Attention small businesses: apply now!
Small business owners are getting a limited head start applying for the latest round of coronavirus relief. The priority period began last Wednesday and ends March 9 when the process opens to all businesses through March 31. It serves to level the playing field for smaller businesses that don’t typically have accountants and lawyers on […]
KC native excited to help his community as KC SBA district director
By Angie BaldelomarFor Isabel Gutierrez, education has been at the center of most of her life.A native of Mexico, Gutierrez moved to the Kansas City area when she was 6 years old. Since she was young, she has felt a passion to teach and empower future generations.“That was (always) my passion, to empower the community […]
Many Kansans still not receiving unemployment benefits
Kansas keep having issues with their unemployment checks.On Feb. 26, protesters marched on the Capitol in Topeka, demanding action from the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), claiming to have gone weeks or months without unemployment checks.Many Kansans also complain they cannot reach representatives to get help.“You call and you just want to cry because you can’t […]
Four Ways 2020 Might Impact your tax return
By Chris Hogan Last year, we dealt with a lot of unknowns because of the coronavirus situation. Taxes were no exception. From the federal tax deadline being moved up to new legislation being passed, there were loopholes coming at us left and right.Now that the dust is starting to settle, let’s get some clarity about […]
Tax season start date delayed until Feb. 12
By Angie BaldelomarTax season is almost here.In other years, tax season would have started by now. But this year, the start date has been postponed a few weeks.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced last week that it would begin accepting and processing individual income tax returns on Feb. 12 for the tax year 2020 — […]
Have the final say to your life – create a will
Commentary by CharaJust because you cannot take your possessions with you when you die does not mean you should not think about what should be done with your stuff after your death.On the contrary, it is important to think about what will happen with your property and other possessions. If you do nothing, either the […]
Juan Jose’s Taqueria brings authentic Mexican food to Shawnee
By Angie Baldelomar A new locally owned taqueria has opened in Shawnee, Kansas.Juan Jose’s Taqueria opened Nov. 20. Located at 13220 W. 62nd Terrace in Shawnee, Kansas, it offers authentic Mexican food.A Mexican native, Fili Mora, operations manager, wears many hats, including chef. Mora oversees creating the dishes that set Juan Jose’s apart from other […]
Financial expert advises on best practices for managing finances during pandemic
By Angie BaldelomarWhen the coronavirus pandemic hit, millions of workers around the world lost their jobs, ultimately triggering a recession that has led to many more people struggling financially.The start of a new year means that many workers are hopeful for better days. Many are making resolutions to manage their finances more wisely during the […]
La Familia Dean-Lozoya Foundation donates $10,000 to J.C. Harmon High School
By Angie Baldelomar La Familia Dean-Lozoya Foundation presented a check donating $10,000 to J.C. Harmon High School in Kansas City, Kansas, during a small ceremony Oct. 14 in the high school’s cafeteria. The funds will provide J.C. Harmon’s families with a resource room equipped with technology and access to community resources. The money also will […]
The Merc Co-Op opens in downtown KCK
By Angie Baldelomar A new grocery store is part of the landscape in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. In late July, The Merc Co-Op, a local food co-op from nearby Lawrence, quietly opened at its new location at 501 Minnesota Ave. Valerie Taylor, marketing director, said the store did a “soft opening” on July 30 to […]