Tag: technology

Time runs out for Missouri angel investor tax credit push as legislators close session early

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 21:15:00 +0000

A last-minute effort to pass legislation to boost Missouri entrepreneurs and innovators was thwarted earlier this month when state lawmakers abruptly ended their legislative session, said Jason Wiens, who led advocacy for the creation of a new Show-Me State angel investor tax credit.

Nonprofit founder, tech people leader join Kauffman as trustees on shared mission: economic inclusivity

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 20:45:46 +0000

The year-long transformation of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation continues this week as the influential philanthropic organization announced two new trustees meant to bolster its rebooted grantmaking strategy and commitment to driving equitable economic mobility in Kansas City.

KC job fair explores how AI can be a tool for women job seekers, not another workforce threat

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:46:26 +0000

For women competing within today’s hiring landscape — an environment riddled with opportunities and challenges linked to artificial intelligence — it’s critical to master cutting-edge job application tools, said Erin Cole.

EquipmentShare launches new flagship store with $21M investment in Grain Valley

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 15:59:12 +0000

A Missouri unicorn is building impact even closer to Kansas City, opening its new 49,000-square-foot Midwest hub for construction and industrial work in eastern Jackson County.

‘The Final Flight of Captain Forrester’ Bonus: “Inside the DPAA Lab”

admin — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Lawmakers cut MTC’s funding to zero: Venture fund will move forward, leader says, but future grantmaking in jeopardy

admin — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:02:18 +0000

Editor’s note: The following commentary was originally released May 14 by Jack Scatizzi, executive director and CEO of Missouri Technology Corporation, as an update on the 2026 funding outlook for MTC, a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship. The perspectives expressed in this commentary are the author’s alone.

This AI scans for auto damage in 30 seconds; Here’s how it’s gaining instant trust, KC tech industry veteran says

admin — Tue, 13 May 2025 16:22:11 +0000

A growing number of automotive-sales and related businesses are turning to Click-Ins, an AI-assisted startup on a rapidly upward trajectory, to solve a long-standing problem: how to inspect vehicles quickly, accurately and consistently without relying solely on human judgment.

Power moves: Electric vehicle infrastructure stalled in Kansas where liquid fuels still dominate

admin — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:29:55 +0000

Editor’s note: This article was written for a class at the University of Kansas’ William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications and distributed through the Kansas Press Association.

The number of people buying electric vehicles in Kansas is steadily growing, and as the number increases, the need for accommodation will be balanced with what works for Sunflower State drivers, state officials said.

Advocates want a startup-boosting Missouri angel investor tax credit (but they’ll have to beat legislature’s ticking clock)

admin — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:12:46 +0000

With about a week left in Missouri’s legislative session, business advocates at NEXT Missouri are making a final push for lawmakers to pass a bill creating a state angel investor tax credit — legislation its backers say could catalyze early-stage business growth and keep entrepreneurial talent and essential startup capital rooted in the state.

PMI Rate Pro exits: KC fintech calls acquisition the ‘natural next step’ for its mortgage tech solution

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:16:19 +0000

MIAMI — A strategic acquisition between a software leader and a Kansas City fintech startup brings together two innovators in mortgage tech to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive platform, said Nomi Smith, co-founder of PMI Rate Pro.

Meet LaunchKC’s new social venture cohort: Bold builders going beyond buzzwords (and Kansas City)

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 19:05:40 +0000

A reputation of strength within Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem helped convince Darian Jones — a St. Louis native now based in Austin, Texas — to apply for LaunchKC’s fourth Social Venture Studio cohort, he shared Wednesday during a reveal event for the program.

Four role models selected for Hall of Fame as Junior Achievement celebrates 25 years of business honors

admin — Sat, 03 May 2025 12:23:53 +0000

A fresh round of Hall of Fame laureates celebrates Kansas City’s living legacy of visionary leaders who drive business excellence, innovation and community impact, said Megan Sturges, announcing a range of honorees from tech to tender chicken.

Next-gen threats loom: Cybersecurity veteran weaves solution for businesses of all verticals, sizes

admin — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:45:53 +0000

Short-handed and dispersed teams face growing risks as they amass technology, said Chuck Crawford, detailing how technology debt and sprawl lead not only to underutilized tech and siloed environments — but open the door to cybersecurity threats.

Leave KC better than you found it: How matching growth to city’s needs is paying off

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:28 +0000

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a four-part series exploring the verticals and impact of initiatives within the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City through a paid partnership with EDCKC.

A focused effort to raise Kansas City, Missouri’s average wage — now topping $76,000 — marks a major milestone that Steven Anthony sees as just the beginning of a more intentional and inclusive economic strategy for the region.

Landlord insurance startup using $30M round to invest in KC team; here’s where its hiring

admin — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:45 +0000

An eight-figure funding injection is expected to allow Steadily to fuel growth in its greatest asset: talent, shared OverlandPark-based co-founder and COO Datha Santomieri.