MTC advances deputy into interim exec role ahead of critical funding push for Missouri entrepreneurs
A leading advocate for Missouri entrepreneurs plans to approach the next legislative cycle — championing renewed funding for Show-Me State innovation — with a freshly-promoted leader, the group announced Friday. Julia Campbell has been elevated to interim executive director at the Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), as the public-private partnership continues a leadership transition prompted by…
Read MoreINCLŪSIV gym opens wellness to people struggling to adapt in a world that too often excludes them
After more than a decade trying to fit into places that weren’t built with accessibility in mind, Wesley Hamilton’s private wellness space in Midtown is opening the new year with a fresh perspective on healing, growing and thriving — free from judgment, questions, and the urge to meet someone else’s expectations, the founder said. INCLŪSIV…
Read MoreKansas City scores pro softball team for 2026: Here’s what we know about KC Diamonds
As uncertainty swirls over the future of core Kansas City sports franchises, a new professional softball team is headed to the region — and it’s already announced plans to hit the field on the Kansas side of the state line. The KC Diamonds announced on Tuesday plans to launch its inaugural 39-game softball season in…
Read MoreHis BBQ is no joke: This comedian-turned-entrepreneur uses an inclusive menu to get families back on the same page
After nearly a year in the smoker, Brodric Cason is lifting the lid on B-On-Meatz — a catering company with an appetite for ensuring everyone can enjoy Kansas City barbecue, no matter their dietary restrictions. B-On-Meatz BBQ offers vegan and traditional barbecue, using kosher and halal meats. Launched in early 2025, the business has a…
Read MoreULAH closing Westwood boutique after burning the candle at both ends; here’s how the brand’s fragrance will keep its flame lit
Closing a storefront doesn’t mean failure, said Buck Wimberly; sometimes it means choosing sustainability, health, and a future that looks different than originally imagined, the ULAH co-founder noted. The Westwood boutique — known for its elevated style, in-store concerts, and buoyantly optimistic social media personality — announced on Tuesday plans to shutter the store at…
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