coronavirus

Talk of the Town Grill & Bar, Olathe

Biggest pain points? Pressure to adapt now with no cashflow, no reserves (KCSourceLink survey)

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. Early feedback from Kansas City’s small business owners tells a story of…

The Iron District, North Kansas City

Iron District: Support hungry vendors now — ‘Container Club’ party when this is all over

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. Rachel Kennedy hopes to celebrate the Iron District restauranteurs who…

Baker University Esports

College athletics might be paused, but Esports is playing its long game (from 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. Traditional sports are sidelined these days; a result of the…

Soren and Kilee Nickels, Nickel & Suede

Nickel & Suede: With two stores closed, even Inc.’s ‘most successful’ companies must flex courage amid pandemic

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. Being named one of Inc. Magazine’s 250 most successful companies in…

Jason Grill on election innovation: No one wants to waste time, votes, or health security at polling places right now

Though Kansas Democrats’ transition to mail-in ballots for the coming primary is itself increasingly important because of COVID-19 and social distancing concerns, the initiative — when paired with Ranked Choice Voting — will eliminate “wasted votes” and empower voters, said Jason Grill.  “It’s just a better way. It’s innovative. It’s something that more people are…