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Experience Science City's KidFEST
Lead Outreach Educator Jordan Fox joins Shane and Kerrigan to share what you can expect from KidFEST at Science City.
From the Cotton Gin to ChatGPT: America’s Innovation Story Starts at the Founding - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
National Inventors Month is a reminder that the principles established in the early republic helped transform invention into enterprise and opportunity. By Karen Kerrigan – National Inventors Month is a fitting time to reflect on the role innovation has played in the story of America. From the very beginning, the United States did not treat […]
Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]
Data Centers and the Small Business Economy: What’s at Stake - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
While critics target new development, America’s small businesses have a stake in the facts. By Karen Kerrigan – As demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital services grows, opposition to new data center development is growing with it. In many communities, critics are trying to define these projects before the broader public has a chance […]
Training solutions for your business
Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs Molly Salisbury joins Kerrigan to share how you can build your team's skills with training designed around your organization's needs.
Mad Science: Easter Experiments
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind Easter egg dyeing!
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]
Week of the Young Child at Science City
Science City Outreach Education Lead Jordan Fox joins Shane and Kerrigan to share all the details on the upcoming Week of the Young Child.
Amazon Supply Chain Services: Another Tool to Help Small Businesses Accelerate Growth - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For a small business owner, having a great line of products with solid demand is an important milestone. But delivering those products in a timely manner and at a cost that works are key steps to business viability and growth. Indeed, logistics management can be a steep challenge for many small […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month with HCA Midwest Health
Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr. DJ Lakkireddy with HCA Midwest Health and the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute joins Shane and Kerrigan to discuss the importance of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.
Advancing Women's Health Through Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
White House initiative connects government, researchers, and private-sector innovators to accelerate discoveries and improve women’s health outcomes. By Karen Kerrigan – On October 19, I had the opportunity to attend the White House signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s executive order, Advancing Women’s Health to Improve Outcomes in All Phases of Life, an initiative championed […]
TIPS & TRENDS: Meta’s New AI Tools Aim to Help Small Businesses Turn Data into Better Decisions - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners, the value of artificial intelligence is increasingly moving beyond generating content or answering questions. AI is being integrated into the platforms and tools entrepreneurs already use, helping them make sense of their own business data, identify opportunities, and make better decisions faster. As I noted in several […]
Mad Science: The Science of Air Pressure
Mad Science's Radiant Randy joins Kerrigan and Guest Host Steve Serrano to share some fun air pressure experiments.
KERRIGAN IN THE WASHINGTON TIMES: Virginia Should Not Tax Away its Data Center Advantage - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
“However it is framed, the practical effect would reach far beyond one industry. A tax on digital infrastructure is a tax on everyone, including working families, local governments and small businesses in every corner of Virginia.” In a June 15 Washington Times Op-ed, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan documents the state of Virginia’s tech […]
Excessive Litigation Undermines Small Business Growth, Innovation and Opportunity - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – America’s small businesses are remarkably resilient. They continue to navigate rising costs, economic challenges, robust competition, rapidly changing markets and workforce gaps while continuing to invest, innovate, and serve their customers. SBE Council’s latest Small Business Outlook Survey (October 2026) revealed that 81% of small business owners said their business is […]
The Collaboration Economy: Independent Contractors Are Essential to Small Business Growth - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
SBE Council Small Business Check Up Survey: Nearly half of small business employers use independent contractors, highlighting their role as a force multiplier for growth and the importance of policies that protect flexibility, choice, and entrepreneurship. By Karen Kerrigan – Independent contractors are an essential part of America’s economy, providing specialized expertise, flexibility, and the […]
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City: Dino-Volcano
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share a dino-volcano experiment.
Experience the Amazing World of Science
Science City Educator Waverly Tibbott joins Shane and Kerrigan to share all details on their incredible interactive activities.
Amazon Accelerate 2026: New Tools Give Small Sellers More Capacity, Simplicity, and Global Reach - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – Each year, the Amazon Accelerate event provides a window into where e-commerce is headed and announcements are made about new tools and capabilities that are being developed for small sellers. This year’s event was held in Seattle from September 22-24, and several significant innovations were announced about AI agents, multichannel-commerce […]
The AI Tools Small Businesses Are Using - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental for small businesses. According to SBE Council’s 2026 Small Business Tech Use Survey, 82% of small business employers have invested in AI tools and they are rapidly being embedded across daily functions and workflows. In fact, AI has become essential to competitiveness and growth as […]
Experience Science City's Brand-New "Jurassic Journey"
Shane and Kerrigan join Floor Lead Travis Brown at Science City to explore their new, interactive dinosaur exhibit.
