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First came baby, then the boutique; 18 years later, this owner is the mother of retail survivors

By Tommy Felts / May 10, 2025

Opening her storefront at the age of 23 with a newborn daughter, Meagan Doyle faced double duty as a first-time mother and budding entrepreneur. Eighteen years later, her baby is now grown — and Mom is coming into her own as a retail survivor and seasoned business owner. “It’s been a fun adventure,” said Doyle,…

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Nick the Greek reset: Reinvigorated owner reopening locations, launching new spot after facing his own test

By Tommy Felts / May 9, 2025

When Nick the Greek abruptly closed two area locations six months ago, fans on and off social media were distraught, fearing they were closed for good. Now there’s a surprising update: two reopenings, one new opening. All this month. Area franchisee Arthur Gilbreath previously placed “closed for renovation” signs at his Nick the Greek restaurants…

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Kauffman earmarks $32M in grants to boost entrepreneurship, workforce, education efforts

By Tommy Felts / May 9, 2025

Just-announced Kauffman Foundation funding for a cohort of 27 organizations — each focused on advancing economic mobility in Kansas City — reflects the grantees’ “relentless commitment to innovation and equity,” said Allison Greenwood Bajracharya. “Rather than being defined by the challenges our communities face, they’re defining what’s possible — building on the brilliance and resilience…

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Brothers behind Session Taco launching ‘destination Mexican spot’ in upscale JoCo dining district

By Tommy Felts / May 8, 2025

Just weeks after closing Session Taco in Leawood’s Park Place, the owners expect to revamp the prominent spot for a new destination Mexican restaurant. Lapez Mod Mex is scheduled to open this summer at 11563 Ash St.  Brothers Adam and Jason Tilford first opened Mission Taco Joint in the space in June 2023. It rebranded…

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PMI Rate Pro exits: KC fintech calls acquisition the ‘natural next step’ for its mortgage tech solution

By Tommy Felts / May 8, 2025

MIAMI — A strategic acquisition between a software leader and a Kansas City fintech startup brings together two innovators in mortgage tech to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive platform, said Nomi Smith, co-founder of PMI Rate Pro. LoanPASS on Thursday announced its purchase of PMI Rate Pro, an Overland Park-based fintech specializing in API-driven private…

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