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minority-owned businesses
Coverage of minority-owned businesses in the Nexus archive.
- Obama Presidential Center subcontractors claim they’re owed millions and facing financial ruin ahead of grand opening
Subcontractors working on the Obama Presidential Center claim they are owed millions and facing financial ruin ahead of the project's grand opening. The center was promoted as a legacy for Barack Obama and an ambitious model with goals to support minority-owned and local businesses.
- 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.