Two solopreneurs smelled opportunity; now they’re helping KC craft custom scents together
Class is already in session for couples and crowds of curious Kansas Citians eager to sniff out new ways to connect memories with first-of-their-kind experiences. It’s all part of a custom fragrance-making workshop crafted by two serial entrepreneurs who already know about creating signature styles. Through expert guidance, premium ingredients and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere,…
Read MorePro Athlete douses firehouse boredom, donating pickleball sets to KC’s 52 fire stations
When Kansas City firefighters finally get a few moments to put down the hoses and shed their gear, said Andrew Dowis, they deserve the sports equipment needed to decompress and blow off some steam.
Read MoreCosts keep rising, business owners tell Davids, pointing to ‘reckless’ US tariff policies, Iran war
“When tariffs hit local favorites like toy stores and craft shops, it’s Kansas families who end up paying the price at the register,” Sharice Davids said after meeting with small business owners in Prairie Village. “Some of what we’ve been working on in my office is trying to address the reckless tariff policies.”
Read MoreHow a car crash after football practice flipped this top recruit from student athlete to founder
“If I’m going to go through something that traumatic, something good should come out of it,” said Zaydan Ahmed, a Pembroke Hill graduate who built a wearable stress management device after an epileptic seizure caused his car crash.
Read MoreWork is a Joke: Toss the business cards and grab a mic; new comedy show says your job ain’t that serious
Comedy can be a more powerful connection tool than networking, said Jessie Jacob, emphasizing the contrast between a well-placed joke when meeting another professional and a standard question like “So what do you do?”
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