Profile: J. Chang Kitchen

Meet James Chang and his famous chili oil– you’re going to want to put it on everything!

KC Local Eats' Takeout Roundup

KC Local Eats takes us on a tour of their favorite takeout!

Profile: Pigeon Candle Co.

Send a message to a friend– with a candle! Meet Pigeon Candle Co.

Makers & DoersJosh MontesJanuary 14, 2021Josh Montes, Profiles, Profile, Design, Home, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship

Profile: KC Tiny Greenhouse

The littlest greenhouse with the biggest heart: meet KC Tiny Greenhouse!

Profile: Cafe Cà Phê

Meet Cafe Cà Phê, the Vietnamese coffee truck serving up hospitality on wheels.

Buying Black on Troost

This year, we have all been pushing to support local businesses this holiday season and it seems especially important that during this season of local and social awareness, we focus our attention on a neighborhood that has long been ignored in our city.

GuidesKara JohnsonDecember 16, 2020Holidays, Shopping, Shop small, Shop local, Gift guide, Guide, Kara Johnson, Black-owned business

Shop Small & Local Holiday Guide

It’s merry & bright– and the time is right to shop local!

GuidesKara LustDecember 10, 2020Kara Lust, Holidays, Shopping, Shop small, Shop local, Gift guide, Guide

A Letter of Gratitude to Lead Bank

It’s difficult to accurately describe the importance of a strong banking relationship over the past year: but we are so thankful for Lead Bank.

PartnershipsTyler EndersDecember 7, 2020Small Business, 2020, Weston Owen, Lead Bank

Small Business Resilience

Neighborhoods Editor Weston Owen put pen to paper, thanking our small businesses.

Makers & Doers, Travel & TourismWeston OwenDecember 4, 2020Small Business, 2020, Weston Owen

Profile: Common Joinery

An important lesson in entrepreneurship: no project is too small, and every customer is important.

Makers & DoersJosh MontesNovember 30, 2020Josh Montes, Profiles, Profile, Design, Home, Woodworking, Custom, Business, entrepreneurship

Profile: Affirmation Project

Artist Nicole Leth has rented hundreds of billboards around the world and sent thousands of handwritten postcards to spread daily messages of hope and encouragement.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 25, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn

Profile: Hammerpress

Step inside the letterpress printing studio of Hammerpress and get to know the man behind the brand, Brady Vest.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 23, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn, Hammerpress, Design, Shopping

The Made in KC Marketplace at Lee's Summit

Have you been to Made in KC’s newest location? The Marketplace at Lee’s Summit is now open - come say hi!

LifestyleTyler EndersNovember 20, 2020Shopping, shopping, Shop local, Made in KC, Lee's Summit

Profile: Post Coffee Co.

Your favorite Lee’s Summit based coffee roaster and cafe is expanding! Get the scoop on this news and more in this Q&A with owner Levi Holland.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 18, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn

A Word From the Owners: A Year in Review

From the Made in KC 2020 Holiday Catalog, a letter from Made in KC owners Keith Bradley, Tyler Enders, and Thomas McIntyre.

Makers & DoersTyler EndersNovember 16, 2020Interviews, Tyler Enders

Profile: Cherry Co.

Join us for a chat with Thalia Cherry, Kansas-City native and founder of Cherry Co., to learn how she founded the brand, where the inspiration comes from, and why she emphasizes giving back to the community.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 13, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn, Cherry Co., Thalia Cherry, Clothing, entrepreneurs, womxn-owned

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Treat: Pumpkin Shortbread Bars

The perfect blend of warming spices can invoke the warmth of spending time in good company: we’re falling for pumpkin spice.

Food & DrinkJustine LeeNovember 11, 2020Food, Food and Drinks, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Fall, Justine Lee

Profile: Wee Woodworks

Step inside the workshop of Chris Conway and discover the inspiration, design, and process behind his creations.

Makers & DoersKarina DunnNovember 10, 2020Profiles, Interviews, Karina Dunn

Profile: Clairvaux

Parisian-chic meets California-cool in Fairway’s newest boutique, Clairvaux.

Makers & Doers, LifestyleAnna PetrowNovember 9, 2020Anna Petrow, Profiles, Business, Makers and Doers, Profile, Shopping, Fashion

Profile: Cafe Europa

When the owners of Cafe Europa were thrown a curveball, they drew on family experience to do something a little different: check out KC’s newest specialty grocery store.