Corporate

More than coworking: Plexpod lauded as economic driver at EDCKC Cornerstone Awards

By Tommy Felts / May 17, 2018

A Cornerstone Award win for Plexpod is a recognition of the evolving nature of community and connections, said Gerald Smith. “When we set out to do the Plexpod Westport Commons project, from the beginning it was much more than just another coworking facility,” said Plexpod co-founder Smith. “We believed Kansas City needed a central hub…

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KC Tech Specs report: Net gain of 11,000 workers for KC, but 3,000 jobs remain unfilled

By Tommy Felts / May 16, 2018

Kansas City’s brain gain grew at three times the rate of Chicago in 2017, according to a new report from the KC Tech Council. Isolated to tech jobs, the city’s pool of workers swelled by 11,000, the KC Tech Specs 2018 report said, though a shortage of skilled professionals remains. “The Kansas City tech industry…

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Farmobile lawsuit claims dismissed, CEO says ‘Truth won out and justice was served’

By Tommy Felts / May 4, 2018

A more than two-year legal dispute over trade secrets has hit a milestone, Farmobile announced Friday, as a federal judge dismissed all claims against the Leawood-based farm data firm. “We welcome the court’s decision. Truth won out and justice was served,” said Jason Tatge, CEO of Farmobile. “Farmobile takes great pride in the development of…

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Convenience unlocked: Amazon now offering delivery directly to vehicles in KCK

By Tommy Felts / April 24, 2018

Adding to its area delivery offerings, Amazon is turning trunks in Kansas City, Kansas, into mailboxes. The Seattle-based tech giant on Tuesday introduced in-car delivery options in 37 U.S. cities, allowing its Prime members to receive packages in their parked vehicle. Kansas City, Kansas, and St. Louis are the only cities in Kansas and Missouri…

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Video: Check out 8 elevator pitches from this year’s Sprint Accelerator companies

By Tommy Felts / April 19, 2018

With a cohort of companies ranging from artificial intelligence to organic ice cream sandwiches, Sprint Accelerator demonstrates its strength by creating an environment where founders and their teams can learn and develop alongside disparate forms of innovation, Doug Dresslaer said. “They’ve all started realizing they can work together — they’re all on the same side,”…

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