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Events Preview: ECJC Founders Series, KC Tech Reception

By Tommy Felts / September 24, 2015

There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you. WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW Founder Series: Gaining Working Capital Without Losing Equity When: October 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Where: Enterprise Center of Johnson…

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Mayor Sly James commits $10K for women in business efforts

By Tommy Felts / September 23, 2015

Kansas City Mayor Sly James recently announced two initiatives to benefit women in business and in science, technology, engineering and math fields. James pledged $10,000 toward the Women’s Business Center‘s “WE-Lend Microloan Program,” which supports women-owned businesses in Kansas City, Mo., through funding, technical assistance and access to a financial coach. The mayor also announced additional support for…

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Google Fiber

KCK: First for Google Fiber, close to last for connectivity

By Tommy Felts / September 23, 2015

Despite being the first city to land Google Fiber, Kansas City, Kan., still made the list of the worst-connected cities in 2014. Not only did the city make the list — it made top 10. The National Digital Inclusion Alliance aggregated the list from the 2014 American Community Survey data released by the U.S. Census Bureau last…

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Summer fundin’ — it happened so fast

By Tommy Felts / September 23, 2015

Kansas City startups snagged a load of capital over the summer. Often earmarked for product development, hiring or both, the funds represent new injections of capital that startups hope will boost their businesses to become the next big thing out of Kansas City. In total, 23 startups raised more than $56.8 million, which is not…

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90 on the Clock: Rawxies’ vegan treats

By Tommy Felts / September 23, 2015

90 on the Clock: Rawxies’ vegan treats By John McGrath, KCPT, and Bobby Burch, Startland News Ed’s Note: Flatland and Startland News have partnered to highlight Kansas City’s innovators and entrepreneurs, all in 90 seconds. This is the second episode in the five-part series.  Rawxies founder Callie England may best be defined by her tenacity. England, who…

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