Made in KC
Costs 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.”
Feast for five senses: DJ-curated ‘fast fine’ Italian spot set to be first tenant for $35M Plaza development
A crowd-pleasing modern Italian restaurant — which takes customers from happy hour to high-energy dinner to live DJ-curated late nights — is coming to the Country Club Plaza.
Made in KC owners selected for Junior Achievement hall of fame alongside trio of business leaders
“These outstanding leaders have not only shaped our region through their work, but they’re also setting a powerful example for the next generation,” said Megan Sturges. “Their stories show the thousands of students we serve each year what’s possible, inspiring them to chase their passions and become the positive change they envision for their communities.”
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.”
Nonprofit launching retail incubator for Asian-owned businesses; next up: a cultural district in Columbus Park
A new retail incubator in a former Columbus Park tattoo shop is expected to push forward the nonprofit mission of Hella Good Deeds — amplifying the Asian community in Kansas City — while boosting sales for Asian-owned, product-based businesses, said Béty Lê Shackelford. The vision for “Jade Market”: take over the recently-vacated Tiger Alley Tattoo…
