Biggest pain points? Pressure to adapt now with no cashflow, no reserves (KCSourceLink survey)

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] Early feedback from Kansas City’s small business owners tells a story…

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Iron District: Support hungry vendors now — ‘Container Club’ party when this is all over

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] Rachel Kennedy hopes to celebrate the Iron District restauranteurs…

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Nickel & Suede: With two stores closed, even Inc.’s ‘most successful’ companies must flex courage amid pandemic

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] Being named one of Inc. Magazine’s 250 most successful companies…

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Jason Grill on election innovation: No one wants to waste time, votes, or health security at polling places right now

Though Kansas Democrats’ transition to mail-in ballots for the coming primary is itself increasingly important because of COVID-19 and social distancing concerns, the initiative — when paired with Ranked Choice Voting — will eliminate “wasted votes” and empower voters, said Jason Grill.  “It’s just a better way. It’s innovative. It’s something that more people are…

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