Tag: Evergy

Jennifer Lapka, Rightfully Sewn

SINGER gives 30 sewing machines to face mask effort; Rightfully Sewn doubling goal after passing $125K in donations

By Tommy Felts / April 9, 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. The pieces are coming together for a massive, face mask-making…

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Smart strategy generates wins for Evergy Ventures — KC’s quiet investment powerhouse

By Tommy Felts / January 22, 2019

Editor’s note: The following content is sponsored by Evergy Ventures but independently produced by Startland News. As two long-standing utility companies merge, they’re creating a new kind of energy for GXP Investments — now known as Evergy Ventures — said Dennis Odell, announcing a rebrand of the investment firm. “GXP Investments — GXP — it…

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