Startups

KC’s Site 1001 eyes Raleigh as next smart city, opens innovation office

By Tommy Felts / August 15, 2017

Following the firm’s $6 million raise earlier this month, Kansas City-based Site 1001 recently announced it selected the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, for a new office and innovation center. A technology spin out from Kansas City construction giant JE Dunn Construction, the firm said in a release that it plans to work with Raleigh’s…

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OYO Fitness flexes muscles internationally after $1M in US crowdfunding

By Tommy Felts / August 14, 2017

The pressure isn’t letting up for OYO Fitness. With nearly $1 million in sales via crowdfunding already banked, the Kansas City-based fitness firm hopes to add more muscle to its brand by expanding into Asia. After previous success on U.S.-based Kickstarter and Indiegogo, OYO (On Your Own) Fitness launched its collapsible, portable gym product last…

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Megan Day on Chopped

BBQ Addicts co-owner tastes individual success on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’

By Tommy Felts / August 14, 2017

Megan Day left the corporate world for sweeter pastures. Now the BBQ Addicts co-owner is glazing her own trail as a premier pitmaster. And for at least one big victory, it’s all caught on camera. The Kansas City-based entrepreneur advanced earlier this month in a special grill master tournament on Food Network’s “Chopped.” Day bested…

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Bobby Burch: Nonprofit change reinforces Startland News mission

By Tommy Felts / August 11, 2017

In case you missed the flurry of headlines, Startland News is now a nonprofit. I wanted to take moment to share with readers what this change means for our future as mission-based storytellers. To explain, let’s look back at how Startland News evolved from initially just an idea into what it is today. Nearly three…

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Brewkery Kombucha

Fund Me, KC: Brewkery hopes to tap support for healthy Kombucha

By Tommy Felts / August 11, 2017

Editor’s note: Startland News is continuing its new segment to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share their stories to gain a little help from their supporters. If you or your startup is running a crowdfunding campaign, let us know by contacting news@startlandnews.com Who are you?…

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