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‘It’s OK to start small’: She knew nothing about decorating cookies; a year later this baker quit her full-time job to scale up

By Tommy Felts / July 3, 2024

Karissa Todd has taken a family recipe, added in a little hard work and dedication, and baked it into a thriving sugar cookie business, she shared. After launching Cookie Bliss KC out of her house in 2018, Todd opened a storefront in the Northland, 3518 Northeast Vivion Road, in November, selling her signature soft sugar…

KC BioHub leaders refining plan after $75M Tech Hubs proposal fails initial test

By Tommy Felts / July 2, 2024

A massive regional initiative to secure federal funds for Kansas City’s burgeoning Tech Hub failed to win approval, BioNexus KC officials announced Tuesday, with advocates lauding organizers’ efforts and pledging to continue their push. The KC BioHub was seeking funding Phase II funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) Tech Hubs competition — a process…

R/Farm Distilling Co. goes against the grain to create opportunity in rural MO

By Tommy Felts / July 2, 2024

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. The Rosier family has farmed on the same land…

New Plaza owner shares vision for iconic district — including a return to local cuisine

By Tommy Felts / July 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. Addressing crime, deferred maintenance noted as top priorities; new projects, tenants to follow…

No wait time for affordability; Missouri startup transforms how Paytients pay for health care

By Tommy Felts / July 1, 2024

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. Inspired by his time at Boone County Hospital in…