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Komal Choong and Anoop Choong, ZOHR

ZOHR relocates HQ to Dallas; KC lauded as its test site, but too limiting to grow brand nationally

By Tommy Felts / February 18, 2020

Everything’s bigger in Texas for ZOHR — including the startup’s potential to drive onto the national automotive scene, said Komal Choong. “Kansas City has been our test market to prove out key elements of our growth and market expansion strategies,” said Choong, co-founder of ZOHR, confirming Tuesday that the on-demand tire service startup has relocated its…

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Megh Knappenberger super bowl confetti

Megh Marks History: Artist crafts Chiefs-inspired painting from on-field Super Bowl confetti

By Tommy Felts / February 15, 2020

While most Kansas Citians were shouting from the rooftops in the seconds after the Chiefs Super Bowl victory, Megh Knappenberger was quietly writing down on the back of a grocery list an idea to capture the joyous spirit of the big win through artistic expression.  “I saw the confetti raining down on the players and…

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How many fans packed parade route for Chiefs? Crowd counting a touchdown for KC’s EB Systems

By Tommy Felts / February 15, 2020

While a sea of red greeted Chiefs players Feb. 5 outside Union Station, many fans skipped the official victory rally honoring the world champion football team — opting instead to fight for their right to party nearby, according to crowd data from an emerging Kansas City startup. “Harsh weather and a drunk driving incident on…

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Tea-Biotics Kombucha, 39th Street

Booch! (There it is): Tea-Biotics pours onto 39th Street with its first Missouri kombucha taproom

By Tommy Felts / February 13, 2020

The “booch” biz is booming and Tea-Biotics Kombucha is bottling growth with its first taproom in Missouri.  “We’re really pleased to be growing and also seeing new people, locals, coming in all the time,” said Lauren Klein, who oversees day-to-day operations at the kombucha startup’s latest taproom — the first to be brewed outside of…

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The Village KC plans STEM camp, financial literacy efforts to help KCMO teens unlock potential

By Tommy Felts / February 13, 2020

A new sense of freedom is on the horizon for Kansas City teens as The Village KC opens its doors and empowers young people to find their futures.  “Freedom, to me, is access to opportunities that allow you to live well,” Di’Anna Saffold, founder and executive director, explained of ways The Village KC aims to…

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