Tag: Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)

How a $4B Panasonic plant could ‘revolutionize region’s economy’ — starting next year

By Tommy Felts / September 21, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly believes the opening of the $4 billion electric car…

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Chef Zaid Renato Consuegra Sauza of Pirate’s Bone Burgers pivoted in the face of the pandemic, turning his original dine-in concept into a carryout-only model; photo courtesy of Pirate's Bone Burgers

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

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 2022

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. Colorful balloons, ribbons, unlimited drinks, food and of course music. There was everything at the ribbon cutting…

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