Corporate Stories

Cerner co-founder: ‘We always seemed to be in the right place at the right time’

Never underestimate the power of good luck among entrepreneurs, serial founder Cliff Illig told a crowd during a fireside chat that touched on the journey to Cerner’s $28.3 billion exit.

Mallouk family’s $5.1M investment will welcome children of all abilities to KC’s signature downtown park

A $5.1 million contribution from Kansas City’s most-recent Entrepreneur of the Year broadens the spectrum of play for many young people who too often find themselves without a space to belong.

KC Chamber reveals Top 10 small businesses; one will be named Mr. K Award winner

“You got here by persevering, showing innovation and passion,” Vicky Kulikov told the latest batch of Mr. K Award finalists.

Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security

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How seasoned design is shaking up the fan experience at KC’s newest outdoor music site

A massive outdoor concert destination is rising in Riverside, promising to reshape the Kansas City region’s live music scene when the 16,000-capacity Morton Amphitheater welcomes its first crowds this summer — replacing construction equipment with scores of fans in a space designed to make the most of their night out. “It’s actually really centrally located…