May 19, 2026
How to Create Joy with Vending Machines with Steph Krim
Steph Krim, founder of Good Things Vending, joins Notes From Chicago to share how she transformed old snack vending machines into one of Chicago’s most innovative community art platforms.
From sourcing vintage machines to supporting hundreds of local artists, Steph discusses:
- Starting Good Things Vending from scratch
- Entrepreneurship and creative risk-taking
- Building a Chicago-based brand
- CTA collaborations and future expansion
- Why Chicago is central to her mission
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- Website: https://www.goodthingsvending.com
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