News Stories
Maria Meyers is passing the blueprint to KC’s ecosystem; it doesn’t come with a magic wand
“In an environment that is constantly changing and evolving, learning from each other is just part of the fabric of crafting something bigger and better,” said Maria Meyers.
UMKC debuts ‘Bloch Talks’ with five perspectives on how entrepreneur opportunity is shaped (and who’s shaping it)
A new storytelling-focused speakers event at UMKC’s Bloch School shines a spotlight on the diverse experiences that shape entrepreneurship, said Marvin Carolina Jr., drawing a parallel to the university’s boundary-crossing Regnier Venture Creation Challenge.
More than a check: How a Google partnership is fueling an OnRamp to AI education at Keystone
Twin AI education programs launching this spring and summer at Keystone CoLabs serve as proof points for what corporate-community partnerships can look like when designed for lasting impact rather than optics, said Kevin McGinnis.
Kauffman unveils ‘Visionary Award’ to honor legacy builders on KC nonprofit scene
The top visionary honored with the inaugural Uncommon Leader Visionary Award will receive $75,000, and their organization will receive an additional $150,000 to advance mission impact and extend what’s working.
Small-town Kansas, Missouri court World Cup tourists offering ‘all things Americana’
From Cameron, Missouri to Lawrence, Kansas, small town officials say they offer a slice of the real America, cheaper accommodations and traditional 4th of July festivities.
