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Health-forward Safi Fresh opens in Waldo; 18th & Vine spot (and loaded fries) on the way

“I’m excited more than anything,” said founder LaRonda Lanear. “I don’t feel nervous because I work really well under pressure. It’s going to be a great look.”

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Mahomes: Being a mother, entrepreneur and investor is more than a balancing act; it’s a power move

“We talk a lot about setting an example for the next generation, and as a mom, my goal isn’t for my daughters and my son to see women’s leadership as an inspiration,” said Brittany Mahomes. “I want them to see women in positions of power and leadership as the norm.”

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Archia boosts safe AI adoption for companies struggling to link the tech to solutions they really need

“Think of it as an agent operating system,” Gharib Gharibi explained. “We built it from the ground up to make sure that security and privacy is baked in and not added after the fact to the system.”

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Oak Park Mall wants local makers shut out by Painted Tree’s closure to find new home alongside national retailers

“We know shoppers love discovering local makers,” said Oak Park’s Karla Rocker Engel, “and at the same time, much of our traffic is driven by well‑known national brands. Our goal is to bridge that gap by giving local businesses the opportunity to tap into that built‑in audience and benefit from the incredible foot traffic our mall generates.”

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This lobster roll’s journey to KC began with a chef who wasn’t satisfied wearing the short apron

“Everyone’s head is down making sure we are knocking it out of the park,” said chef Brandon West, fresh from opening Frankie Pickle’s in Prairie Village. “I’m all about growth.”

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