Kansas City The second wave of blizzard conditions within a week—often referred to as Snowpocalypse Part II—may have put the international Hackovate Health Innovation Competition on ice for two days, but local finalist eLuminate Health received a warm reception Thursday at Union Station, walking away the overall winner. The inaugural competition's co-hosts, Think Big Partners and H&R Block, sought to find an innovative web or mobile product for the health care industry, specifically … read more

Kansas City Think Big Partners and H&R Block's Hackovate Health competition comes to an end today as the finalists present their ideas on stage at Union Station in Kansas City. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today's health care landscape. … read more

Kansas City The inaugural Hackovate Health competition comes to an end Thursday (update: rescheduled due to weather) as the 10 health care technology finalists compete for the grand prize of $15,000 and a visit with senior management of H&R Block, the event's main sponsor. The finale, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 3-7 p.m. … read more

Kansas City H&R Block and Think Big Partners announced today the 10 companies that will be competing in its inaugural Hackovate Health competition Feb. 26. The competition, which was announced in November, challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an online or mobile app that could help consumers navigate today's health care landscape. Among the 10 companies selected … read more

Kansas City The opportunity to compete in the first Hackovate Health app competition is coming to a close soon. Feb. 4 is the idea submission deadline. The competition challenges entrepreneurs to dream up an app that could help consumers navigate today's health care landscape. Hosted by early-stage startup accelerator Think Big Partners and tax services provider H&R Block, Hackovate Health will choose ten … read more

Kansas City The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Think Big Partners today announced that they are teaming up with H&R Block to host a new innovation and entrepreneurship conference later this year. The all-day conference, which is a combination of two events — the Chamber's Innovation Conference and Think Big Kansas City — that were held separately last year … read more

Kansas City We're not quite sure how this one flew under our radar for so long, but if you're in Kansas City with an open schedule on Thursday, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is holding its 2011 Innovation Conference at H&R Block World Headquarters. Advance registration for the event costs $100 for chamber members and $125 for non-members. The day-long conference, billed as a way to "help you inspire great ideas … read more