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Dot Burner spent her younger years dancing, taking modern dance classes in college and swaying the evenings away with her late husband. At 93, Burner still loves to dance. She takes part in bi-weekly ballet classes, hosted by Vitality In Motion. “It’s very relaxing,” said Bruner, a Shawnee Hills community member who has been taking Vitality…
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A trio of emerging Kansas City startups are among 20 cohort members selected to forge new strategic connections with big-name Kansas enterprise partners like Koch, Evergy, Cargill and Spirit AeroSystems. Wichita-based NXTUS this week announced the latest program participants for the NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series — a diverse array of growth-minded entrepreneurs offering innovative tech…
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It’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and forget to step back and reflect when building a business, said Chelsey M., announcing a fall summit meant to help minority entrepreneurs strategically gain insights, network, and plan for growth and success. The Infinity & Beyond Black Business Summit — set for Oct. 7 at…
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Jeff and Jessie Pavalone didn’t intend to plan their wedding during a pandemic. The Kansas City couple is introducing technology to the wedding industry with their new Airbnb-style venue management system, meant to simplify wedding planning for both couples and event spaces. Click here to explore their Digital Sandbox KC-backed startup, Venues Made Simple. The…
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Kharissa Parker is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and “Holistic Hustle” columnist for Startland News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Seventy-two percent of people experience stress to the extent that it interferes with…
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