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Five gift ideas under one roof: Snag the KC-made best-sellers inside 811 Retail

By Tommy Felts / November 28, 2025

Editor’s note: The following holiday feature is presented by The Porter House KC — built to bridge the gap between underrepresented small business owners and access to community-driven entrepreneurial support, education, and resources. Nearly 18 months after opening its doors, the 811 Retail incubation space in Midtown has boosted sales for the entrepreneurs inside —…

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Resilience pays off as retail incubator opens doors; Meet the first featured founders at PHKC

By Tommy Felts / July 27, 2024

Launching a retail incubator in Midtown Kansas City — a physical space targeted for overlooked and under-resourced entrepreneurs — The Porter House KC faced many of the same challenges as emerging small businesses, said Miranda Schultz, but ultimately the effort made it to opening day. “It’s been nice to go through our own trial and…

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