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Inside ProX’s hands-on, how-to guide for students entering the workforce (and the business payoff)

By Tommy Felts / July 23, 2024

When ProX is at its best, the collaborative internship program provides as much value to Kansas City employers as it does to the high school students who’ve invested prime summer vacation time into the real-world learning opportunity, business owners said. “The students did a really good job, it’s like getting a free consultation from a…

Do The Right Thing: Ophelia’s Blue Vine Farm plants real food within a historic (and overlooked) KC community

By Tommy Felts / July 20, 2024

The following profile features one of five finalists for the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition organized by the KC BizCare Office, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Startland News. Finalist features will be published throughout the week. Click here to read more features. Click here to vote for your favorite finalist…

These leaders reinvest in other women’s success; a statewide nonprofit says they define the ‘Greater Missouri Woman’

By Tommy Felts / July 20, 2024

This year’s Greater Missouri Leadership Foundation Women of the Year roster has a distinctly Kansas City flavor. Three of the four honorees at Wednesday’s luncheon event at CPKC Stadium are Kansas City women who lead within their industries and community. The list of awards and recipients includes: Civic Leader of the Year — Dr. DeAngela…

Do The Right Thing: Utopia Point extends ‘beacon of light’ to those left in the shadows, in need of care

By Tommy Felts / July 19, 2024

The following profile features one of five finalists for the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition organized by the KC BizCare Office, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Startland News. Finalist features will be published throughout the week. Click here to read more features. Click here to vote for your favorite finalist…

This emerging fintech powerhouse is on a roll; how Cyphr models what’s possible with the right backing

By Tommy Felts / July 18, 2024

On the journey to closing what’s believed to be the largest pre-seed investment raised by two Black women in the fintech industry in Missouri, the co-founders of Kansas City-based Cyphr accepted the challenges in front of them and rode through noise, said Jannae Gammage. “I always knew that raising money as two Black women would…