Posts by Tommy Felts
From Cleveland Heights to KC: This streetwear brand opens season on Midwest style
As anticipation builds for Thursday’s Chiefs home opener at Arrowhead Stadium, Aric Jones is channeling that energy into his streetwear venture — a play that brings Travis Kelce’s childhood best friend’s lifestyle and clothing brand from Cleveland Heights to Kansas City. Homebred is debuting a six-month showroom at KC Beauty Collective, 1819 Wyandotte St., during…
Read MoreA business strategy that never changes: Founders must learn to evolve, expert says
In her three decades as an executive leadership coach, Teresa Carey’s seen a lot of changes, she shared. But at the core, people are still the same, she added. “People still want authenticity,” said the founder of PerformancePointe. “Relationships matter. Trust matters. So some things will never go out of style. The craving for connection…
Read MoreMan of unexpected taste: How this Kansas farmer’s sweet pivot grew into a destination winery
Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. PAOLA, Kansas — When Mark Allison planted elderberries in 2010 on his 42-acre property in rural Miami County, he didn’t envision making his own wine and opening a tasting room,…
Read MoreProspect KC finds new home for its fight against food apartheid; culinary training moves to The Paseo
A new pairing between The Prospect KC and Nourish KC sets the table for transformation within Kansas City’s food deserts, said award-winning Chef Shanita McAfee-Bryant, announcing the relocation of her social enterprise and its game-changing culinary training program. The collaboration combines the strengths of both organizations in their fights against hunger, leaders said, with The…
Read MoreGEWKC just launched its 2024 lineup; Here are three of the can’t-miss entrepreneur events
Inspiration — and top honors — are on the calendar this fall as registration launches for Kansas City’s busiest week in entrepreneurship. Among the headline events for the connection-packed summit: two grants competitions and a new-to-GEW celebration of Kansas City innovation. Organizers this week released the official schedule for the in-person Nov. 19-21 Global Entrepreneurship Week –…
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