Survival rates for new biz in MO, KS lag national average; What’s getting in their way?

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by Flatland, the digital magazine of Kansas City PBS and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for the weekly Flatland email newsletter. [divide] Colorful balloons, ribbons, unlimited drinks, food and of course music. There was everything at the ribbon…

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Open Belly podcast puts voices of immigrant chefs on the menu

Immigrant entrepreneurs have been quietly advancing Kansas City’s food scene for decades, said Danielle Lehman. [pullquote] The Podcast Play • How entrepreneurs are using podcasts to become thought leaders, empower founders • Professional AF: Diana Kander explores ‘a whole world of content that’s never been touched’ [/pullquote] “When I started hearing the stories of the…

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KC Pinoy parks restaurant in West Bottoms, plans fiesta of Filipino flavors

KC Pinoy’s new spot on Genessee Street in the West Bottoms was an opportunity that just fell into Chrissy Nucum’s lap, said the owner of the Filipino food truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant. “I wanted something where there’s a sense of community within whatever area we choose,” said Nucum. “When the West Bottoms Kitchen decided to…

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Fund Me, KC: Family drives KC Pinoy food truck toward brick and mortar

Startland News is continuing its segment to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs — like KC Pinoy Founder Chrissy Nucum — to share their stories to gain a little help from their supporters. [divide] Who are you? I’m Chrissy Nucum, owner and operator of KC Pinoy. What…

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