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Q&A: Troy Nash grew up in public housing; now he’s leading real estate innovation at UMKC

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2025

Editor’s note: The following story was written and first published by the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Click here to read the original story. Executive MBA professor named new real estate center director With more than two decades of leadership in public-private partnerships, economic development and community engagement, Troy Nash will serve as director of the Lewis White…

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Renderings: World Cup innovation-networking hub, FIFA fan fest plans unveiled by KC organizers

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2025

Short-term fun, long-term gains. It’s a win-win for Kansas City, local leaders said Thursday, announcing new high-profile concepts set to take the pitch alongside the summer 2026 FIFA World Cup — games that could redefine the region in front of a global audience. “The KC region has an incredible opportunity to showcase our market’s business environment,…

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AI disruption is already here: Here’s how Kansas City workers navigate reality redefined by tech

By Tommy Felts / October 30, 2025

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story from The Beacon, an online news outlet focused on local, in-depth journalism in the public interest.…

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Swifties made her work famous; Now this KC maker has opened a fourth retail shop

By Tommy Felts / October 29, 2025

Sales jumped after Taylor Swift was seen wearing one of EB and Co.’s rings at a key moment in the popstar’s high-profile romance with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The jolt of exposure helped propel the brand’s expansion — most recently the opening of a fourth shop in downtown Lee’s Summit. “This location was requested…

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This AI keyboard can write your next email with the push of just one button; its creator says it could revolutionize workplaces

By Tommy Felts / October 28, 2025

Hardware — not just software — should be at the forefront of the AI’s future, Jerry Hsu shared. After the successful release of its GPT-powered AI mouse, Jethro V1, in late 2024, Overland Park-based Virtusx — which is revolutionizing workplaces through integrating hardware and software to make AI-driving products more accessible and user-friendly — has…

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