On Nov. 8, Leanlab Education will celebrate its fifth anniversary and fifth class of entrepreneurs with the culmination of its K12 Fellowship at Launch[ED] Day. Leanlab promotes the advancement of education-geared startups. Recently the nonprofit hosted a three-month accelerator program, Leanlab’s K12 Fellowship, which connected teachers and students to early-stage entrepreneurs for the purpose of mentoring through coaching and direct feedback on the startups. Founded in 2013, Leanlab began as…

The new president of Livers Bronze has a familiar name. Charlie Livers succeeded his brother Richard “Deuce” Livers as head of the Kansas City, Mo., company, which manufactures ornamental hand railing systems. The two brothers, along with their sister, Brett Walter, and brother, Al Livers, are third-generation owners at Livers Bronze. Richard retired in September after serving as president since 1991. Charlie steps into the role with over 40 years…

A new concept broke ground this month in downtown Overland Park. Edison District celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 17 with the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce for a new five-story mixed-use space at 80th and Marty streets. The $54 million Edison District will boast a first-floor food hall, outdoor gathering space and include a 396 space parking garage. Edison District will be able to accommodate the growing population density in…

Tom’s Town Distilling Co. announced that its spirits will be available in 10 new states in addition to Missouri and Kansas beginning this month. Consumers can now find Tom’s Town products in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Virginia. The distillery is bringing its award-winning spirits to stores, bars and restaurants including the Palm Restaurant Group in each of the 10 new states. “The…

ScaleUP! Kansas City, an elite, transformative — and free — four-month program that teaches driven small business owners how to propel their company to the next level of success, seeks entrepreneurs who are ready to grow and scale their operations. This intensive class for Kansas City entrepreneurs teaches established small business owners how to strategize and manage growth, forecast revenue and expenses, retain quality employees and more. The program targets…