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KC Chamber’s Superstars celebration empowers everyday small business heroes 

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. The Blueprint KC has come a long way, said Sheraz Pompey, emphasizing the meaningful impact of being showcased as one of the KC Chamber’s Small Business Superstars….

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, Wednesday at Ronawk in Olathe

Davids’ effort to level the playing field for Native entrepreneurs passes US House, moving to Senate

Legislation meant to address entrepreneurship challenges specific to Native and tribal business owners advanced in the U.S. Congress this week, with a Kansas City lawmaker championing the effort to bring equity to an overlooked corner of the small business community. “In Indian Country, Native-owned businesses employ over 300,000 Americans and are vital drivers of our…

KC Tech Council launches initiative for young women in tech, backed by Meta, Panasonic

A new strategic program from the KC Tech Council is designed to empower and equip female-identifying students entering their junior (class of 2026) and senior (class of 2025) years of high school with tech exposure, career guidance, leadership opportunities, and invaluable mentorship. The LEGiT KC program (Leadership and Empowerment for Girls in Tech), sponsored by…

Charlie Hustle popup coming to Power & Light in time for Big 12 (and 300,000 visitors)

A highly visible storefront along the KC Streetcar line is expected to give homegrown apparel brand Charlie Hustle a prime spot to showcase KC Heart for hundreds of thousands of potential shoppers during the coming Big 12 basketball tournament. The game day merch shop and experiential retail concept is expected to open Thursday, March 7…

Chiefs tease 16 Arrowhead upgrades coming to KC stadium if voters pass April 2 sales tax

With early voting already under way in Jackson County, the Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday released a trove of renderings and new details on plans to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium if the April 2 ballot question passes.  “(Arrowhead) is among the most iconic stadiums in professional sports, and it has become a bucket list destination for…