Tag: technology

Firm with deep KC ties wins Small Business of the Year thanks to tenacity, hyperlocal focus

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:00:22 +0000

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program.

A decades-long commitment to Kansas City clients — and the belief that rising tides lift all ships — helped propel Walz Tetrick Advertising to the award stage Thursday, earning the coveted “Mr. K Award” that honors the KC Chamber’s Small Business of the Year.

New collaboration will help OP startup 3D bioprint, scale its next-gen biotech solution

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:13:20 +0000

A Kansas biotech startup’s new manufacturing partner will boost efforts to automate and mass produce Ronawk’s headline-grabbing Bio-Block technology — a platform that has already accelerated medical advancements in tissue therapy.

Ten Years On, ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ Is More Urgent Than Ever

admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:09:55 +0000

Bardavon releases enhanced wearable sensors, easy-use app to prevent worker injuries

admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:40:20 +0000

New sensor technology from an Overland Park health tech and preventative safety startup is expected to simplify data collection and lessen the burden on workers wearing the devices.

Def Jam Renewed: The Hip-Hop Legend’s Next 40 Years | SXSW 2024

admin — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 17:00:32 +0000

The SXSW 2024 Conference set the stage for a remarkable celebration of Def Jam Recordings' 40th anniversary. Placed within the Music Careers track, the Featured Session Def Jam Renewed: The Hip-Hop Legend’s Next 40 Years offered attendees a deep dive into the iconic label's history, its current position, and its future.

Another point for Utopia: Small businesses score cash prizes in Access to Money competition

admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:20:49 +0000

Patricia McCreary is on a mission to show that Kansas City leads the way on senior and disabled care, she shared. Winning the established business category of the SCORE Access to Money pitch competition puts her one step closer, McCreary added.

Black & Veatch IgniteX accelerator adds six startups focused on carbon dioxide removal

admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 17:24:59 +0000

An Overland Park-based corporate innovation hub is set to empower an international roster of startups involved in climate and decarbonization technology — just as news reports point to a record spike in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and intensifying climate concerns.

KC Futures DAO aims to launch Kansas City’s first blockchain-driven innovation magnet

admin — Fri, 31 May 2024 14:52:55 +0000

As the US races to catch up to Europe, Asia and the developing world with regard to crypto, blockchain and Web3 tech, can the careful creation of talent-attracting digital hubs help close the distance?

Vytelle’s next expansion: A third IVF lab in Australia as startup scales reproductive solutions for beef, dairy farmers

admin — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:56:41 +0000

A Lenexa-based agtech company’s 21st lab space is planned for Melbourne, Australia, as the global leader in bovine in vitro fertilization works to revolutionize the industry and give farmers unparalleled access to hormone-free IVF.

The state-of-the-art facility — set to open later this year — will be Vytelle’s third lab in Australia following the opening of a Brisbane lab in July 2023.

Novel secures $15M round in bid to get tech founders the capital to turn their visions into reality

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 13:14:04 +0000

A fresh injection of capital is expected to help Overland Park-based Novel — helmed by two of Kansas City’s most seasoned tech founders — revolutionize growth for SaaS startups using its Capital Intelligence platform.

NMotion accelerates Its 100th startup with plans to invest $3 million in 30 more through 2026

admin — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:50:06 +0000

OMAHA — A Kansas City startup was among the six cohort members that pushed the NMotion Accelerator past its 100-company mark, showcasing its AI-infused storytelling platform this week alongside innovations from across the Midwest.

NMotion powered by gener8tor on Tuesday celebrated the cohort — along with the impact from its $100,000 investments in each member — at Millwork Commons in Omaha. The regional accelerator is based in Lincoln.

Want To Protect Children Online? Target The Porn Distributors

admin — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:27:40 +0000

Parents cannot effectively remove technology from their children day to day, so we must target the source of the danger itself.

Hemp acres shrink across Midwest; USDA data shows farmers turning away from CBD

admin — Thu, 16 May 2024 16:27:07 +0000

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Mr K finalists: Diversity is a strength, but the vibes defining these Top 10 businesses don’t stop there

admin — Fri, 10 May 2024 22:49:09 +0000

Yes, 80 percent of the finalists for this year’s Small Business of the Year Award are ventures run by women, Karen Crnkovich acknowledged, but it’s not just their owners’ gender that put them in the top-tier of contenders for the coveted “Mr. K” honor.

PopBookings rallies as KC startup looks for its own key hires: ‘We’re back in a big, big way’

admin — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:01:21 +0000

After dialing back its event staffing platform’s operations during the pandemic, Kansas City-grown PopBookings is back online in the Midwest — ramping up hiring as it works toward a Series A funding round by year’s end.