Tag: Evan Absher

Mayor appoints city’s first Small Business Task Force as investment in KC entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / October 3, 2023

Small businesses have the potential to thrive in Kansas City in ways unlike other metros across the country, said Christine Lau, highlighting how the city’s unique spirit will play a role in a newly created Small Business Task Force for KCMO. “We have a grit and tenacity that I haven’t seen anywhere else,” said Lau,…

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Just funded: Digital Sandbox KC ‘fuels innovation’ for five emerging tech startups

By Tommy Felts / January 11, 2023

Scaling past the proof-of-concept stage is key for young startups, so making them fundable by the time their product is built can mean the difference between success and stagnation, said Jill Meyer, announcing the latest round of companies backed by Digital Sandbox KC. The five startups receiving up to $20,000 each include ventures focused on…

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