The Roasterie recently released a mobile app for iOS and Android devices that allows on-the-go customers to choose a café, browse menu items and favorites, order and pre-pay. Customers also have a convenient way to shop The Roasterie store, access a tailored brewing guide and earn rewards with a loyalty card. The coffee roasting company chose to partner with AVAI Mobile and use its platform to sidestep the significant time…

The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City has announced the finalists for the 2017 Cornerstone Awards.   The program recognizes companies, organizations, development projects and individuals who have contributed significantly to the growth of Kansas City, Mo.’s economy. Nominees must be located in Kansas City, Mo. Nominees must have substantially completed the project or initiative in 2016. The EDC Marketing and Cornerstone Awards Committee will select 10 award winners from…

Pipeline, an entrepreneurial fellowship program, celebrated its 10-year anniversary at its annual gala, The Innovators, on Jan. 26. As part of the celebration, the organization announced its 2016 award winners and unveiled its 2017 class of Pipeline Fellows. During the last 10 years, Pipeline has built a national network of experts and a regional community of high-growth entrepreneurs from throughout the Midwest. The program provides entrepreneurs access to the national…