Tag: Matt Bramlette

Westport facing dwindling foot traffic: Online sales will only get us so far, resilient entrepreneur says

By Tommy Felts / June 13, 2020

Matt Bramlette is stretched thin, bouncing between his two retail shops as Westport storefronts struggle to reopen after a pandemic-induced shutdown, protests that disrupted business and other unexpected challenges. “We rely on tourists and foot traffic — two things that are few and far between right now,” said Bramlette, owner of brick-and-mortar Mid Coast Modern and…

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5 gifts for yourself (courtesy of KC makers)

By Tommy Felts / November 27, 2019

Editor’s note: Below you’ll find a list of five gifts you can snag for yourself amid the holiday shopping madness. Click here to check out the rest of Startland News’ 2019 Gift Guide. Soaps and bath bombs Handmade in Westport, Bear Soap Co. is an extension of Midcoast Modern and provides non-toxic soaps and bath…

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Shampoo Bar, Bear Soap, Soap Bar

Mid Coast Modern founder joins Westport bar scene with sudsy, eco-friendly concept

By Tommy Felts / August 28, 2019

Matt Bramlette bathes in the wordplay of it all. His new venture in Kansas City’s quirky Westport entertainment district — known for its shops, restaurants and bars — floats a clean business prop: bars of soap with a low carbon footprint. Hence, “Soap Bar.” Just a few feet away from his popular retail storefront Mid…

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