When the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association (GKCRA) inaugurates its incoming leader at the organization’s annual industry event, the new president’s voice might sound familiar. Michael Garozzo, who founded Garozzo’s Ristorante in 1989, assumes the honored role at GKCRA’s gala and awards ceremony, which will be held on Jan. 28 at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Kansas City (200 W. 12th St.). Garozzo’s distinctive gravelly voice is regularly heard on…

Kansas State University’s Center for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship and Advanced Manufacturing Institute have partnered with KS State Bank and the Kansas Department of Commerce to offer $90,000 in grant funding to innovators and entrepreneurs in Kansas. The funds are intended to help launch and grow new businesses. The program is part of the state Department of Commerce’s JumpStart Kansas Entrepreneurs program. Award amounts will be determined on a case-by-case…