Starlight wants to add a canopy to KC’s famed outdoor theater; Here’s what else its $40M capital campaign would bring

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] If fully funded, the campaign will make capital improvements across the entire Starlight campus — including the construction of a…

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$1M investment in new impact fund to boost minority and women-owned ventures in KC

A $1 million cash injection from The Sunderland Foundation will further efforts to bolster the only impact-oriented, opportunity zone fund focused entirely on Kansas City.  [pullquote] What is equity2? equity2  is a mission driven impact investment firm committed to deploying capital in inclusive and equitable ways. Formed by AltCap in 2019, equity2 is building on a strong track…

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

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

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