Posts Tagged ‘Rena Krouse’
10 gift exchange ideas from Kansas City startups
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. [divide] wlle drink sweater Made by Sandlot Goods, the WLLE drink sweater uses the…
Read MoreFrom maker to CEO: Green Bee founder turned KC resources into a brand buzzing online, in stores
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. …
Read MoreScaleUP! KC reveals new 15-member cohort of growing businesses; touts alumni successes
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. [pullquote] ScaleUP! Kansas City provides direct support for growth-oriented entrepreneurs and firms, to include underserved and underrepresented communities/populations, and strengthens the entrepreneurial ecosystem by filling a gap for second-stage…
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