Corporate

Arrowhead event: Teams are stronger with women; How the NFL is moving the ball forward

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2023

While nighttime NFL Draft festivities at Union Station put the focus on male athletes chosen to play professional football, Friday morning at Arrowhead Stadium was all about spotlighting women changing the landscape of the NFL and Kansas City. “As we talk about champions today, this is what we’re talking about: Women and men, moving the…

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NFL Draft boosts small biz bottom lines: Here’s how to prepare for the tax impact of a sudden revenue bump

By Tommy Felts / April 27, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Jamil Khan is chief strategy and small business officer for H&R Block, which was founded in Kansas City and boasts its headquarters in downtown KC. H&R Block is a financial supporter of Startland News. [divide] As Kansas City welcomes nearly 300,000 people for…

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Company boosted by Topeka becomes capital city’s latest Plug and Play corporate partner

By Tommy Felts / April 24, 2023

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.  [divide] TOPEKA — Plug and Play Topeka announced this week the addition of Bimini Pet Health as a new corporate partner of the Topeka-based animal health accelerator — a move…

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NFL Draft arrives in Kansas City: Here’s what you need to know

By Tommy Felts / April 24, 2023

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story from The Kansas City Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism…

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Votes are in: ‘Fan favorite’ winners bake in support at KC Chamber showcase; Top 10 coming April 21

By Tommy Felts / April 7, 2023

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. [divide] Two Black- and women-owned ventures were named “fan favorites” Tuesday in a public vote that followed this week’s Small Business Showcase at Union Station. The honors…

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