Tag: kansas city

Digital health startup aims to save medical providers time while bringing down cost of AI tech

admin — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:23:04 +0000

CarePilot is on a mission to bring AI and automation to smaller medical clinics that don’t always have access to cutting-edge technology, shared founder and CEO Josepha Tutera.

The Overland Park-based startup’s ambient AI technology — designed to help those smaller practices operate more efficiently — captures patient-provider interactions in real time, automating administrative tasks and documentation, all while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Street art to stage: KC fashion designer styles iconic Jim Crow-era musical comedy without missing a beat

admin — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:38:35 +0000

Designing for theater gives Whitney Manney the opportunity to be as big and loud as she wants, the street bespoke creator said. A new musical production of “Hairspray” puts Manney’s bold aesthetic through a new lens — and alongside a timely story of acceptance, diversity, and the power of music.

‘People pay for value’: How a young mom’s plan to hold passion tight drives her baby apparel side hustle

admin — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:40:54 +0000

Coming from a family of business owners, Riley Rhoads knew she wanted to pursue entrepreneurship: starting her own business — but with a goal to help others, the founder of Hold Tight Baby said.

New in KC: Ops leader joins KCSourceLink to strengthen network’s collective impact for entrepreneurs

admin — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:47:00 +0000

A newly created director of operations role at KCSourceLink is expected to boost efforts to connect entrepreneurs and small businesses with hundreds of resources for growing and scaling their ventures in Kansas City, as well as across the state through MOSourceLink.

Dena Thomas Aouassou, a veteran of nonprofit entrepreneurship support and workforce training, recently relocated to the Midwest from New Mexico, beginning the community-focused position in late January.

Philadelphia Eagles End Kansas City’s Quest For ‘Three-Peat’ In Spectacular Fashion

admin — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:01:59 +0000

After a shaky 2-2 start, the Eagles peaked at the right moment, bringing another Lombardi Trophy to Philadelphia.

Cultura con carácter: How JEFES inks DINKC’s hometown team with drops of KC Latino hustle

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:28:15 +0000

Laedan “DINKC” Galicia draws a fine line between his creative mediums: skin, pen, fabric, and paint — now from a artists hub in Kansas City’s Columbus Park neighborhood. From his signature tattoo style to his JEFES clothing line, DINKC’s bold perspective is leaving a mark on Kansas City culture (and the Super Bowl).

BKS Artisan Ales plans Crossroads nanobrewery, tapping additional location closer to KC’s hub of activity

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:27:02 +0000

BKS Artisan Ales — dubbed a “little beer heaven” by industry insiders — is bringing its award-winning operation to the Crossroads, adding a second, smaller brewery location near what founders Brian and Mary Rooney see as a downtown tourism market that also is easily accessible to some of their business’ biggest local fans.

Pipeline doubles-down on diverse voices: Meet its new class of Pathfinder entrepreneurs

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:26 +0000

Programs built to support emerging founders who are primed to break through — despite entering entrepreneurship from a different starting point — have never been more needed, said Melissa Vincent, announcing the newest class of Pipeline Pathfinders.

Pipeline adds top founders to its network: Meet 14 fellows tasked with building the Midwest together

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:12:11 +0000

The newest class of Pipeline fellows embodies the elite Midwest network’s founder-first focus on industry-agnostic collaboration and support, said Melissa Vincent, noting the power of tapping barrier-breaking perspectives to solve problems and build world-class companies side by side.

State of the City: Combating crime among most urgent issues amid uncertain times, mayor says

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:28:10 +0000

Kansas City’s future hinges on smart investments in public safety, small businesses, and infrastructure, Mayor Quinton Lucas said Thursday in his annual State of the City address.

Speaking directly to city leaders and residents, Lucas painted a picture of a community on the rise — but facing pressing challenges that require bold action.

Chicken N Pickle splits spotlight with the Chiefs as FOX News broadcasts live from OP location

admin — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:21:39 +0000

While the national focus this week is on football — and the Kansas City Chiefs’ drive for their third straight Super Bowl championship on Sunday — hometown pickleball got its share of the spotlight early Thursday thanks to a visit from “FOX & Friends” co-host Steve Doocy.

Crows Coffee expanding to Troost with on-site roasting, wholesale bakery (and eventually a new social activation)

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:25:00 +0000

A decade after opening the first Crows Coffee and two more cafes later, owner Zach Moores is undertaking a major expansion — this time with a project encompassing more than 10,500 square feet on Troost Avenue.

How the Chiefs inspired this Kansas City immigrant to embrace his new home (and start his own business)

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:59:02 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter.

Brimming with gratitude: Super Bowl caps viral popularity as KC-stitched hat brand returns home

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:47:00 +0000

When Taylor Webb watches the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch Sunday from a crowded spot at Power & Light, he’ll be surrounded by friends and fellow Chiefs fans — and with any luck, a sea of caps bearing his trendsetting signature upside-down “Kansas City” design.

TokenTourney reimagines fantasy sports play; adding charities, businesses to its roster

admin — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:59:18 +0000

Kansas City-built TokenTourney puts users’ dreams as close as the end of a bracket; now its founders are rallying behind a new effort to team up with charities and businesses who want to engage younger consumers through the tournament-style app.

“TokenTourney allows the average person to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and luxury prizes that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to,” said Davis Engle, co-founder and CEO.