Local Business Owner Highlight

Our Local Business Owner Highlight shines a spotlight on the amazing entrepreneurs shaping our community. Each feature celebrates their passion, creativity, and the unique impact they bring to our neighborhoods.

Know a local business owner who deserves recognition? Nominate them and help us share their story!

Meet Anakin DeBoe - The chair of Trans Guys Gather KC

What is your name and pronouns, the name of your business, where you are located, and what is the mission or purpose of your business? My name is Anakin DeBoe. I'm a trans man (he/him) and I'm the chair of Trans Guys Gather KC, a social gathering organization dedicated to creating spaces that welcome and celebrate trans people, especially trans men. Trans Guys Gather was started in 2024 in Portland, Oregon. I was approached by the founder and launched KC's chapter in Septembe

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Mar 303 min read

Meet Tay Johnson - Owner Of The Code Tattoo Studio

What is your name and pronouns, the name of your business, where you are located, and what is the mission or purpose of your business? My name is Tay Johnson, pronouns are She/ Her, I am the owner of The Code Tattoo Studio located in Kansas City Mo. The purpose behind The Code Tattoo Studio was never just to open another tattoo shop. I wanted to build a space where people feel comfortable, respected, and inspired when they sit in the chair. Tattoos represent chapters of peopl

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Mar 163 min read