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J Rieger continues its international push, adding whiskey distribution to northern neighbors

By Tommy Felts / August 24, 2023

Fresh off its win as the KC Chamber’s top international small business, J. Rieger & Co. announced its expansion into Nova Scotia — a milestone as the Kansas City-based distiller enters the Canadian market. “We are thrilled to bring our range of artisanal spirits to Canada for the first time,” said Ryan Maybee, co-founder of J.…

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J Rieger wants to be a ‘showpiece for Kansas City’ as distiller takes its whiskey international

By Tommy Felts / June 15, 2023

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. On the heels of expanding its distribution into several European countries in 2022, J. Rieger & Co. on Wednesday earned the 2023 Weida Award for International Small…

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‘Role models’ for KC: Chamber reveals 10 finalists for Small Business of the Year award

By Tommy Felts / September 4, 2020

Ten Kansas City companies — including a handful of up-and-coming startups and popular food and beverage hotspots — are vying for the Chamber’s top honor: the coveted Mr. K award. “Today’s the day!” said Joe Reardon, president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, announcing the top 10 small business of the…

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