AMERICA 250: The Tavern, the Print Shop, and the Small Business Roots of America’s Founding - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – Long before America became a global economic powerhouse, local entrepreneurs and small business owners helped build the civic culture, communication networks, and spirit of independence that made our nation possible. As America marks its 250th anniversary, it is important to note that the nation’s founding was shaped not only in legislative […]
Menopause and heart health: What every woman over 40 needs to know
'Go Red for Women' Medical Co-Chair Dr. Michelle Dew joins Shane and Kerrigan to share how women going through menopause can protect their heart health for years to come.
Mad Science: Fourth of July Experiments
Mad Science's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share a few firework-inspired experiments.
Mad Science: Density Experiments
Mad Science's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to break down a few, fun hands-on density experiments.
First-look at “Choices, Hope and Science”
Dr. Sean Kumer and Dr. Tim Schmidt with The University of Kansas Health System join Shane and Kerrigan to preview "Choices, Hope and Science."
Science City After Hours
Science City Educator Emma Loesing joins Shane and Kerrigan to share what you can expect from the upcoming Science City After Hours event.
Smart Glasses, Smarter Small Businesses: AI Wearables Are Becoming an Entrepreneurial Tool - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For entrepreneurs and small businesses, valuable technologies eliminate friction. Various digital tools are helping small businesses eliminate steps, and accomplish a task or project more efficiently, in less time, and at lower cost. AI-powered smart glasses are helping small business owners eliminate operational downtime, automate content creation, and improve workplace accessibility, […]
Menopause and heart health: What every woman over 40 needs to know
'Go Red for Women' Medical Co-Chair Dr. Michelle Dew joins Shane and Kerrigan to share how women going through menopause can protect their heart health for years to come.
Mad Science: Easter Experiments
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind Easter egg dyeing!
1% Better with The Science of Gratitude & Why It Works
Executive Director and Motivational Speaker Rich Bracken joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind gratitude.
America.gov: New AI Tool Streamlines Government Navigation for Small Businesses - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – For small business owners and those entrepreneurs just launching businesses, a frustrating aspect of dealing with government is often trying to figure out the rules and navigating websites to find the right information. A new federal AI-powered tool, America.gov, could make that process significantly easier. Launched on September 29, America.gov is […]
CHOICE Arrangements: A Path to Health Coverage for Small Business Employees - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
An emerging alternative is gaining momentum – and the history of HSAs shows why policymakers should help it grow. By Karen Kerrigan – For most small business owners, the health insurance story is painfully the same: premiums keep climbing, choices can be limited, and providing quality coverage for employees becomes more difficult every year. According […]
Visit “Art in the City” at Science City
Science City Educator Moth Davidson joins Shane and Kerrigan to share everything you need to know about "Art in the City."
Minecraft Day at Science City
Science City at Union Station's STEM Program Coordinator Keity Lane joins Shane and Kerrigan to share all the details on their upcoming Minecraft Day.
KERRIGAN IN BIZ TECH: Here’s How Small Businesses Can Get More Value from Their Data - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
In a Biz Tech Magazine interview, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan is interviewed along with several business experts on ways that entrepreneurs and business owners can get more value from their data and how to manage it better. The article covers the current state-of-play and the challenges and opportunities for small businesses, including […]
No Tax on Tips: A Financial Boost for America’s Workers and Support for Small Businesses - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
This “Working Families Tax Cuts Act” provision helps workers and gig-economy entrepreneurs keep more of what they earn while supporting Main Street businesses. By Karen Kerrigan – The “Working Families Tax Cuts Act” (One Big Beautiful Bill) is making a positive difference for small business owners and their employees. Signed into law by President Trump […]
1% Better with The Science of Gratitude & Why It Works
Executive Director and Motivational Speaker Rich Bracken joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind gratitude.
Visit "Art in the City" at Science City
Science City Educator Moth Davidson joins Shane and Kerrigan to share everything you need to know about "Art in the City."
AI Agents Are Moving into the Small Business Mainstream - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
By Karen Kerrigan – Artificial intelligence is entering another important phase for small businesses. Over the past several years, entrepreneurs have rapidly embraced generative AI to write content, conduct research, create images, analyze data, improve customer service and perform dozens of other tasks. Now, AI is moving from simply helping business owners do the work […]
Purdue Football: 20 Year Countdown – #94
Ryan Kerrigan was one of the best to ever do it at Purdue and in the Big 10.
Training solutions for your business
Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs Molly Salisbury joins Kerrigan to share how you can build your team's skills with training designed around your organization's needs.