Can downtowners ditch the Dodge? Zipcar expands in Kansas City

By Tommy Felts | August 16, 2016

Downtown Kansas City residents have another compelling reason to become car-less converts. The on-demand car rental service Zipcar is expanding its area presence to Kansas City’s downtown, providing its growing population another flexible transportation option. The international car-sharing service is beefing up local offerings — which already includes two cars at Kansas City International Airport…

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Uber finds KCMO’s proposed ride-sharing regulations ‘troubling’

By Tommy Felts | July 22, 2016

In a move that will likely reignite lively discussions among government, businesses and residents, the City of Kansas City, Mo. is now considering changes to its ride-sharing regulations for companies like Uber. By directive of the Kansas City Council, city officials are reviewing rules drafted in April of 2015 that aim to ensure public safety…

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Innovation program challenges civically-minded Kansas Citians

By Tommy Felts | July 13, 2016

The City of Kansas City, Mo. is again asking for entrepreneurs’ help. Kansas City is now accepting applications for the 2016 Innovation Partnership Program, which provides an avenue for entrepreneurs to develop, test and demonstrate solutions to improve city operations. The city will accept program applications for only 30 days — from July 13 to August 15.…

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Ben Gruber: Kansas City is ‘tipping the cow town’

By Tommy Felts | July 11, 2016

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Nearly every day I open my email to see a report telling me that Kansas City is on its way to reaching its goal of becoming the most entrepreneurial city in America. The “City of Royals” has been crowned everything from a top…

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