Corporate

Power through purpose: How a winding journey led this eco devo steward to deep-rooted impact

By Tommy Felts / October 17, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was written and first published by the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri (EDCKC). Click here to read the original story. [divide] Going behind the scenes of CCED with the people who make it happen Some people are drawn to city-building because of the bricks and steel, the architecture, the skyline, the…

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Missouri’s weapon in the AI race with China: KC tech companies, says GOP lawmaker

By Tommy Felts / October 16, 2025

As artificial intelligence reshapes the way Kansas City works, civic and elected leaders want to ensure small businesses and the region’s tech community have seats at the table. Federal regulation could help, said Eric Schmitt. “For me, [it’s about] making sure that the big tech companies don’t block out a lot of the innovators, say…

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ECJC carves out early-stage startup track for its popular mentoring program: GMS-Tech

By Tommy Felts / October 16, 2025

After a decade boosting Kansas City founders, Growth Mentoring Service at ECJC is expanding to target assistance specifically toward the region’s early-stage technology startups — using the same proven approach: high-impact, team-based mentoring from top-tier business leaders who’ve already been through it. “We have all these amazing volunteer mentors with deep expertise as either technologists…

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Get tickets to the Starty Party: MidxMidwest opens doors to SXSW-flavored startup-investor summit

By Tommy Felts / October 16, 2025

Polsinelli-powered celebration at Knuckleheads puts homegrown headliner, community collaboration on stage A trio of innovation-infused collaborators are taking over Knuckleheads — an East Bottoms landmark that perfectly captures the region’s grit, creativity and unmistakable live music vibe, organizers said — for a new community event to help launch MidxMidwest 2025. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.…

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Open Doors: Here’s how KCMO plans to turn empty storefronts into a World Cup stage for local talent

By Tommy Felts / October 15, 2025

Applications are now open for grants of up to $10,000 for businesses and artists who want to activate underutilized or vacant commercial spaces in the downtown area during the coming FIFA World Cup to showcase Kansas City’s entrepreneurial spirit.  Funds awarded through the just-detailed Open Doors! Program — crafted through a partnership between the City…

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