Shop Small: 5 gifts for the Christmas lovers on your list

By Tommy Felts | November 25, 2023

Editor’s note: This feature is the fifth in Startland News’ five-part holiday gift guide — presented in 2023 by nbkc bank — showcasing Kansas City makers and their products. Check out the featured maker below, then keep reading for five gift ideas to get started. As a Kansas City native, Morgan Georgie finds creative and…

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7 ways to deck the halls in Kansas City style

By Tommy Felts | November 27, 2019

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find a list of seven ways to spruce up your holiday decor courtesy of Kansas City creatives. Click here to check out the rest of Startland News’ 2019 Gift Guide. Handpainted ornaments Bright and unexpected, Ampersand Design Studio ornaments hope to make a modern splash on the bows of traditional Christmas…

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ScaleUP! KC reveals new 15-member cohort of growing businesses; touts alumni successes

By Tommy Felts | March 5, 2019
ScaleUP! Kansas City ninth cohort

Entrepreneurs joining the latest ScaleUP! Kansas City cohort represent ventures from such varied business sectors as photography, construction, design, counseling, film and engineering, said Jill Meyer. An ability to scale knows no single industry, emphasized Meyer, program director of ScaleUP! KC. “This program has shown us, time and time again, that not only can you…

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Make KC Gift Again 2018: 12 Kansas City-stuffed stocking stuffers

By Tommy Felts | November 21, 2018
Make KC Gift Again stocking stuffers

Startland News presents its annual gift guide of Kansas City-made products to celebrate dozens of KC makers and give readers curated shopping hints. Check out selections for last-minute (or not) stocking stuffers below. (Have more ideas? Leave them for readers in the comments below. We know this is just a glimpse of what Kansas City…

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