Kansas City Small Business

From their new spot on the south end of the Historic 18th and Vine district, Vine Street Brewing Company’s owners want to create an inclusive, multicultural atmosphere with artwork, community service, music and — of course — beer.

The NFL’s business connect program aims to feature diverse, local businesses for major events. Next week's NFL Draft is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of visitors to Kansas City, but these local business owners say they’re up for the challenge.

Joy Broils is dedicated to helping others find time to unwind. With the holiday season in full swing, she hopes her curated gift boxes push people take time for themselves.

Bourbon Balls are traditionally a southern delicacy, but Lisa Fitch of Bootleg Bourbon Balls is on a mission to make them a Kansas City delicacy, too.

From their small storefront in Old Town Lenexa, Jude’s Rum Cakes has been turning out thousands of tasty treats that ship around the country. It all started with a bottle of Panama rum and one family recipe.

Two Kansas City bar owners say homeless individuals aren't getting the help they need from the city and it's affecting their business.

One of Kansas City's most traveled streets — Troost Avenue — is named after a slaveholder from the 1800s. A small business owner with a storefront along the street wants to change that.

As small businesses and nonprofits increasingly occupy Troost Avenue in Kansas City, one entrepreneur is petitioning to change the street's name.

The makeup, formulated for a variety of skin tones, is now being sold in 41 Target stores

For the second year in a row, Asian Americans across the Kansas City metro will ring in the Lunar New Year during a pandemic. Some events will be in person, others virtual.

Three new brewery owners are undaunted by the pandemic as they move to join Kansas City's beer scene.

Three Kansas City startup owners describe their products and why they chose to start their businesses in the midst of the pandemic.