ULAH closing Westwood boutique after burning the candle at both ends; here’s how the brand’s fragrance will keep its flame lit
Closing a storefront doesn’t mean failure, said Buck Wimberly; sometimes it means choosing sustainability, health, and a future that looks different than originally imagined, the ULAH co-founder noted. The Westwood boutique — known for its elevated style, in-store concerts, and buoyantly optimistic social media personality — announced on Tuesday plans to shutter the store at…
Read MoreBioNexus KC catalyzes 25 years of work at the crossroads of collaboration, health innovation
A quarter-century commitment to regional investment and collaboration is paying off, said Dennis Ridenour, reflecting on a timeline of impact for BioNexus KC — accelerating innovation and strengthening health outcomes in Kansas City and beyond. “This milestone is not about a single achievement; it’s about decades of collective, focused effort that have allowed our ecosystem…
Read MoreOvernight proof? Boujee Baker KC rising after decades in the ooey-gooey making
It’s the wee hours of the morning. Pitch-dark sky, hardly a murmur on these urban streets. Most of Kansas City tucked in their cozy beds. But inside this tiny brick building on 12th Street earlier this week, the lights are bright, R&B music is buzzing, and the oven is blazing — ready to finish off…
Read MoreRetirement savings as startup capital? Little-known legal move is helping some Kansas Citians don the founder hat
Editor’s note: The following piece was sponsored by Accelefund, a Missouri-based firm that helps connect entrepreneurs with small business and startup funding. Russell Luttrall had spent years planning his next chapter. After a career that stretched from military service to decades maintaining and managing federal vehicle fleets, he knew exactly what kind of auto shop…
Read MoreToucans and Labubus blow it: Designer boxes tissues that don’t shred your nose (or home’s aesthetic)
WICHITA — As a consumer herself, Ariel Westphal wants to expect more from the items she purchases, the budding Kansas entrepreneur said. And from a business perspective, that means crafting products that blend utility, beauty and long-lasting quality — even in something as simple as a box of tissues. “I didn’t want to just create…
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