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Neelima Parasker, SnapIT Solutions

CARES Act grants 250 Kansans free tech training, equipment through SnapIT Solutions

By Tommy Felts / October 15, 2020

With tech positions dominating the market for open and remote jobs, Kansas residents now can enroll in a free, government-funded certification course on IT, cybersecurity or IT project management through SnapIT Solutions, said Neelima Parasker.   SnapIT — an Overland Park technology solutions and training company — received funds from the federal CARES Act grant, which…

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Downtown Overland Park, Johnson County

ECJC leading Johnson County effort to distribute $13.5M in CARES small business grants

By Tommy Felts / October 13, 2020

A new government lifeline designed to boost Johnson County entrepreneurs hit by the COVID-19 pandemic soon will offer a one-time $10,000 grant to qualified recipients. “Many of Johnson County’s small businesses have limited resources and access to capital during this unprecedented time,” said Ed Eilert, chairman of the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. “We’re…

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Andy Stoll, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 2020 ESHIP Summit

ESHIP Summit: Data shows urgent question — Who isn’t starting a business?

By Tommy Felts / September 18, 2020

Editor’s note: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a financial sponsor of Startland News. This report was produced independently by Startland News’ nonprofit newsroom. [divide] Inclusion is about fulfilling untapped potential, said Sameeksha Desai, detailing nationwide equity gaps in entrepreneurial ecosystem building. [pullquote] The 2020 ESHIP Summit was a two-day virtual gathering where leading entrepreneurial…

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Blake Miller, Homebase

Meet the No Coast winners: Homebase founder, Garmin lead 2020 KC tech honors

By Tommy Felts / September 16, 2020

Tech is a team sport — a reality undefeated by COVID-19, the KC Tech Council said Wednesday, capping a two-day virtual No Coast ceremony that recognized the interconnectedness of Kansas City’s tech community with entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, education and policy. Among the first winners unveiled: veteran startup founder and CEO Blake Miller, whose Homebase.ai employs 25…

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Mike Plunkett and John Thomson, PayIt

Kansas City’s PayIt opens new Canadian HQ, taking its GovTech solution global

By Tommy Felts / September 8, 2020

One of Kansas City’s top scaling tech companies opened its new headquarters in Canada, John Thomson announced Tuesday, marking a significant step in PayIt’s growth and expansion into new markets. “We are absolutely thrilled to be opening our Canadian headquarters here in Toronto. This city is already home to some immense tech talent and we…

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