Tag: kansas city

Scoops out for summer: Couple’s rock-themed ice cream brand Alice Scooper’s adds another shop on its Northland tour

admin — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:42:41 +0000

Mel Engel and Todd Eaton are now taking a second stage, opening their family business — a shop known for made-on-site ice cream and sorbet — in a new Northland city after charting quick success in their hometown.

Why this ‘monstrous Midwesterner’ started the presses for a sacred space in KC’s West Bottoms

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:49:41 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it.

Kansas City ESO icon Maria Meyers championed for bringing SourceLink to the world stage

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:43:59 +0000

A decades-long effort to grow inclusive entrepreneurial communities by strengthening access to critical resources began as a grassroots movement in Kansas City, said Maria Meyers, whose work recently earned her global recognition — and a rare honor in recent years for an American recipient.

How this startup founder earned $200K in unrestricted, trust-based funding to transform KC’s relationship to food

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:09:24 +0000

Long-term community change comes one meal at a time, acknowledged one of Attane Health’s biggest supporters, reflecting on the Kansas City startup’s growth from the “spark of an idea to a full-fledged solution” — ultimately earning its founder a game-changing funding boost.

Kauffman awards $5.8M funding pipeline to research how to close wealth gaps in KC, beyond

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:30:08 +0000

Eight newly announced research grants from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are expected to help catalyze research-based efforts aimed at growing equitable economic mobility in Kansas City, regionally, and nationally.

Complex risks bring community kudos for creative entrepreneur honored by KC Chamber

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:28:34 +0000

Keisha Jordan didn’t know what saying “yes” to a job in Kansas City would unlock when she first relocated in 2020, she said, reflecting on a full-circle moment Tuesday after winning a top arts honor from the KC Chamber during its celebration of small business and entrepreneurs.

KC’s top emerging business is brewing more than just beer at 18th and Vine, owners say

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 21:00:18 +0000

Winning the Emerging Small Business Award is validation that Vine Street Brewing Co. — Missouri’s first Black-owned brewery — is tapped into what the community wants and needs, two of its owners said Tuesday.

Their engineering firm built a legacy in KC; why these KC Chamber winners are rebranding

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:29:33 +0000

A streamlined brand identity for one of the Midwest’s most influential engineering firms positions “T&B” as one of the secret weapons behind the evolution of Kansas City, the company announced, just moments after earning a top small business award from the KC Chamber.

Founder’s resolve earns KC mental health practice ‘Small Business of the Year’ title

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:07:17 +0000

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program.

Kansas City’s newest Small Business of the Year is on a years-long journey to create safe, inclusive spaces for its clients and team, the resilient entrepreneur behind the venture said Tuesday.

Dozer debut: Indoor sandbox concept revives zero-screens play for JoCo children

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:23 +0000

A giant sandbox playroom in Johnson County evokes a simpler era, said Justin Finn, whose immersive entertainment concept for children opens Tuesday in Leawood.

“No screens,” explained Finn. “I like to say it’s how we grew up as kids. Imagination, the wheels turning.”

Meet your new (northern) neighbor: Tim Hortons arrives in KC with plans for 30 locations

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:33:09 +0000

A Canadian fast food cult favorite known for its “Timbits” is ramping up its area expansion with five locations scheduled to open by the end of 2025 — part of an aggressive, long-term move orchestrated by a single franchisee.

The breakfast-famous Tim Hortons is expected to become a more prominent player across the Kansas City landscape in coming years, as franchisee Hossam Shahin pursues plans to open five area locations a year for six years.

‘Volatile times’: C2FO targets capital access to businesses rattled by global tariff disruptions

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 20:01:58 +0000

Companies — especially small businesses with limited banking options — need liquidity during times of global economic uncertainty, said Sandy Kemper, detailing C2FO’s fruitful efforts to meet growing demand for fast capital amid unpredictable tariff-related disruptions.

KC BizCare receives $20K grant to promote economic mobility ahead of 2026 World Cup

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:54:43 +0000

A sixth-month initiative to rapidly boost small businesses and entrepreneurs in Kansas City is expected to help KCMO leaders drive readiness for the massive influx of FIFA World Cup visitors in summer 2026.

The National League of Cities (NLC) this week awarded Kansas City a $20,000 grant and expert guidance to promote economic mobility in the city ahead of the unprecedented, 40-day sports event that is expected to bring 650,000 professional soccer fans to the region.

Why a rival baseball icon joined the roster for this KC museum’s big league upgrade

admin — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:05:52 +0000

Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson values the 18th and Vine district’s rich history, he said Wednesday, but the Yankees icon known as “Mr. October” by fans across the globe is even more excited about what the Kansas City cultural hub’s future holds.

GEWKC submissions open: Organizers seek community-sourced ideas for fall event series

admin — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:53:38 +0000

One of Kansas City’s largest interactive educational experiences for entrepreneurs is inviting community members to drive the conversation when Global Entrepreneurship Week returns in November.