World Cup showcase: Small biz marketplace planned for high-traffic Union Station hub during games
A five-week activation at Kansas City’s Union Station is expected to give World Cup visitors and locals a taste of the region’s small business community — gathering a mix of retail, service-based concepts, and experiences not far from the official FIFA Fan Festival.
Read MoreHe’s bringing a micro bathhouse concept to the Crossroads; Kyle Steppe’s vision: a phone-free communal experience
A new bathhouse concept from Kyle Steppe is expected to dial up the heat in downtown Kansas City — bringing a more social, immersive take on sauna culture to the city’s wellness scene. 180° Bathhouse, a micro bathhouse experience, is set to open in August inside the Holtman Building, currently under renovation by Molzer Development…
Read MoreEsports collaboration with Ottawa University connects student talent to pro teams
A new partnership between the Kansas City Pioneers and Ottawa University is aiming to strengthen the Midwest’s esports ecosystem — and create a clearer path from college competition to the professional stage.
Read MoreWinning chemistry: KC GIFT pitch competition rewards joy on stage, work behind the scenes
Earning a $30,000 grand prize over the weekend closed out a six-week process for LaToya Ebony Sirls and other founders who were pushed to refine not just how they present, but how they build.
Read MoreKauffman funds 46 more project, research grants; many boosting early entrepreneurship
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation recently announced its latest tranche grantees, investing in community-centered solutions that dovetail with its strategic focus on college access and completion, workforce and career development, and entrepreneurship.
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