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Prayer-built coffee shop brews holistic healing with fuel from Grandview father’s faith

By Tommy Felts / June 14, 2025

GRANDVIEW, Mo. — Nate Thomas saw something others didn’t in the near-windowless former Masonic lodge and one-time Christian school in southern Jackson County, he said. The Missouri father-of-two envisioned a gathering place with handcrafted coffee and holistic care under one roof. “Through prayer and patience, the Lord blessed us with this huge space,” said Thomas,…

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Meet your new (northern) neighbor: Tim Hortons arrives in KC with plans for 30 locations

By Tommy Felts / June 14, 2025

A Canadian fast food cult favorite known for its “Timbits” is ramping up its area expansion with five locations scheduled to open by the end of 2025 — part of an aggressive, long-term move orchestrated by a single franchisee. The breakfast-famous Tim Hortons is expected to become a more prominent player across the Kansas City…

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‘Volatile times’: C2FO targets capital access to businesses rattled by global tariff disruptions

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2025

Companies — especially small businesses with limited banking options — need liquidity during times of global economic uncertainty, said Sandy Kemper, detailing C2FO’s fruitful efforts to meet growing demand for fast capital amid unpredictable tariff-related disruptions. Kansas City-based C2FO funded $18 billion through its global working capital platform to businesses worldwide during the first quarter…

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KC BizCare receives $20K grant to promote economic mobility ahead of 2026 World Cup

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2025

A sixth-month initiative to rapidly boost small businesses and entrepreneurs in Kansas City is expected to help KCMO leaders drive readiness for the massive influx of FIFA World Cup visitors in summer 2026. The National League of Cities (NLC) this week awarded Kansas City a $20,000 grant and expert guidance to promote economic mobility in…

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Why a rival baseball icon joined the roster for this KC museum’s big league upgrade

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2025

Baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson values the 18th and Vine district’s rich history, he said Wednesday, but the Yankees icon known as “Mr. October” by fans across the globe is even more excited about what the Kansas City cultural hub’s future holds. “If I can be a part of that, I’m absolutely thrilled to…

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