Regal Distributing CEO Alex Kopulos details how the Lenexa-based company is reaping sizable growth. For a company that's 70 years old, its methods may not be surprising — they're pretty old school: customer service, adaptation, aggressiveness.

The restaurant is a first for a Denver-based meal delivery company that specializes in whole food, plant-based meals. It's even doing its take on Kansas City barbecue with a plant-based version.

The new CEO brings more than 30 years of experience, including executive roles at companies such as De Beers S.A.

Local entrepreneurs detail how they learned about their retail products and businesses from doing pop-ups, then leveraged that knowledge into a physical storefront. One entrepreneur now has three area locations, and another says, "It’s crazy how well it worked out."

MOC BOD’s founders set out to provide the products and services, such as massage therapy and haircuts, that cater to the queer community, particularly those that identify as masculine of center.

Kansas City has been getting a lot of love recently — but not just because of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. The city is rising in appeal and others are taking note.