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3378_7669d13da0_small February 4, 2012 by Willis Jackson

Kansas City (This is a commentary by Willis Jackson.) When I first started out on my entrepreneurial journey, it was almost impossible to find people to talk to. I spent three to five hours a night combing through Google search results for three consecutive weeks because I was determined to get connected with people that could understand what I was going through. At the end of my search, the only event that seemed like a good fit for me was KC Roundtable, which at the time … read more

3562_a5c4472752_small February 1, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City Bio: Kansas City native, KU Jayhawks fan, wife of a golf fanatic, soon-to-be mother. World traveler, dog lover (Boxers especially!) and foodie at heart. Sarcastic humor and ice cream make me smile. Passionate employee of Handmark/OneLouder since 2006. | Title: Communications manager for OneLouder Apps | Age: 29 | Residence: Overland Park, Kan. | Website: onelouder.com | Twitter: @erica_cohen | Silicon Prairie News: In a space as crowded as social mobile apps, what's the key from a marketing and communications standpoint to making your brand stand out? | Erica Cohen: First and foremost, quality is key. No amount of money or … read more

3500_11c99eb5db_small January 31, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City In the midst of a particularly unpredictable Midwestern winter that's seen the weather outside fluctuate from frightful to delightful in the blink of a meteorologist's eye, it's not entirely surprising to see a weather application receive a warm welcome. But the high marks for OneLouder's latest application, 1Weather, appear to be based on more than just the fortuitous timing … read more

3547_c43de1aae8_small January 30, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City On a day of unparalleled attention for television commercials, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is hoping to draw some eyeballs with a public service announcement aimed at sparking the interest of would-be entrepreneurs. The Kansas City, Mo.-based Kauffman Foundation today leaked its “Will it be you?” PSA, which will air Sunday during coverage of the … read more

3546_52e12c6b74_small January 30, 2012 by Annie Sorensen

Kansas City More than 120 professionals from around the Kansas City metro gathered Thursday evening at The Well in Waldo for drinks, discussion and networking. But this wasn't exactly your typical happy hour discussion. The topic du jour? Goals. The Kansas City Information Technology Professionals (KCITP) kicked off their event schedule for the new year with a happy hour focused on goal-setting and peer accountability. The event, sponsored by data … read more

3498_dd3119db22_small January 24, 2012 by Danny Schreiber

Kansas City LiveOn, a site enabling users to capture memories and share with loved ones, is a finalist for the South by Southwest Interactive Awards, an event recognizing the year's best new digital work. Based in Kansas City, LiveOn was named one of five finalists in the … read more

3488_eda7052e3a_small January 23, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City Ryan Weber will serve as the first president of the newly formed KCnext - The Technology Council of Greater Kansas City, the organization announced today. As we reported last month, KCnext formed from two Kansas City-area technology initiatives joining forces to take a more regional approach to representing Kansas City's technology interests. KCnext is a fusion of the Software and Information Technology Association of Kansas (SITAKS) … read more

3477_e04e49645e_small January 23, 2012 by Annie Sorensen

Kansas City Shaul Jolles loves Kansas City. And it shows. Jolles, a University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate who was born and raised in Israel, landed in the Kansas City area over a decade ago after serving in the Israeli army. Initially intending to only stay for a semester during his undergraduate studies, he's still in Kansas City 12 years later. "I fell in love with Kansas City.” Jolles said. “I didn't think in the beginning that this was my place, but I really fell in love … read more

3470_4ce62405b9_small January 19, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City The 16 teams that pitched business plans at the finale of the Gigabit Challenge on Wednesday weren't the only ones to introduce big ideas at the event. Think Big Partners, the Kansas City, Mo.-based early-stage business incubator and startup accelerator that put on the Gigabit Challenge, took the opportunity Wednesday to introduce some new projects of its own. … read more

3463_5771bdcd05_small January 18, 2012 by Michael Stacy

Kansas City After more than three hours of business-plan pitches and an entire day's worth of events, SEIN Analytics and Asset Management emerged from a field of 19 finalists to earn the grand prize … read more