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KC’s cheesemakers Green Dirt Farm opening new space in embattled Crossroads

By Tommy Felts / February 22, 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. Green Dirt Farm is opening a new restaurant next month that will bring its sheep’s milk cheeses to the Crossroads —…

Plexpod Westport closing Feb. 29; offices to remain but under new management, branding

By Tommy Felts / February 22, 2024

The spacious classrooms-turned-offices retrofitted for large startup teams at a site once billed as the world’s largest coworking space never regained their pre-pandemic demand, said Gerald Smith, confirming the sudden closing of a Plexpod location that for years epitomized Kansas City innovation culture. “We so wanted Plexpod Westport to be the center of the universe…

NMotion invests $100K in AI storytelling startup’s next chapter; KC founder flexes momentum 

By Tommy Felts / February 21, 2024

A $100,000 investment by a leading regional accelerator is expected to expand the capabilities and reach of a Kansas City AI storytelling startup — establishing Overland Park-based Storytailor as a well-known brand for children worldwide, founder JQ Sirls said.  The NMotion Accelerator on Wednesday announced six new companies selected for its cohort, which is powered…

Kansas City lands new HQ for Eastern Airlines; company invests $4.7M in site near airport

By Tommy Felts / February 21, 2024

A cargo/charter airline’s move to consolidate its operations into a new Kansas City headquarters is expected to create 165 full-time jobs, company officials said Wednesday, announcing another win for the region connected to its investment in a new airport terminal. “Kansas City and its airport have a great legacy in our industry,” said Stephen Buscher,…

KC Chamber adds honor for artists, creatives to its awards lineup; emphasizing arts’ impact on economy, culture

By Tommy Felts / February 21, 2024

A new award planned for the KC Chamber’s Small Business Celebration in June is expected to honor an entrepreneur who has put their artistic talent to work as a small business, said Vicky Kulikov. The first-time Luminary Arts and Creative Small Business Award is set to be announced alongside four other high-profile specialty small business…