Wardy Thrive Businesses 1 Million Cups
This week at 1 Million Cups in Kansas City, two local companies presented their products, struggles, and business hopes to an engaged audience at the Kauffman Foundation. Wardy and Thrive are products for two very different industries, but both have found ways to capitalize on niche problems. Wardy: Why Can’t I Buy What I See on TV? An app created by Contra Software of Lee’s Summit, Wardy tackles a problem…
Pinot's Palette Owners
Kansas City has a lot of options if you want to go to a bar, restaurant or sporting game. But what if you want to do something where you can have fun with anyone from your best friend to your grandmother? That’s where Pinot’s Palette comes in. Mother-daughter duo Deb Nemec and Kelly Flowers co-own two Pinot’s Palette franchises, with locations in Prairie Village and Leawood. It all started with…