Profile: TUF Club

Meet the powerhouse behind Kansas City’s most elite training program: Jabari Washington, owner of The TUF Club.

Makers & Doers, LifestyleJosh MontesMay 23, 2023Josh Montes, Business, entrepreneurship, Gym, Tuf Club, Black Owned, Black-owned business, Fitness, Lifestyle, fitness

KC Black Owned Keychains

KC Black Owned is back for an interview about their latest offering– keychains that support Black owned businesses in KC!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMay 16, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, KC Black Owned, Black Owned, Black-owned business

Profile: Opal & Gold

Read up on Opal & Gold’s shop update, small business advice & more.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowApril 19, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop Local, Jewelry, Art, Artist, Opal & Gold, Courtney Wiebe

Meet KC’s new Latino-owned, Gay-owned Tequila Brand: Apuesto

Taking his enthusiasm for food and drink to the next level, Josh Montes launched his tequila brand Apuesto earlier this year.

Makers & DoersTyler ShaneApril 10, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Tyler Shane, Tequila, Cocktails, Josh Montes, Apuesto, Craft cocktails, Bars

Signed, Sealed and Delivered: 12th Street Post Writes A Love Letter to Local Makers

A collective of creatives and small businesses nestled in the heart of the West Bottoms brings new life and energy to supporting local.

Makers & DoersWeston OwenApril 3, 2023Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Kansas City, Local, Weston Owen, LGBTQ+, Shopping, Shop local, West Bottoms, Plants

Profile: KC Hoop Girl

KC’s very own Hoop Girl is swinging onto the scene!

Makers & DoersKelly BunchMarch 14, 2023Business, Profile, entrepreneurship, Hula Girl, Fitness, Kelly Hollowell, Kelly Bunch, Small Business, Small Business Profile

Profile: Pottery Pub

Craft night meets craft beer– check out Pottery Pub, a pop-up bringing the art of ceramics to a brewery near you.

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowMarch 1, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Pottery, Art, Brewery, Beer, Ceramics

Profile: The Laya Center

The Laya Center, a holistic Afrivedic center in the Crossroads, is making a name for itself as a destination for wellness-seekers, sports stars and spa-goers alike.

Makers & Doers, LifestyleAnna PetrowFebruary 24, 2023Business, Profile, Anna Petrow, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Wellness, Spa, Health, Lifestyle, Small Business

Jazz Birds Take Flight at New Airport Terminal

More than airplanes are taking to the skies at the new Kansas City International Airport terminal.

Makers & DoersTess DuncanFebruary 15, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Art, Airport, Travel, Artist, Sculptor

Profile: Gigi's Vegan Cafe

There’s more than meets the eye at this little Westport vegan joint.

Makers & DoersTyler ShaneFebruary 9, 2023Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Tyler Shane, Vegan, Vegetarian

Profile: SipSteady

SipSteady is at the forefront of the booze-free entertainment & events trend: meet founders Sarah Pretorius and Kayla Mason!

Makers & Doers, LifestyleKelly BunchJanuary 19, 2023Business, Profile, Mocktails, Sober, Events, entrepreneurship

Profile: Our Gathering Co.

Those who’ve tried Nicole’s cakes know them for one thing– getting everyone you love to gather around the table!

Makers & DoersAnna PetrowNovember 28, 2022Business, Profile, Makers, Maker Profile, Anna Petrow, Art, Creativty, entrepreneurship, Baking, Bakery, Black-owned business, Black Owned, Our Gathering

LGBTQ+ Small Business Roundup

For the LGBTQ+ community, feeling represented and welcomed by a business is incredibly important: check out these locally owned shops for local places to support & shop at!