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Shop small: Five buys at Westport’s Mid Coast Modern to help support KC makers

By Tommy Felts / November 23, 2020

Editor’s note: Startland News explored Mid Coast Modern’s Westport storefront as part of the newsroom’s five-part holiday gift guide that identifies locally made goods and supports the call to shop small. Click here to read the multi-day gift guide as it develops. Westport streets aren’t filled with as much cheer in 2020, Matt Bramlette said, entering…

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10 gift exchange ideas from Kansas City startups

By Tommy Felts / November 27, 2019

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find a list of 10 ideas for your next office or family holiday gift exchange — each from a Kansas City startup or maker. Click here to check out the rest of Startland News’ 2019 Gift Guide. wlle drink sweater Made by Sandlot Goods, the WLLE drink sweater uses the insulating…

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From maker to CEO: Green Bee founder turned KC resources into a brand buzzing online, in stores

By Tommy Felts / September 7, 2019

When the inventory of vintage goods Rena Krouse sold online started to dwindle, her entrepreneurial roots helped her recreate history.  “I grew a huge Instagram following and they would get irritated when I would run out of certain things,” Krouse, CEO of Green Bee Tea Towels, said in explanation of how her maker’s journey began. …

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