KCMO mayor, Made in KC launch portal for face masks, hand sanitizer made by more than 50 local makers

Made in KC, KCPPE.com

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. Kansas City’s gradual return to business doesn’t mean the need for face…

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Mayor’s ‘lifeline’ arrives: EDCKC opens applications for small biz relief fund pledged by Lucas

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. Funds from a small business relief loan program teased by KCMO Mayor…

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Rallying relief: Millions in local stimulus dollars planned through public-private, civic efforts from Topeka to KC

Kansas City, March 2020

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. The impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on startups, small businesses and…

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‘Not a good look’: Amid budget cut criticism, Mayor Q shuffles $25K between small biz support groups

Editor’s note: Startland News is a program of STARTLAND, an ecosystem-building organization that is among the participants in an informal coalition of entrepreneur support groups hoping to increase funding for small business support in the 2020-2021 Kansas City, Missouri, budget. This story was produced independently by Startland News’ nonprofit newsroom. Responding to sharp criticism of…

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