Tag: money

What Really Happened to Horses

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:35:06 +0000

Two days before Christmas, the staff of Horses, the Sunset Boulevard restaurant that opened in 2021, gathered for a meeting with head chef Brittany Ha and general manager Steve LaFountain. The duo had bad news. The money, they said, might not be there to continue operation. Payroll was in questio... More »

Rescuing a dream: Why Lizz Whitacre sees a future for shelter pets in Pawlytics

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:06:59 +0000

Lizz Whitacre grew up allergic to pets; the Midwest founder wasn’t even allowed to have dogs or cats as a child.

But that didn’t stop her from fostering a deep-seated need to save them all; her Nebraska-built startup is now wagging momentum in Kansas City to help mom-and-pop boutique animal shelters streamline operations to boost adoptions.

Flaming Lips, Black Angels, Thee Sacred Souls to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2026

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:01:00 +0000

Flaming Lips, Black Angels, Thee Sacred Souls to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2026

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:01:00 +0000

Serve good karma, get good karma: How Brian Roberts is keeping coffee shop’s flavor in Year 2

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:51:45 +0000

After a caffeinated burst of early word-of-mouth support, Brian Roberts’ new coffee and wine space near Tower East got a months-long jolt of good karma, he said — but as its newness cooled on the counter, the fledgling business began to lose its grip on thirsty customers.

Hole in the Wall Founder Doug Cugini Dies at 75

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:48:54 +0000

Hole in the Wall Founder Doug Cugini Dies at 75

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:48:54 +0000

NXTUS is helping five emerging KC innovators gain customer traction; ‘Timing is right,’ startup founders say

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:05:32 +0000

A handful of Kansas City startups were among 22 early stage companies gathered in Wichita this week for the opening session of a program aimed at growing strong, sustainable businesses that uplift innovation and opportunity throughout the Heartland.

SXSW Film and TV Festival Adds David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles for Opening Night

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

SXSW Film and TV Festival Adds David E. Kelley’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles for Opening Night

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Ditch the highlight reel and gatekeepers: Founders share blueprint to building value, together

admin — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:26:14 +0000

Entrepreneurship is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be isolating, said Mark Launiu, opening a three-day summit rich in practical wisdom and firsthand storytelling from founders who’ve created businesses — and struggled through the times that suck — in Kansas City.

SXSW 2026 Adds Hannah Cohen, MARCO PLUS to Music Festival Lineup

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:22:14 +0000

SXSW 2026 Adds Hannah Cohen, MARCO PLUS to Music Festival Lineup

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:22:14 +0000

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image Needs You!

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:54:53 +0000

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image Needs You!

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:54:53 +0000