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By Tuesday, Kansas City-based Charlie Hustle was already selling out of its Super Bowl-themed shirts. Even though it'll be the Chiefs' fourth Super Bowl in five years, fans are still rushing to buy new merch.
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The Ascend Cohort Program aims to generate a 30% increase of income for Black professionals and entrepreneurs over three years through a series of professional development seminars.
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C Word Cakery owner Savannah Brady specializes in “good cake, bad words” — vintage-looking, classic, floral cakes that feature messages with swear words.
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Vanessa Woods, a former professional ballet dancer, suffered an injury that ended her career. So she formed a company, Vitality in Motion, that brings movement classes to retirement communities, while also providing work for dancers when they're not performing.
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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas chose entrepreneur Kemet Coleman to represent Kansas City at the Young Men of Color Roundtable at the White House this week.
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A Kansas City woman turned her own family’s struggle into a way to help her community get better access to healthy food. Her idea just earned her $100,000 from the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund.
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Tre Gasper's family lemonade is headed from a commercial kitchen in Manhattan, Kansas, to grocery stores in Kansas City after a partnership with Hy-Vee.
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The food at Love is Key comes from family recipes handed down three generations, but Tameisha Martin hopes her business can have a deeper impact.
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Cannabis company Franklin's Stash House has partnered with Guy's Snacks and James Lemonade for new products.
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A new 16-member ownership group wants to stick with what works and expand the independent bookseller's reach.
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The four day work week is gaining popularity with employers around the world — including Kansas City clothing company Charlie Hustle.
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Nearly 440 students took part in professional internships this summer to fill their pockets — and their resume.