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Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)
Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.
Nell Hill’s Founder Returns With ‘This Little Secret’ Shop
Nell Hill’s founder Mary Carol Garrity has returned to retail with a “little secret” shop in a Midtown Kansas City antique mall. Here are the details.
WeWork Closing Corrigan Station, Once a Core Hub for Kansas City’s Startup Community
Coworking giant WeWork is closing its Corrigan Station location in Kansas City — the latest sign of an ongoing shakeup in the coworking industry.
Royals Ballpark Plan Leaves Crossroads Small Biz Owners Feeling Betrayed
The Kansas City Royals’ proposed ballpark site in the East Crossroads has left many small business owners fuming about being displaced.
It’s Showtime for KC Makers as Demand for Chiefs Super Bowl Gear Hits Jackpot
Even though the Kansas City Chiefs are headed to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in five years, fans are snatching up merchandise like it’s the first time.
PBS Docuseries Puts KC Creator at the Intersection of Food and ‘Transformational Travel’
Kansas City-based food travel producer Jim Kane explores big issues such as climate change, biodiversity, health and social justice on “The Food Principle.”
KC Named ‘Tech Hub,’ Opening Door to Massive Federal Grants
The Kansas City region — stretching from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri — is now a federally designated tech hub, offering access to grants.
‘Picklecon’ Coming to KC in 2024 With 100 Pickleball Courts
In collaboration with Visit KC, Triple Crown Sports is bringing its inaugural celebration of pickleball to Kansas City in August 2024.
Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup
A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.
What’s in a Name? KC Film Documents ‘Black Joy,’ Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
A locally produced film, “Parker,” explores a Black family’s decision to reclaim their name. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.