Tag: Urban Neighborhood Initiative

Cristle Reed, Heartshaped Clothing, 1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups celebrating black startups with all black founders, experts in February

By Tommy Felts / February 1, 2018

A lineup of all black presenters and experts at February’s 1 Million Cups events aims for exposure and awareness about Kansas City’s thriving community of black entrepreneurs, said Adrienne Haynes. “Many of these companies are not necessarily tech-based. They might not be at Plexpod or WeWork. Many of them have their own facilities — maybe…

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Kansas City’s east side to receive free wireless gigabit network

By Tommy Felts / May 26, 2016

Kansas City is diligently continuing work to become the most connected city on earth. Three organizations are now working to create a free, large-scale wireless gigabit network on Kansas City’s east side. The project — led by Siklu Communications, the Urban Neighborhood Initiative and KC Digital Drive — will help eliminate cost barriers to help…

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