Tag: small

New summer pitch competition builds on KCMO capital programs’ early success; applications open now

admin — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:36:13 +0000

A new pitch competition is expected to give impactful small businesses and startups an opportunity to gain broader exposure and win cash prizes as the city’s KC BizCare Office expands capital programs supporting entrepreneurs in Kansas City, Missouri.

In late July, five selected business leaders are set to pitch their ideas to about 50 judges, each loaded with $1,000 to give to their top pick.

‘Well, S***’ sign-maker and ‘native Cole Camp girl’ revitalizes rural downtown’s small business scene

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 22:14:04 +0000

Editor’s note: The following story was produced through a paid partnership with MOSourceLink, which boasts a mission to help entrepreneurs and small businesses across the state of Missouri grow and succeed by providing free, easy access to the help they need — when they need it.

How two music lovers opened their Missouri community’s first record store and lounge

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:09:06 +0000

How Louisiana Catholic Men Are Standing Up To The ‘Pride’ Infiltration Of Their Small Town This June

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 07:56:00 +0000

'We will not respond to antagonism, but suffer the lash as did the King of all mankind -- with humility and fortitude.'

Inside the Small Presses Driving Austin’s Literary Scene

admin — Thu, 30 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Meet the local small presses committed to publishing diverse literature

19 State AGs Sue To Protect Residents From Blue State Climate Agenda

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 17:35:15 +0000

"A small gas station in rural Alabama could owe money to the people of Minnesota simply for selling a gallon of gas," Steve Marshall warns.

Dade Phelan Won His Runoff, But the Texas GOP Establishment Is Losing the War to the Far Right

admin — Wed, 29 May 2024 06:20:12 +0000

Social venture’s pet grooming grads now empowered to earn microloans thanks to trio of KC backers

admin — Tue, 28 May 2024 21:21:50 +0000

Graduates of Kansas City-based Pawsperity’s pet grooming training programs are now eligible to apply for RISE Microloans to launch or grow their businesses — an opportunity boosted by an economic equity initiative to provide microloans to fledgling entrepreneurs.

Mid Coast Modern closing Westport shop, relocating Bear Soap brand to west coast

admin — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:11:22 +0000

After nearly a decade as a local retail staple, Mid Coast Modern is closing, founder Matt Bramlette confirmed.

The Westport Road gift shop — which opened in 2015 and supports makers/artists and indie businesses — is expected to shut its doors at the end of the month.

The Republican Party of Texas Doesn’t Want Converts, Only True Believers

admin — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:42:09 +0000

Jazz musician opens sell-out BBQ spot; here’s how he’s spicing up KC’s chorus of flavors

admin — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:02:09 +0000

Even with more than 90 barbecue restaurants across the metro, Gerald Dunn still figured there was room for his flavor profile on the Kansas City food scene.

But before opening Dunn Deal BBQ in Grandview, he made a pilgrimage of sorts, stopping in to see legendary Ollie Gates. He reveres the local barbecue pioneer and wanted to pay homage.

Aimee Nezhukumatathil Picks Up Taiyaki for the Train

admin — Fri, 24 May 2024 10:00:53 +0000

Illustration: Sarah Kilcoyne

“I’m a poet from Mississippi — this is, hilariously, not my usual life,” says Aimee Nezhukumatathil, who typically spends late spring at home with her husband, their two teen boys, and their tiny chihuahua. This year, she spent it on a book tour across the South and then to New York, New England, and D.C.

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For the loaf of the grain: Jonny Bakes bread, expands to keep community nourishment rising

admin — Thu, 23 May 2024 19:11:23 +0000

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert.

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Thai Orchid opening in Northland: How this family business is getting out of its comfort zone with street food focus

admin — Wed, 22 May 2024 16:47:22 +0000

A second location for a longtime Johnson County restaurant is expected to honor the origin story of the family business — building on its menu with a new emphasis on casual Thai street food items and small plates.

Thai Orchid — a Mission, Kansas, restaurant that has been in the Rojjanasrirat family for 26 years — is set to open a new location in the Metro North Crossing development, northeast of U.S. Highway 169 and Barry Road, in October.
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New York’s First and Only Crab-Roe Restaurant Is So Good

admin — Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:17 +0000
Photo: Courtesy of Xie Bao
Among the food-mall glories of Flushing — the original Xi’an Famous Foods, read more