KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers eastern Jackson County, including Blue Springs and Independence. Share your story idea with Claire.
When the Kansas City Chiefs win, local businesses say they win. So with the team coming into the 2024 NFL season as back-to-back Super Bowl champions, business owners are preparing for another hopeful year.
Queen Bee Boutiques in Blue Springs is home to 225 small businesses. There is everything Chiefs in there, from the usual tees and sweatshirts to candles, home decor, Christmas ornaments and sparkling shoes.
Owners Casie and David Bateman said they’ve noticed more and more of their vendors leaning into the red and yellow.
“We have definitely seen a big increase in vendors taking on a role of fulfillment for KC and the Chiefs and promoting and we love seeing the community come together,” said David Bateman.
Especially after the latest Super Bowl win, the Bateman’s said Queen Bee was buzzing.
“People were …