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VIDEO: Kritiq designs more emotional KC runway show with Goodwill crossover

By Tommy Felts / November 9, 2018

When the Kritiq fashion show returns to the runway later this month, it will be an event styled with creativity and an intimate feel, said Mark Launiu, noting a new partnership with Goodwill stores across Kansas and Missouri. “For me, I grew up shopping at Goodwill, my family still shops at Goodwill, so it kind…

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Against the grain: Coworking leader bringing alcohol-free ‘Sans Bar’ pop-up concept to KC

By Tommy Felts / November 8, 2018

Entrepreneur events should focus less on alcohol, and more on connections, said Melissa Saubers. “Part of my goal is to help educate and bring awareness to people who are hosting events — and also have alcohol in the workplace — to help them be more sensitive and inclusive for people who don’t drink,” said Saubers,…

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Saudi Arabian investment pushing KC’s WISE Power into Nigeria, Japan, Middle East markets

By Tommy Felts / November 7, 2018

The multimillion-dollar investment from a Saudi Arabian accelerator and capital firm is pushing WISE Power from the West Bottoms to global growth, said Kevin Williams. “The injection will allow us to expand quickly to get this technology out to the world, which was what our original intent was with WISE Power,” said Williams, founder of…

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VIDEO: KC startup BAM supplies soundtrack to LEANLAB’s education mission

By Tommy Felts / November 6, 2018

The mission of Base Academy of Music (BAM) is clear –– help kids in Kansas City’s urban core reach their God-given potential, one note at a time, said Clint Velazquez. “Music is what got me through school,” Velazquez, founder of the academy said. “I became a music teacher later in life. Working in the suburbs,…

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Teach for America KC celebrating 10 years building entrepreneurs to fight education inequity

By Tommy Felts / November 6, 2018

Dividends from Teach for America KC swelled Rachel Foster’s development as a teacher and community member invested in Kansas City, the leader in innovation-driven education said. “I owe everything, it feels like, to Teach for America,” said Foster, Young Entrepreneurial Spirit program leader at Lee A. Tolbert Community Academy. “The fruits keep coming in for…

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