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KC’s new ‘mini con’ experience set to showcase local comic book creators, family-friendly cosplay
A community-powered pop-up comic book convention is expected to put local artists on the front and center, said Brandon Calloway, illustrating the need for a smaller, more accessible comic con experience in Kansas City. Heartland Mini Con — set for May 30 at Equal Minded Cafe, 4327 Troost Ave. — is designed to be welcoming…
AI to World Cup (with hunger in between): Here’s how C3KC hopes to spark conversation
The sold-out C3KC conference — a one-day community meetup returning Tuesday to Union Station — is putting the spotlight on relevant, cutting-edge Kansas City concerns, with its brightest focus on social innovation, organizers said.
KC Chamber reveals Top 10 small businesses; one will be named Mr. K Award winner
“You got here by persevering, showing innovation and passion,” Vicky Kulikov told the latest batch of Mr. K Award finalists.
World Cup showcase: Small biz marketplace planned for high-traffic Union Station hub during games
A five-week activation at Kansas City’s Union Station is expected to give World Cup visitors and locals a taste of the region’s small business community — gathering a mix of retail, service-based concepts, and experiences not far from the official FIFA Fan Festival.
He’s bringing a micro bathhouse concept to the Crossroads; Kyle Steppe’s vision: a phone-free communal experience
A new bathhouse concept from Kyle Steppe is expected to dial up the heat in downtown Kansas City — bringing a more social, immersive take on sauna culture to the city’s wellness scene. 180° Bathhouse, a micro bathhouse experience, is set to open in August inside the Holtman Building, currently under renovation by Molzer Development…
