KC Tech Council shuffles tech veterans among key board positions; their goal: keep KC tech competitive

By Tommy Felts | January 7, 2025

A leadership transition at the top advocacy group for Kansas City’s tech community aims to continue the organization’s mission, while opening even more doors for companies across the region that are brimming with innovation. “We plan to broaden our collective impact within the region by providing new opportunities through policy advocacy, tech talent development, catalyzing…

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Crema treads a new path: Why this award-winning tech company is pivoting to design consultancy

By Tommy Felts | July 25, 2023

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. George Brooks is co-founder of Crossroads-headquartered Crema, a finalist for the 2023 Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year and one of Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2023. [divide] For nearly 14 years, Crema has been a well-known leader…

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These two Small Biz of the Year finalists are among the half-dozen KC firms honored as Inc.’s ‘Best Workplaces’

By Tommy Felts | May 16, 2023

A workplace in the era of talent shortages and a hyper-competitive jobs market is only as good as its ability to meet employees’ nuanced needs, said Melea McRae, a top founder whose marketing company was among six Kansas City firms selected for Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces list. “Through our un-agency business model, we’ve built a…

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‘Mr. K’ finalists tease what it’s like to work for the next Small Business of the Year

By Tommy Felts | May 12, 2023

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. [divide] Finalists for the KC Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award highlighted their companies’ commitments to strong workplace culture, DEI initiatives, and community relations during a…

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