Mayor moves to keep ball rolling at KC’s riverfront, backing $1.4B project expansion
As the first phase of a sprawling Berkley Riverfront development moves forward this summer, Kansas City’s mayor is pushing to enlarge the capacity of the KC Current’s home along the river at CPKC Stadium, while adding more parking, trail connections, shops, and further mixed-use development.
New KC-first marketplace at Union Station makes local retail the destination for World Cup
The doors are open for Kansas City small businesses, city officials said Wednesday night from Union Station, welcoming locals and visitors near and far to a new, five-week marketplace in the iconic Grand Hall — timed to capture crowds from the FIFA World Cup and nearby Fan Festival.
Good data can light the path: Kauffman celebrates impact of 30 years of entrepreneur research
Necessity is driving a burst of entrepreneurial activity — especially among immigrant, Latino and Black communities, according to new data released this week by the Kauffman Foundation, reflecting mixed news for the state of American entrepreneurship as the influential Kansas City nonprofit celebrated 30 years of research.
Closing time: KC nixes 23-hour drinking plan for World Cup; select bars, restaurants can stay open until 5 am
“The ordinance expands opportunity for our businesses while ensuring the police department, first responders, and the City have the tools to keep residents and visitors safe,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said.
Missouri’s long-sought angel investor tax credit heads to governor’s desk after years of startup advocacy
“When one side has an angel credit and the other does not, it creates imbalance,” said Greg Kratofil. “This helps founders focus less on which side of State Line Road their office is on and more on building their business.”