Tag: coronavirus

Chad Tillman, Norcini, Strang Hall

‘Way more on our plate’: How COVID-19 transformed chefs into fortune tellers and perfectionists

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 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. It’s a tough time to be in the business of food — but…

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Interest grows for at-home ultraviolet sterilization, urban farming amid prolonged pandemic

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 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. If the team at Year-Round Garden had been told two months ago…

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Jasmine and Amber Baudler, Stellar Image Studios

AltCap COVID-19 relief fund set to reopen May 27; nears $2M in loans already awarded

By Tommy Felts / May 22, 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. AltCap is reopening access to a growing pot of rescue dollars May…

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Crossroads Cars, March 2020; photo By Zachary Bohorquez

Rockhurst teen turns ignition on Crossroads Cars show after COVID-19 stalls events

By Tommy Felts / May 22, 2020

Drawing on deep familial ties to Kansas City entrepreneurship, 18-year-old Henry Accardo hopes to reduce stress and bring communities back together through shared passions — courtesy of a restored series of car shows as the metro begins to reopen.  “We take time out of everyone’s possibly rough and stressful life to relax and have a…

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Elango Thevar, Neer

Drinking in $100K investment, Elango Thevar ready to carry the water for Neer full-time

By Tommy Felts / May 21, 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. Some products don’t require a pandemic pivot, said Elango Thevar, fresh off…

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