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Common threads: Designer draws on solidarity with restaurant scene for ‘KC Runs on Hospitality’

By Tommy Felts / May 13, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] Even in an unpredictable world struck by COVID-19, imperfections often can…

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Lauren Lawrence, Stenovate

Just-launched Stenovate: COVID-19 will give court reporters, stenographers work for years to come 

By Tommy Felts / May 9, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] What the mid-pandemic launch of Stenovate lacks in revelry, it makes…

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Jan Knobel, Upper Crust Pie Bakery

Upper Crust bakery’s recipe for reopening: Embrace a sweet new piece of the retail pie

By Tommy Felts / May 7, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] Behind a rustic “closed” sign, empty display cases and a lonely…

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Kaitlin Abdelrahman, On Call Halal

On Call Halal connects Muslim healthcare workers with Ramadan meals amid COVID-19 complications

By Tommy Felts / May 6, 2020

Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. [divide] Kansas City connections rallied around Kaitlin Abdelrahman to develop her startup…

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Maria Flynn, Orbis Biosciences

Orbis exits: East Coast pharmaceutical firm acquires Lenexa biotech company

By Tommy Felts / May 4, 2020

Injecting a Kansas startup into its global efforts will help New Jersey-based Adare Pharmaceuticals boost its core business and strengthen in-roads into animal health and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, the companies said Monday. Orbis Biosciences’ acquisition was finalized Thursday for an undisclosed amount. The startup — which focuses on licensing its technology to companies to optimize their…

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