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Joshua Akers

Coverage of Joshua Akers in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 8 · 10:50 UTCMost recent: Jun 8 · 10:50 UTC
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Casie Murffperson1The BeVel Barber Loungeplace1Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundationorganization1minority-owned businessestopic1entrepreneurshiptopic1
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  • BUSINESSJun 8 · 10:50 UTCMISSOURI INDEPENDENT
    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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