Tag: KC BizCare

Kiva KC brings zero-interest microloans to founders shut out of traditional capital

By Tommy Felts / November 28, 2025

Editor’s note: The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) and KC BizCare are partners of Startland News. Kansas City is betting that a global microlending model — one built on $25 contributions and community belief in everyday entrepreneurs — can help close one of the city’s most stubborn gaps: early-stage capital for founders who…

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World Cup readiness event opens City Hall to entrepreneurs hoping to get on the roster

By Tommy Felts / November 14, 2025

Kansas City wants to score as many points as possible when the FIFA World Cup arrives in 2026, said Janá Wagner, emphasizing that a special event planned Tuesday during GEWKC aims to get businesses into the game now — playbook in hand. “Our goal is to help as many entrepreneurs as possible get properly licensed,…

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Open Doors: Here’s how KCMO plans to turn empty storefronts into a World Cup stage for local talent

By Tommy Felts / October 15, 2025

Applications are now open for grants of up to $10,000 for businesses and artists who want to activate underutilized or vacant commercial spaces in the downtown area during the coming FIFA World Cup to showcase Kansas City’s entrepreneurial spirit.  Funds awarded through the just-detailed Open Doors! Program — crafted through a partnership between the City…

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KCMO slashes fees for outdoor dining permits, launches dining trail for grant winning projects

By Tommy Felts / September 12, 2025

Kansas City has officially eliminated outdoor dining permit fees, reducing the cost from $850 to zero, thanks to the momentum created by a city-led initiative to encourage investment in outdoor dining experiences, city leaders announced this week, unveiling new plans to promote funded businesses and their projects.  Launched in 2024, the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Program…

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