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Grow with us: The Rolling Garden plants perennial vibes from its new North KC shop 

By Tommy Felts / April 11, 2023

A houseplant oasis on wheels is putting down roots in the Iron District as the small business’ life cycle sprouts new opportunities for owners Tryce Nelson and Steven Morrill. “We’ve rolled all over Kansas City this past year — popping up at wineries, breweries, coffee shops, universities, events,” said Nelson, who co-founded The Rolling Garden…

Wanderfest returns April 23 to Midtown alongside Flavorpak jam and other Tower East oddities

By Tommy Felts / April 11, 2023

After a four-year hiatus, community members are once again invited to wander and explore a collection of local businesses dubbed the Tower East District for a special day of spring events. Wanderfest is returning April 23 to the area near 31st Street and Gillham Road, shared organizers — and the sisters behind Two Tone Press…

Nonprofit shopping platform presents guardians with dignity to choose their child’s birthday gift

By Tommy Felts / April 10, 2023

Birthdays are important developmental milestones, Benita Webber said, and every guardian deserves the opportunity to shop for a gift that matches the relevance of their child’s big day.  “Kids who are struggling and facing chaos every day of their lives deserve to wake up — on the day that’s most special to them — and…

Her henna art goes far beyond copy and paste; how one Kansan’s craft (and kindness) went TikTok viral

By Tommy Felts / April 7, 2023

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. This series is possible thanks to Go Topeka, which seeks economic success for all companies and citizens across Shawnee County through implementation of an aggressive economic development strategy that capitalizes…

Votes are in: ‘Fan favorite’ winners bake in support at KC Chamber showcase; Top 10 coming April 21

By Tommy Felts / April 7, 2023

Editor’s note: The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a non-financial partner of Startland News, which serves as the media partner for the Small Business Superstars program. Two Black- and women-owned ventures were named “fan favorites” Tuesday in a public vote that followed this week’s Small Business Showcase at Union Station. The honors are…