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Rieger revolution: Why Chef Howard Hanna won’t return to ‘business as usual’ after COVID-19
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. This story contains some explicit language. As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis crept into…
Esports trendsetters launching Social Distancing Open as gaming champs fire back at COVID-19
Opportunities to connect are in high demand and video games could score relief in a level of life that’s been suddenly planked by intense isolation, said Mason Mullenioux. “Esports kind of lends itself to a situation like this,” Mullenioux, co-founder of the Kansas City-based High School Esports League, said of the coming Social Distancing Open…
MTC forced to surrender entire $2.9M budget — including funds already awarded to startups — to help MO pay for COVID-19 shortfall
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. A critical funding tool for Missouri startups could become the latest casualty…
Kauffman officials: None of us can survive — or solve — COVID-19 small business challenges alone
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a financial supporter of Startland News. Entrepreneurs…
Boulevardia music, maker, ‘taps and tastes’ festival canceled as COVID-19 restrictions extended
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. One of Kansas City’s premiere public showcases of music, makers, beer and…
Federal relief funds open to VC-backed startups; ‘nimble’ PPP rollout praised as checks arrive in KC
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Sometimes a check is answer enough. While federal officials never officially clarified…
Businesses are already claiming COVID-19 damages — Will insurance companies step up?
Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the authors’ alone. Travis Holt is CEO and co-founder of Brush Creek Partners, a risk management consulting firm and full service brokerage. The current coronavirus, COVID-19, has already had a significant impact on businesses and there is uncertainty about how long the impact will be felt. …
Boddle dials into another $100K from AT&T to boost gamified learning at home
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. Homebound students taking advantage of Boddle’s gamified edtech platform have helped the…
Paleo-inspired Eat to Evolve hunts a winding path amid COVID-19’s winter for food prep industry
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. A regional physical footprint with new national reach is helping a Kansas…
‘Empathy over economics’: Why Betty Rae’s is storing its scoops amid COVID-19 brainfreeze
Editor’s note: The following is part of Startland News’ ongoing coverage of the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Kansas City’s entrepreneur community, as well as how innovation is helping to drive a new normal in the ecosystem. Click here to follow related stories as they develop. A typical spring would see the winter blues lifting over Kansas City…
