Newly merged Cyderes boasts 63-percent growth rate, beating timeline, expectations

Editor’s note: Cyderes is a financial supporter of Startland News’ nonprofit newsroom. Merging two cybersecurity powerhouses was a monumental task unto itself, said Robert Herjavec, but the newly formed Cyderes has exceeded expectations and more than overcome the challenges associated with blending the strengths of Herjavec Group and Fishtech Group. “Not only is our merger…

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2000 Vine: ‘KC doesn’t understand how dope this guy is’ — Painter blessed with a space (and style) of his own

Editor’s note: This story is part of a series from Startland News highlighting entrepreneurs, businesses, and creators leading revitalization and redevelopment efforts in and around the historic 18th and Vine Jazz District. Click here to read additional stories from this series. In an opportunity that “came out of nowhere,” Kansas City artist Warren “Stylez” Harvey…

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Hold that thought: Leading with emotion might feel good at first, but there’s a smarter way (Holistic Hustle)

Kharissa Parker-Forte is a news producer, writer, certified health coach, and columnist for Startland News.  Read her “Holistic Hustle” columns for Startland News here. For more of her self-care tips on how to keep your cup full, visit kparker.co. Editor’s note: This commentary on emotional intelligence continues Parker-Forte’s series on the 7 Pillars of Self-Care…

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