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Growing up with comic books, Anthony Oropeza noticed there weren't any Latin main characters. So he created his own.
Ready to spin your startup into an accelerator? These accelerators are ready for you. Applications are now open to Betablox, InvestMidwest, SparkLabKC and Sprint Accelerator.
We've been attending 1MC for a long time. Here are a few of our recent favorites. Find yours on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Kauffman Foundation.
New data reveals how capital is deployed in Kansas City by location, industry and size of investment.
When you're ready to turn your passion into a startup or small business, turn to KCSourceLink to map the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
Successful entrepreneurs take the time to research their ideas and determine the best markets for their products and services. You will also want to find out about your competition (trust us, there is competition).
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks help you protect your intellectual property, but each serves a different purpose.
Here are the steps to register and license your new business whether you're in Kansas or Missouri.
José Luis Valdez and Lucia Fonseca launched Paleterias Tropicana to bring authentic Mexican-style ice cream and paletas to KC.
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