Woman-led

The village is real; it’s me; it’s you: Family of support at the heart of successful women entrepreneurs

By Tommy Felts / June 26, 2024

Wendy Doyle’s mother — herself an entrepreneur — instilled in her daughter a belief that women have a responsibility to boost their sisters in the world of business, the United WE leader said. “I watched her support other women owned businesses, women in need, and encourage women to run for elected office and even help…

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Wild Way closing: Coffee camper drips bittersweet blend of emotions as owner’s cup runs dry

By Tommy Felts / June 21, 2024

Nearly six years after she began serving lattes in her popular Wild Way coffee camper, Christine Clutton is saying goodbye to the business at the end of the month, she confirmed. Wild Way Coffee — featured on the Peacock series “The Simple Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” and approved by KC-raised actor Jason Sudeikis —…

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Sass-a-brass trumpets representation as demand grows for its roving queer street performances

By Tommy Felts / June 18, 2024

When Rosie O’Brien first organized a queer street parade brass band — specializing in Mardi Gras and Pride vibes — the sousaphonist-turned-arts leader had no idea the cultural impact and representation Sass-a-brass could bring to Kansas City. “The first time we got together as a band was for the first Lawrence pride parade in 2018,”…

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Smokeware ceramicist wins Chamber’s new arts award: A breath of fresh air for once-waylaid artist

By Tommy Felts / June 14, 2024

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. [divide] Riley Brain strikes a delicate balance between artist and entrepreneur, the founder said Thursday after being named the KC Chamber’s first winner of the Luminary Art…

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Public vote picks KC Chamber ‘Fan Favorites’ ahead of Small Business of the Year reveal

By Tommy Felts / June 12, 2024

In a display of growing support and recognition for the Kansas City companies, Overflow and Emerson & Co have been crowned this year’s “Fan Favorite” winners by the KC Chamber — marking the only award chosen by public vote as part of annual Small Business Celebration. “It represents the voice of the community and highlights…

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