Rebecca of Virgil's Plant Shop
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Rebecca Hamilton has always loved plants. After moving back to Kansas City, she decided to take her passion for plants and start her business. After graduating from
LaunchU
this spring, she launched her business on July 12th. Rebecca says that the class "helped me think through things I didn't know that I didn't know. The information on accounting and taxes was also very helpful."
Virgil's Plant Shop is home to a variety of tropical houseplants, traveling wherever needed to meet the many plant enthusiasts and novices alike of the Kansas City area. Their converted mini school bus allows them the unique privilege of popping up at local markets, special events, and art walks. At Virgil’s Plant Shop, they continually strive to bring you the joy of taking home a new plant baby alongside a curated collection of plant accessories made by local artists in a unique atmosphere.
Let Virgil’s Plant Shop come to you! Send them a message on
Facebook
or
Instagram
about where you would like to see us.
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Orientation Dates:
Monday, August 19 | 6-7pm
Monday, September 9 | 6-7pm
Location:
Class schedule:
Mondays from 6-9pm (September 16, 23, &
30; October 7, 14, 21 & 28; November 4)
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LaunchU is used in over 100 locations across the U.S. to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business, even when they have little or no business background.
With LaunchU, you will develop a start-up plan that will help you not only start but SUCCEED in business.
Attendance at one of the FREE orientations is recommended. Dates, times, and locations are listed above.
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Women2Women National Conversations Tour comes to KC
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Join the
Women2Women National Conversations Tour
on September 26th for an open and candid conversation. This is an inclusive environment where women can talk freely about the issues of the day and what Washington can better do to address them.
This panel discussion will feature:
- Kelly Sievers, Women's Capital Connection
- Adrienne B. Haynes, SEED Law, LLC
- Wendy Doyle, The Women's Foundation
- Dr. Susan B. Wilson, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Business News & Resources
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Nonprofit Startup Resources
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Find helpful resources for starting a nonprofit, such as checklists, nonprofit associations, legal support, and government agencies.
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The
Women's Business Center
offers microloan products to support small businesses in the Kansas City metro area. Each loan recipient will receive structured technical assistance support in the development of their business and access to a Financial Coach.
We offer loans of up to $25,000 for existing businesses, including loans for start-ups, with a special emphasis on women-owned businesses.
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Provided in partnership with the
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For upcoming Food as Medicine Everyday (FAME) program dates,
click here
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Health Benefits of Gardening
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This spring, Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center built its own FAME Garden (Food as Medicine Everyday)! The garden provides visitors and employees an opportunity to learn more about where our food comes from and how incorporating fresh garden produce in our diet results in better overall health.
Gardening can be a wonderful healthy activity and beneficial for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
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Consider the benefits of gardening!
- Breaking a sweat while tilling, planting, weeding, and harvesting is great physical activity.
- Being outside and working with plants is a great mood booster and stress reliever.
- Natural vitamin D exposure improves bone and heart health.
- Eat heathier with home grown veggies, herbs, and fruits.
- Socialize with friends and family while gardening.
Want to learn more about gardening and how to incorporate produce in a whole-foods based way of eating? Consider signing up for the FAME 12-week series. Our next series begins August 27, 2019.
www.saintlukeskc.org/FAME
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Healthy Recipe of the Month:
Quick Pesto
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Do you have a bunch of herbs and don’t know what to do with them? Consider making a delicious green sauce such as chimichurri, pesto, or salsa verde.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Combine first 4 ingredients in blender.
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Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil.
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Add cheese and salt; blend until smooth.
Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Top with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.)
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