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KC-based coffee collective adds two more Midwest brands to its speciality roast portfolio

By Tommy Felts / May 2, 2023

A pair of Minneapolis-based coffee businesses are expected to add to the aroma of FairWave Collective, said Dan Trott, emphasizing the company’s mission to elevate quality coffee experiences through specialty brands. Folly Coffee Roasters and Philtera Cold Brewed Coffees are the latest Minnesota additions to the Kansas City-based collective’s roast, joining Up Coffee Roasters, which…

Her airport debut is an early success; now Chef LaRonda LaNear is extending Safi Fresh’s runway with new Crossroads location

By Tommy Felts / May 1, 2023

Changing your lifestyle can start with what you put on your plate, said LaRonda LaNear. “Safi Fresh is all about educating people on the benefits and importance of eating clean. I’ve helped a lot of people lose weight and wean themselves off medication through changing their diet. I’m excited to do that on a larger…

Arrowhead event: Teams are stronger with women; How the NFL is moving the ball forward

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2023

While nighttime NFL Draft festivities at Union Station put the focus on male athletes chosen to play professional football, Friday morning at Arrowhead Stadium was all about spotlighting women changing the landscape of the NFL and Kansas City. “As we talk about champions today, this is what we’re talking about: Women and men, moving the…

End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition 

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2023

Serving as someone’s informal caregiver is a rewarding experience, but the pressure of being fully responsible for taking care of a loved one can take a toll on a person physically and mentally, acknowledged Nicole Staab and Rachel Blankenship. Through their startup, Rings of Care KC, they are providing support and resources for informal caregivers…

Brewkery closing its North KC kombucha taproom as ‘Lucky Elixir’ production heats up

By Tommy Felts / April 28, 2023

Five years after opening its popular North Kansas City hot spot, the Brewkery — home of Lucky Elixir Kombucha — is moving and closing its taproom, co-founder Amy Goldman shared.  With its lease about to end and rent increasing substantially, Goldman said, the move makes sense for the growing kombucha business. Although it’s bittersweet to…