder of Bungii. “A seed stage company looks completely different…

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