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INCLŪSIV gym opens wellness to people struggling to adapt in a world that too often excludes them

January 2, 2026

After more than a decade trying to fit into places that weren’t built with accessibility in mind, Wesley Hamilton’s private wellness space in Midtown is opening the new year with a fresh perspective on healing, growing and thriving — free from judgment, questions, and the urge to meet someone else’s expectations, the founder said. INCLŪSIV

MTC advances deputy into interim exec role ahead of critical funding push for Missouri entrepreneurs

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Filling rural eco devo gap: $2.15M grant promotes new growth for small food and farm businesses after federal cuts

January 2, 2026
ULAH closing Westwood boutique after burning the candle at both ends; here’s how the brand’s fragrance will keep burning

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Kansas City scores pro softball team for 2026: Here’s what we know about KC Diamonds

December 31, 2025
His BBQ is no joke: This comedian-turned-entrepreneur uses an inclusive menu to get families back on the same page

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BioNexus KC catalyzes 25 years of work at the crossroads of collaboration, health innovation

December 30, 2025

A quarter-century commitment to regional investment and collaboration is paying off, said Dennis Ridenour, reflecting on a timeline of impact for BioNexus KC — accelerating innovation and strengthening health outcomes in Kansas City and beyond. “This milestone is not about a single achievement; it’s about decades of collective, focused effort that have allowed our ecosystem

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INCLŪSIV gym opens wellness to people struggling to adapt in a world that too often excludes them

MTC advances deputy into interim exec role ahead of critical funding push for Missouri entrepreneurs

Filling rural eco devo gap: $2.15M grant promotes new growth for small food and farm businesses after federal cuts

ULAH closing Westwood boutique after burning the candle at both ends; here’s how the brand’s fragrance will keep burning

Kansas City scores pro softball team for 2026: Here’s what we know about KC Diamonds

His BBQ is no joke: This comedian-turned-entrepreneur uses an inclusive menu to get families back on the same page

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