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BUSINESSJun 8 · 10:50 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENTThomas White

Minority-owned businesses surge in Kansas City despite headwinds

Minority-owned businesses in Kansas City are surging, with entrepreneurs like Casie Murff opening ventures such as The BeVel Barber Lounge to build generational wealth. A Kauffman Foundation report highlights increased entrepreneurship among Black, Latino, and immigrant founders in 2025, though many startups face challenges as necessity-driven ventures with higher failure risks.

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Casie MurffpersonThe BeVel Barber LoungeplaceEwing Marion Kauffman FoundationorganizationJoshua Akerspersonminority-owned businessestopicentrepreneurshiptopic
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