Tucked away off of 37th and Southwest, you’ll find Whiskers KC, a cozy spot where shelves of all different heights are filled with books, games and. . .well, cats. The first of its kind in Kansas City, this café and kitty haven has partnered up with the KC Pet Project to promote the adoption of rescue cats. In the lounge, visitors can socialize with the cats, whether they’re looking for…
jowler creek
A Platte City vineyard and winery just won big for its commitment to sustainability. Jowler Creek Vineyard and Winery was recently awarded a gold medal in Botanical Research Institute of Texas’ (BRIT) International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing competition. Jowler Creek is also a Thinking Bigger 25 Under 25 award winner from the class of 2016. BRIT’s international recognition addresses three key factors of sustainability — environmental, economic and…
VUCA mindfulness emotional intelligence
Next week, corporate wellness business INDULGE will launch the INTEGRATE kick-off event for HR and business professionals as well as corporate leaders. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at lululemon on the Country Club Plaza. The program focuses on integrating both work and life to enhance professionals’ wellness and well-being. Learning how to integrate life and work, INDULGE founder Sarah Buchanan says, can have…
Rau Construction
There aren’t many companies in the Kansas City area that can claim roots as far back as the 1870s, but Rau Construction is a rare breed. The family business was founded in 1870 in Solingen, Germany, then moved to Kansas City around 1905. Since then, Rau Construction has been maintained and operated as a family-owned company. The company’s projects include structures such as churches, office buildings, retail, schools, industrial complexes,…
Social Apex
Founded in July 2018, Social Apex Media is a multimedia marketing agency that helps companies cultivate and distribute a personal brand across the digital landscape. “Our specialty is translating and communicating business’ stories and qualities across the digital space,” said Chief Experience Officer (CXO) Sam Kulikov. “We want to convey a business’ personality and brand across any and all channels.” The Social Apex team features what Kulikov calls a “wide…