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Sly James and Joni Wickham spent eight years together at Kansas City’s City Hall—one as Mayor, the other as Chief of Staff—helping steer major city initiatives and shaping KC’s momentum. Today, their firm continues that mission. Kansas City Thrive interviewed them to highlight the leadership behind Wickham James Strategies & Solutions.

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Relaxed Leasing: Matthew Winston’s “Easy Button” for Fleet Transportation

A Kansas City–built solution helping businesses lease shuttles and vans faster, easier, and with a client-first model.

Founded by hospitality veteran Matthew Winston, Relaxed Leasing offers nationwide fleet leasing without the hassle of long-term contracts or high-pressure tactics. It’s a flexible model that helps KC businesses get reliable vehicles at record speed — truly an “easy button” for fleet needs.

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