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The Black Pantry’s new retail-coffee spot is far from copy and paste, owner says; offers fresh taste of Good Karma 

By Tommy Felts / January 22, 2025

A new store on Gillham Road fuses retail and coffee culture, creating what Brian Roberts calls an “elevated Black coffee space” that moves beyond the transactional nature of traditional coffee shops. “I like my store concepts to be a representation of me,” Roberts told Startland News. The shared space at 3134 Gillham Rd. blends The…

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Tractics partners with UK software company to ground heavy construction market with powerhouse cloud platform

By Tommy Felts / January 22, 2025

Integrating a Kansas City startup’s construction management tech within a global software provider’s solutions for small businesses builds on both brands’ strengths and trusted products, said Tyler VanWinkle. Tractics on Tuesday announced a significant new partnership with Sage Intacct Construction, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The move is expected to help empower heavy civil…

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Pegah’s expands its family of restaurants to Martin City with new faster-service concept

By Tommy Felts / January 21, 2025

A locally owned restaurant chain is putting a drive-thru emphasis on breakfast with its newest location in Martin City — offering “hand foods” handed directly to hungry diners. “We’re trying a fast-casual drive-thru focusing on coffee and beverages — tea and juices — and fast-casual meals,” said Rameen Sharifi, owner of Shawnee-based Pegah’s Family Restaurant.…

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Missouri founder offers a triple shot of bold business, distilling branding for small ventures

By Tommy Felts / January 21, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it. HERMANN, Missouri — Even tiny teams deserve strong branding,…

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K-State opens physical innovation hub space to boost research, economic development

By Tommy Felts / January 21, 2025

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.  MANHATTAN, Kansas — A newly unveiled collaborative office space at Kansas State University  is expected to catalyze research commercialization, industry partnerships and economic growth, said Richard Linton.  “This new space…

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