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GEWKC adds full day of Spanish programming to serve growing community of entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / November 18, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. Para leer una versión de esta historia en español, haga clic aquí. [divide] When…

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Young mom’s apparel for crawling babies wins best fit for UMKC Side Hustle Challenge

By Tommy Felts / November 15, 2024

Riley Rhoads knows firsthand how overwhelming it is to shop for baby clothes, the University of Missouri-Kansas City student and new mother shared, so she created a product to help fellow moms. Hold Tight Baby — Rhoads’ venture that earned her first place at UMKC’s Side Hustle Challenge — makes pants for crawling babies. The…

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KC-crowned ‘King and Queen of BBQ’ return to the throne with new Prospect restaurant

By Tommy Felts / November 15, 2024

Gary Paul and Patricia Moore have long been dubbed the “King and Queen of BBQ” by their loyal followers, they said. After several relocations for their P Moore & Moore BBQ brand over the past few years, the duo has landed a new kingdom at 5932 Prospect Ave. And they’ve now fully embraced their nicknames…

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Investor market turns Midwest conservative: ‘Everyone here is feeling a changing landscape’

By Tommy Felts / November 15, 2024

After years of soaring valuations across the startup scene, venture firms like M25 are observing a shift to more risk-averse investors and stricter examinations of even the most-exciting company’s worth, said Abhinaya Konduru. “We’re seeing a new normal,” said Konduru, a principal on the influential Chicago-based M25 team and a panelist at Thursday’s MidxMidwest event…

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Google makes new $120K pledge to KC schools; region embraces a future built on flexibility 

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2024

In an era of artificial intelligence and high-tech solutions, the children of Kansas City remain a vital piece of the region’s future economic sustainability, said Utaukwa Allen, announcing a new financial pledge from Google that targets local students. Kansas City Public Schools have been selected for a $120,000 partnership with Google to strengthen KCPS’ STEM…

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