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Tesseract pairs one-button robotic badge with real-time, multi-industry workforce tracking 

By Tommy Felts / November 18, 2025

A new site management platform — complete with wearable robots designed to automatically document work as it happens — is expected to help construction, infrastructure, and military teams gain real-time clarity across their projects and workforce, said John Boucard. “Instead of relying on spreadsheets, manual reporting, or guesswork, leaders now have continuous visual and sensor…

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LISTEN: KoraLabs connects AI to the field, helping agtech grow a more sustainable future

By Tommy Felts / November 15, 2025

On this episode of our 12-part Plug and Play Topeka podcast series, we speak with Luca Corinzia of KoraLabs — an agtech pioneer based in Switzerland that’s bridging the gap between scattered farm data and actionable insights. KoraLabs’ AI-driven “digital twin” platform integrates field data, satellite imagery, soil and weather models to help agronomists and…

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Missouri’s best breweries are in Kansas City (and they have the medals to prove it)

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2025

Two Kansas City brewers barreled through the competition earlier this week, earning the first-ever, statewide “Brewery of the Year” honors for local favorites Boulevard and BKS Artisan Ales. It’s a feat fermented through years of dedication by the teams behind the labels, both brewers said. “From the day we opened, we have kept balance with…

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World Cup readiness event opens City Hall to entrepreneurs hoping to get on the roster

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2025

Kansas City wants to score as many points as possible when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026, said Janá Wagner, emphasizing that a special event planned Tuesday during GEWKC aims to get businesses into the game now — playbook in hand. “Our goal is to help as many entrepreneurs as possible get properly licensed,…

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10 top event picks for GEWKC; build your own schedule from 60+ sessions

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2025

With dozens of events on the calendar for GEWKC, Union Station will be bustling with activity, said Callie England, noting organizers intentionally curated a week where attendees can’t go wrong — no matter how they fill out their itinerary. “While the schedule can feel full, it’s truly the best of the best,” said England, director of…

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