Tag: Kanbe’s Markets

Crossroads Community Kitchen; photo courtesy of The Rieger

Chef Collective KC cooks up plan for long-term sustainability as pandemic, hunger persist

By Tommy Felts / June 30, 2020

The global pandemic didn’t create Kansas City’s food insecurity challenges, said Jon Taylor, but COVID-19’s impact did expose how quickly the line can be blurred or even erased for those looking for their next meal. “There are a substantial number of people who [because they lost their jobs] went from having what they viewed as…

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Frank Norton; Photo by Chase Castor

Common threads: Designer draws on solidarity with restaurant scene for ‘KC Runs on Hospitality’

By Tommy Felts / May 13, 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. Even in an unpredictable world struck by COVID-19, imperfections often can strike…

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Max Kaniger, Kanbe's Markets

UMKC contest awards $35K+ to winners, feeds student-community innovation

By Tommy Felts / May 5, 2020

One startup’s winnings from Friday’s Regnier Venture Creation Challenge are expected to have a near-immediate, tangible impact on Kansas City — helping Kanbe’s Markets provide produce in one of its corner markets for an entire year. “This means that about 4,500 people will have consistent access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food on Kansas City’s…

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Libby Martin, Calving Technologies; Pure Pitch Rally 2019; photo by Mikaela Wendel

Regnier student venture contest returns Friday with virtual finalist pitches, real-world prize money

By Tommy Felts / April 28, 2020

When the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge returns Friday, the competition’s newly virtual format will still reflect its commitment to fostering innovation in early entrepreneurs, said Bryan C. Boots.  “The virtual RVCC will look different from what we’ve done in the past, but it will nonetheless provide an opportunity for practicing entrepreneurship, for gaining feedback on…

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