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Food fit: Kansas City health startup attains Endeavor Heartland greenlight at first KC selection panel

By Tommy Felts / March 9, 2024

Moving forward in the process to become an Endeavor Entrepreneur builds on 18 months of momentum for the newly branded Attane Health, said founder Emily Brown. Her Kansas City-based, food- and nutrition-focused startup moved one step closer to the Endeavor designation — a move that ultimately would elevate Attane Health on a global scale —…

Waldo Thai owner serves first chef collaboration for Kemper Museum’s Artist Dinner Series

By Tommy Felts / March 8, 2024

The first in a series of three dinner events at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is set to feature James Beard semifinalist Pam Liberda, head chef and owner of Waldo Thai — creating a one-of-a-kind dining experiences blending together the creative worlds of food and art. “Kemper Museum has always cultivated connections between contemporary artists…

No ribbon cutting when a business closes, Plowboys founder says: Know how to start (and stop) on your own terms

By Tommy Felts / March 8, 2024

A year and a half after Todd Johns closed his restaurants to focus instead on Plowboys-branded retail products, Johns would rather leave a legacy that’s felt within the Kansas City barbecue community than be known as a legend, he shared. “I’d rather know that I helped someone here,” the president of Plowboys Foods told attendees…

KU Innovation Park names new CEO as business incubator ramps up regional eco devo efforts

By Tommy Felts / March 8, 2024

LAWRENCE — A longtime financial executive at the KU Innovation Park who successfully led funding efforts for the nonprofit economic development organization’s sprawling campus has been officially named its CEO. Adam Courtney most recently served as CFO for the Lawrence-based KU Innovation Park before being named interim CEO in September 2023 after the passing of the…

Book lovers can finally go down The Rabbit Hole at a new North KC children’s literature museum

By Tommy Felts / March 8, 2024

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. The new museum in North Kansas City’s Iron District is dedicated to immersing kids and their parents in the world of…