Whether you’re looking to keep the energy going with friends, grab a late bite, or wind down in a more relaxed setting, Kansas City offers no shortage of places to gather and relive the match.  

Kansas City is full of amazing local coffee shops, brunch spots, and quick-bite destinations that make it easy to fuel up and gather with friends before heading to the action.

When the global soccer tournament comes to Kansas City this summer, the best seat in the house might not be in the stadium — it might be at a local small business down the street.

Each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month invites us to recognize the cultures, histories, and contributions that continue to shape our communities in meaningful ways.  For many entrepreneurs AltCap works with, that culture and heritage is not something reserved for a single month. It is deeply woven into what they create.

Meet 17 entrepreneurs across AltCap's service area who have made sustainability foundational to the way they do business — from zero-waste grocery delivery to clean energy concerts to electric pedicabs.

A century-old Kansas City church sat vacant for four decades. Today, the Linwood Area Ministry Place has anchored its neighborhood for a decade. Here’s more on the building’s history, impact, and the story behind what New Markets Tax Credits can make possible.

Discover how Dr. Leia Barrett went from arts education to award-winning children’s books, blending music, storytelling, and advocacy to create mission-driven stories like The Odd Dog.

Kansas City artist and psychiatric nurse Remy Wharry founded RAW Art Paints to blend creativity, advocacy and wellness while breaking generational barriers and inspiring underrepresented artists through entrepreneurship.

AltCap’s latest Secrets to Success event brought together members of Kansas City’s creative community for an inspiring evening with fashion and textile designer Whitney Manney.

Kansas City’s arts community thrives on collaboration and connection — and on Aug. 12, that spirit was on full display.  More than sixty artists and arts organization leaders gathered at the Kansas City Art Institute’s Vanderslice Hall, filling the Fernery and Kemper Terrace with conversation, collaboration, and creative energy.

Celebrate AMERI’KANA 2025 brought together artists, community members, and creative leaders in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast for a day of music, storytelling, and cultural connection.

Discover key business insights from video producer Jasmine Nastasi at AltCap and The Art Incubator’s 'Secrets to Success' event in Kansas City. Learn how creatives are scaling their businesses through mentorship, strategy, and community connection.

Entrepreneur Jennifer Bishop turned a Christmas shopping trip into a thriving discount retail business: Retail Bins.

After struggling to find safe, affordable play spaces for young children in the Texas heat, Army veteran and mom LaChasity Cloud opened CJ’s Play Corner in Azle—an indoor play center tailored to families with kids under 7. With community support, Cloud turned her vision into a thriving local business, balancing parent-friendly policies with a full-time federal job.

Nave Analytics is a Nebraska-based ag-tech startup leveraging satellite data and advanced modeling to help farmers optimize irrigation and conserve water. Nave tapped AltCap’s revenue-based financing to scale its impact globally while maintaining steady growth.

Civic Saint, a Black-owned construction company in Kansas City, is transforming homeownership with sustainable, affordable housing made from compressed earth blocks. Founded by artist and activist Godfrey Riddle, the company builds resilient, eco-friendly homes that address climate change, housing inequality, and racial justice — proving that the future of housing can be both grounded and revolutionary.

Artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives gathered at the Charlotte Street Foundation for an inspiring evening with artist and entrepreneur Kemet Coleman.

The 2024 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition celebrated Kansas City’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, awarding over $40,000 in prizes to local, small businesses at a live event held during Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City.

Kansas City’s Jordin Johnson is set to open Blanc Champagne Bar, which aims to redefine how champagne is enjoyed by celebrating everyday moments. Blanc will feature a diverse, predominantly female staff, while supporting local brewers, chefs, artists, and small businesses with rooftop pop-up events.

Elaina Paige Thomas, founder of The Next Paige Agency, is empowering local creatives in Kansas City. Since its launch in 2021, the agency has generated more than $400,000 in work for local artists and performers in film, television, and theater without requiring them to leave their hometown.