12 Kansas City Companies That Won't Stand for Soul Sucking 9 to 5 Workdays

12 Kansas City Companies That Won't Stand for Soul Sucking 9 to 5 Workdays

We recently connected with the team at Red Nova Labs in Westwood, KS. These guys are awesome. On paper they are a leading ad agency for the self storage industry, but we quickly figured out that they are way more than that.  2:30pm ping pong breaks, edgy workspaces, and inter-office nerf gun wars are just the edge pieces. When we got to the heart of RNL, we found an environment where talent is rewarded, ambition is applauded and every day work is actually fun. 

What we found at RNL inspired an idea that led to this list. These 12 companies are pioneers, not just in business, art and technology, but they are pioneers in finding spectacular moments in everyday life. 

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Quay Coffee Talks About Getting Started in KC

Quay Coffee Talks About Getting Started in KC

Quay Coffee is only a few years old but it already feels likes a classic. Beyond their standout coffee and vibe though, Quay has become somewhat of an anchor for the River Market. It has brought a sense of community and a central meeting place for loft dwellers, Saturday loungers and people that need a break from the office. 

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6 Reasons Kansas City Loves Baldwin Denim

6 Reasons Kansas City Loves Baldwin Denim

The best way I can think to describe Baldwin Denim - a combination of the simplicity of my grandpaโ€™s workshop layered with a good bit of Brooklyn swagger. A Kansas City-based brand, Baldwin Denim has received all kinds of love and national publicity from publications like GQ, and from celebrities like JZ and Ellen. But one look at instagram and that's not why weโ€™re all such huge fans.

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