www.kansascity.com | 07/23/2007 | Kansas City lags in biotechnology investment: "Those investors, however, did not write any checks in Kansas, according to the report. They did back four companies in Missouri with more than $25 million, but the deals all were on the other side of the state.
Kansas City-area leaders recognize the challenge that companies in this region face when trying to obtain money for refining their technology, hiring executives or making other moves to advance their business."