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IT firm honored as ‘Emerging Business of the Year’ finds inclusive welcome in Kansas City

By Tommy Felts / June 15, 2023

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. NvisionKC — founded during the throes of the pandemic — more than survived 2020, Grace Ahn said; the IT consulting company is positioned for power, earning the…

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Chamber makes history with Mr. K winner, first Black woman-owned company to earn Small Biz of the Year

By Tommy Felts / June 14, 2023

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. Fahteema Parrish built a foundation for success in Kansas City by stepping outside her comfort zone, the Parrish & Sons Construction founder said; Wednesday’s win as the…

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Give Black campaign returns, aiming to recapture energy needed to close racial wealth gap

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2023

The 2023 Give Black KC campaign kicked off Monday, beginning the annual week of fundraising efforts focused on supporting Black-led nonprofits in Kansas City in an effort to achieve racial equity. This year’s fundraiser will benefit four organizations: Be Great Together, Front Porch Alliance, WeCode KC, and Kansas City G.I.F.T. Brandon Calloway, CEO and co-founder…

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Their one-night concert event boosts Band of Angels; Why this duo turned up the volume for fifth year on stage

By Tommy Felts / June 8, 2023

Music connects community in ways other mediums cannot, said Amber Giangregorio. “Life can be so serious sometimes, so it’s good to take a step back and have some fun. On Stage with SIS is all about having fun, while also supporting a good cause. It’s a time for our clients and community to get to…

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Chef behind The Prospect KC selected for accelerator focused on employment, social impact

By Tommy Felts / June 8, 2023

An emerging Kansas City culinary icon will help lead the way among socially-engaged entrepreneurs creating a more inclusive economy that helps overlooked individuals move workforce barriers to the back burner. Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant is among 18 employment social enterprise leaders from across the country chosen by leading venture philanthropy REDF (the Roberts Enterprise Development Fund)…

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