Tamara Grubb was just looking for a nice office space when she walked into a Westport building — a long-ago gas station with a distinctive double-A frame roof that once launched the popular Ruby Jean’s Juicery brand. Her first thought: This space wasn’t meant to be an office. It was destined to become a coffee shop — a vision she brought to reality in October when she opened Triple Crown Coffee + Eats + Events in the building at 4001 Broadway Blvd. The shop offers espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, matcha, cold brew, tea, Americano, cocoa, milkshakes, smoothies, and other drinks.
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An introverted “creativepreneur,” Quincy Lee juggles video content creation, co-owning a digital marketing agency, designing his own apparel, and fatherhood — all while bringing bold ideas into focus. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur all my life,” Lee said, reflecting on the early days of his journey. “It started small, but it planted the seed for what I do now.” As a child, Lee sold skateboard parts and sneakers to his classmates, unknowingly laying the groundwork for his future ventures. Today, he channels that same resourcefulness into his apparel line, “Imagination at Work,” a collection designed to showcase his creative philosophy.
Quincy Lee’s imagination never stops working; thanks to a life-saving camera, neither does he
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Government red tape is getting in the way of entrepreneurs’ ability to compete, said Mark Alford, detailing his efforts in Washington, D.C. to ensure affordable, equitable access to and use of “digital technologies” — especially when the federal government is involved, he added. “Small businesses are the fabric of America, driving innovation and growth,” said U.S. Rep. Alford, R- Missouri, introducing a bill this week that would clarify Small Business Administration rules to allow SBA 7(a) loan funds to be used for digital tools and services.
Missouri lawmaker urges SBA change to ease access to federal funds for digital tools
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A Lenexa-based tech company focused on accelerating skills for avid golfers hit a funding milestone this week, announcing a seed round meant to bridge the gap between on-course and off-course play through its innovative physical and digital solutions. Albatross Golf — which boasts two flagship offerings: GolfTRK and Noonan — on Tuesday shared news of its $675,000 funding infusion, fueled in large part by the Kansas Angel Investor Tax Credit (KAITC) program. The statewide initiative incentivizes investments in Kansas startups by giving investors 50 percent of their investment back as Kansas tax credits.
Golftech startup raises $675K seed round, swinging for franchise expansion and commercial tech launch
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The holiday spirit shows up in some unexpected places this year, with festively themed pop-up bars and nightlife experiences jingling through the season at nearly 30 Kansas City area businesses and venues — from the world’s loudest stadium to the smallest speakeasies.
Your guide to Kansas City holiday bar getaways
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Lenexa Public Market will soon be home to a new kitchen serving a mix of authentic flavors from Laos and Thailand — an authentic-to-home concept from an entrepreneur known for bringing fresh culinary experiences to diners from North Kansas City to South Johnson County. Chef and owner Adison Sichampanakhone plans a January opening for Saap Saap Noodles, he said, noting Saap Saap translates to “good good” in Laotian.
Ice Cream BAE founder turns to Laotian home-cooking, offering up Mama’s egg rolls from new Lenexa noodle spot
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Kansas City has an “enormous appetite” for outdoor dining, said Wes Rogers, highlighting the growing need for city leaders to be responsive to evolving industry and small business trends — and championing KCMO’s new outdoor dining grants program. Officials on Tuesday announced 20 inaugural recipients of the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant. It’s an initiative — developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath — meant to elevate small businesses by providing funding to upgrade dining spaces for year-round use — especially outdoors.
Just funded: KCMO unveils $200K in grants for nearly two dozen restaurants, bars, coffee shops
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Komina Guevara’s hands are rarely still. Through intricate beadwork and crafting leather, her art tells a story deeply rooted in cultural heritage, family traditions, and personal evolution. As the creative force behind KomGue, Guevara is gaining recognition as a standout Kansas City maker — her work showcased at pop-ups and earning her the $1,500 second-place prize in a recent AltCap contest for local artists.
Beadwork maker thankful for Native heritage, crafting pieces that honor her lineage (not just what will sell)
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