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HomeGrown breakfast concept cracks downtown egg, opening what could be KC’s next favorite brunch spot

By Tommy Felts / May 28, 2024

A Wichita-founded restaurant chain known for its breakfast and brunch fare is officially open in KCMO, adding a Power & Light location to its menu of Kansas City-area eateries. HomeGrown welcomed diners Tuesday within the KC Live! Block — the only full-service breakfast restaurant in the Power & Light District — offering sustainable selections on…

Social venture’s pet grooming grads now empowered to earn microloans thanks to trio of KC backers

By Tommy Felts / May 28, 2024

Graduates of Kansas City-based Pawsperity’s pet grooming training programs are now eligible to apply for RISE Microloans to launch or grow their businesses — an opportunity boosted by an economic equity initiative to provide microloans to fledgling entrepreneurs. The Plaza Rotary Club program, RISE Microloan (short for Rotary Investing & Supporting Equity), is offered through AltCap,…

KC housing tech startup builds momentum, refines business model in Nashville accelerator

By Tommy Felts / May 28, 2024

As Shapree’ Marshall prepares her final pitch for Twendé 2024’s demo day in June, the Kansas City founder and Pipeline Pathfinder already is seeing results from the six-month Nashville-based program. Her startup, A Traveled Path Homes, was among 56 companies led by founders of color that were named to the Twendé cohort in January. The…

Mid Coast Modern closing Westport shop, relocating Bear Soap brand to west coast

By Tommy Felts / May 28, 2024

After nearly a decade as a local retail staple, Mid Coast Modern is closing, founder Matt Bramlette confirmed. The Westport Road gift shop — which opened in 2015 and supports makers/artists and indie businesses — is expected to shut its doors at the end of the month.  Sales have declined since the pandemic — especially…

NMotion accelerates Its 100th startup with plans to invest $3 million in 30 more through 2026

By Tommy Felts / May 24, 2024

OMAHA — A Kansas City startup was among the six cohort members that pushed the NMotion Accelerator past its 100-company mark, showcasing its AI-infused storytelling platform this week alongside innovations from across the Midwest. NMotion powered by gener8tor on Tuesday celebrated the cohort — along with the impact from its $100,000 investments in each member —…