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The 5,750 sq. ft. health care center being built on the north end will offer a full suite of health services.

Progress on new construction was slow last year in south Kansas City.

The Benson Event Space will hold its Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, February 22 at noon.

“The concept is more than an event space because you can host out-of-town guests.”

“This space has been an integral part of Martin City for over a century and brings so much character.”

“We’re trying to help train these young women in entrepreneurship so they can build their own brands.”

“I learned how to make bean-to-bar chocolate during the COVID-19 pandemic and found it fascinating.”

“Many of our customers are professional trades workers who want to stop in, find what they need and then head out quickly to their job site or workshop.”

“While it is bitter-sweet for us not to have a storefront where we can interact with customers on a daily basis, we were born from an events company and that’s where we really thrive.”

The new healthcare hub will provide more services at the new location, including dental, prenatal and pediatric care. 

“We will have to attract people into this field with new incentives, We have to show the next generation how rewarding this career can be.”

“I want this to be an inclusive environment and safe space for LGBTQ+, which is very near and dear to my heart.”

“It’s not a happy time. I will miss the 47 people here who were family.” 

“I walked into one of the Real Deals in Iowa about two years ago and immediately fell in love with the store. I said to my husband that day that we needed to try to bring one of these to Kansas City.”

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