City of Fountains, City of Artists! Made in KC MarketPlace
The Plaza's Best New Store!
We loved everything about this new local hotspot! For the past two years, Promote KC has been highlighting local entrepreneurs, artists, makers, chefs,...
Spring in KC Local Spotlight: Posh Trunk
Posh Trunk didn't start with the cute pink camper. It started as a dream in 2011 between two childhood friends. One had the fashion and buying experience, one...
KC Local Gift Guide 2017: Local Gift #1: Designs by Patterson
Designs By Patterson
Anna & Matt of Designs By Patterson create stipple art. Stipple art is created using a technique, where a series of dots are used to...
LUSH and Designs By Patterson, Giving Back to Veterans
Designs By Patterson
Matt and Anna Patterson, owners of Designs by Patterson create stipple art, an art that is done by using a technique, where a series of...
Local Spotlight: Kicking off Holiday Shopping in Parkville
Holiday Shopping in Parkville
Farmhouse Collection
When you walk into Farmhouse Collection, the first thing you notice is the wonderful smell- the focus of the store is hand poured...
Local Find #12: KC Holiday Gift Guide: Something Sweet Vintage Boutique
Give Something Sweet!
Still looking for some last minute gifts? We have found the sweetest local boutique there is, full of charming home decor including furniture, unique prints,...
Local Find #11: KC Holiday Gift Guide: Coki Bijoux
A Little Jewel from Paris in the Heart of KC
Coki Reardon, owner and creater of Coki Bijoux, grew up in KC, but moved to Paris in 1990...
Local Find #10: KC Holiday Gift Guide: Sav-Art Gallery
Deck the Halls (and Walls!) with Michael Savage Originals!
Mike Savage grew up in Kansas, first in the Strawberry Hill area in KCK and then, attending KU in...
Local Find #9: KC Holiday Gift Guide: Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro
We met the mother-daughter duo of Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro about a year ago, when I tasted a bite at a pop-up! This Brazilian candy is Kansas City's...
Local Find #8: Holiday Gift Guide: Carly Rae Studio
Local Artist's Whimsical Artwork
Carly, the artist behind Carly Rae Studio, lives in Kansas City and her artwork is a breath of fresh air. Her beautiful detailed prints...
Local Find #6 and #7: KC Holiday Gift Guide: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
The Gifts that Keep on Giving!
Need a quick easy gift for a hostess, friend, or co-worker? There are two easy gifts that we found that both support...
Local Find #3 and #4: KC Holiday Gifts: Adopt Don’t Shop KC Gear
We are combining #3 and #4 for a reason- buying something at www.adoptdontshopkc.com will not only bring a gift to a special someone (or pet) in your...
Local Find #2: KC Local Holiday Gifts: SunKissed Earth Jewelry
Handmade Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Natalie McClelland, owner of SunKissed Earth Jewelry has had a passion for making jewelry for a long time- it started at summer camp in the...
25 Days of Local Finds: KC Holiday Gifts
Promote KC is a blog about cool stuff in KC. We love hunting down the small but mighty local entrepreneurs, makers, artists, and businesses and sharing with...
Giving Thanks: We Rock The Spectrum
A Place You Never Have to Say Sorry
As a mom of two children with Autism, this post is both business and personal. Business: highlighting this wonderful new...