Posts Tagged ‘Open Belly’
Dapper rapper, ‘SNL’ star, top CEOs join student pitch competition as KC celebrity judges
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. STARTLAND is the parent organization of Startland News, though this report was produced…
Read MoreAdapting, but preparing for the worst: Curbside KC site helps restaurants pivot to takeout-only mandate
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. [divide] Kansas City’s restaurant scene already is struggling amid Coronavirus…
Read MoreWar-torn Myanmar to North KC: Documentary gives taste of immigrant entrepreneur’s refugee journey
Kansas City’s culture is increasingly shifting to include and highlight immigrant entrepreneurship, said Danielle Lehman, though the true impact is still largely unappreciated. “I think there’s a disconnect between people who are enjoying the food [from immigrant-owned restaurants] and you’ll see a picture on instagram, but they never get to know the people that make…
Read MoreOpen 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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