Tag: management

Kansas City data centers and AI flip the script on job security

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:30 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by The Beacon, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and Missouri Business Alert.

AISD Internal Messages Released as Charter Contracts Loom

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

AISD Internal Messages Released as Charter Contracts Loom

admin — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

Best AI strategy for your business: Make it Midwest practical, says startup duo reunited after DEG exit

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:25:28 +0000

For many companies racing to adopt artificial intelligence, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology; It’s knowing where to begin, said Neal Sharma, whose new venture alongside Craig Sizemore aims to turn AI hype into real business value.

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 5-11

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: March 5-11

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:01:00 +0000

Great Jobs KC secures $680K federal grant to launch 100 women into nontraditional careers

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:54:14 +0000

A federal initiative designed to break down modern barriers in high-demand, high-wage industries also honors the historic legacy of women in the workforce, said Karolyn Dreiling, announcing a $680,000 grant to help Great Jobs KC boost apprenticeships.

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Feb. 26 – March 4

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief: Feb. 26 – March 4

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0000

UMKC venture challenge is adding to its prize pool: Wisdom from seasoned entrepreneurs

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:22:54 +0000

A series of “Bloch Talks” during this spring’s Regnier Venture Creation Challenge at UMKC is adding even more depth to a popular university event that’s expected to award $180,000 to student and community entrepreneurs, said Bryan Boots.

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief – Feb. 19-25

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief – Feb. 19-25

admin — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:01:00 +0000

Determined optimism: How small and mid-sized businesses are growing in 2026

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:23:39 +0000

Editor’s note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone. Kimberly Burris is a business banking senior relationship manager for Bank of America Kansas City.

Johnson County senior wins Congressional App Challenge with his school workflow workaround

admin — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:20:32 +0000

Drake Semchyshyn turned a personal pain point at school into an award-winning app.

The Blue Valley West senior created Catalyst — designed to improve students’ academic experience within Canvas, a widely used learning management system — winning the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Kansas’ Third District.

First he built the data infrastructure, then a $2B valuation: It’s new territory for AI in construction

admin — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:44:48 +0000

LINCOLN, Neb. — When his Midwest startup launched, founder Luke Hansen had modest expectations for success, he said. Hansen was focused on building a sustainable business, not a billion-dollar company.

“The immediate goal was like, ‘Can we make enough that we’re just not losing money every month, paying ourselves pretty low salaries?’” said Hansen, CEO of CompanyCam.