A North Kansas City small business is finding a new normal after a three-alarm fire destroyed its offices. Key Cos., a 2012 25 Under 25 honoree, is one of several companies affected by a destructive office building fire May 8 in North Kansas City. Key Cos. is the parent company of Spyder tools, a manufacturer of various blade attachments for reciprocating saws. Owners Judy and Joe Roetheli were not present…

The Women’s Business Development Center is hosting Connect & Celebrate, an afternoon event focused on procurement opportunities. The event is open to corporations and Tier 1 suppliers. It includes a matchmaking session, supplier diversity panel discussion and networking reception. The event takes place 2:30-7 p.m. July 26 at KCP&L, 1200 Main St., Kansas City, Mo. The matchmaking sessions will take place from 2:30-4 p.m. between corporations and vetted women-owned businesses….