It’s not too soon to relive the winning moments from the 25 Under 25 gala celebrating the Class of 2018. The award honors outstanding Kansas City-area for-profit small businesses that are more than three years old and have fewer than 25 full-time-equivalent employees. This year, the celebration gala took place Feb. 24 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Muehlebach Tower. Honoree videos are now online, and attendees can view and…

The CEO of Affinity Worldwide is handing over the reins of day-to-day leadership. Mike Wrenn, who led the diverse group of companies, has transitioned to chairman and will maintain an active role in the company’s insurance operations. Eddie Wilson, who has been president of Affinity Worldwide since 2015, is now CEO. “After working alongside him for several years, I am confident in Eddie’s abilities as a leader and visionary,” Wrenn…

Entrepreneurs are optimistic about succeeding but say the government could do more to help small businesses, according to a report from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The Kauffman Foundation presented the 2018 State of Entrepreneurship address on Feb. 28 in Washington, D.C. CEO Wendy Guillies said the foundation would continue its efforts to remove barriers to business creation, based on the results of a survey of 2,165 entrepreneurs nationwide in…

Valbridge Property Advisors, a commercial real estate valuation firm, has welcomed a new generation of leadership. Daniel Kann and Jason Roos have been promoted to managing directors of the Overland Park office. Both joined the firm in 2007. President Laird Goldsborough and founder Bernie Shaner will remain with the firm. “Daniel and Jason represent the future of Valbridge. They are among the highest-quality appraisal experts I’ve encountered, and I’m proud…

A Kansas City marketing agency is seeing growth across the board. Trozzolo Communications Group has added a new division, new team members and new clients. The firm launched a new video production department and hired Matt Blume as video production director. He has 15 years of experience in that industry and has worked with brands including Cerner, AMC Theatres, Applebee’s, Gatorade, LinkedIn and others. Josh McCoy joined the firm as…