Government

Jeff Colyer

Former Kansas governor: Time to disrupt is now — starting with cyber attacks on remote workers, government

By Tommy Felts / April 28, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] As the Kansas City region recovers from the impact of a…

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Mike Parson, Missouri governor

MTC forced to surrender entire $2.9M budget — including funds already awarded to startups — to help MO pay for COVID-19 shortfall

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] A critical funding tool for Missouri startups could become the latest…

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The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Kauffman officials: None of us can survive — or solve — COVID-19 small business challenges alone

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a financial supporter of Startland News.  [divide]…

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Federal relief funds open to VC-backed startups; ‘nimble’ PPP rollout praised as checks arrive in KC

By Tommy Felts / April 15, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] Sometimes a check is answer enough. While federal officials never officially…

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AltCap

AltCap: COVID-19 relief effort sees $30M+ in funding asks in first 72 hours of launch

By Tommy Felts / April 3, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a financial supporter of Startland…

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