2020 Uncommon Voices TEST EDIT for Scheduled Post As 2020 comes to a close, we asked some of the fascinating people we’ve had the privilege to work with recently to share their thoughts around systems change, new “normals,” how the events 2020 have impacted them, and what it will take to keep our communities moving forward, together. Jenny Poon, Founder/CEO, […]
Angel McGee Manager of Communications and OutreachKansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy Uncommon Voices 2020
Alumni Alumni A tribute to the 800+ student legacy of Kauffman Scholars. During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman. “You have to know how beautiful it is to stand up here, and look across this room, and to see these scholars, these leaders, these […]
Assistant Secretary Castillo talks federal investment in entrepreneurial ecosystems and capital access July 11, 2023 U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo says significant economic legislation is an opportunity to build an inclusive economic future.
A complex, inclusive ecosystem fuels the engine for economic growth June 30, 2023 Joe Reardon breaks down how the KC Chamber works to support small business and bolster entrepreneurship-focused economic development in Kansas City.
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Removing Barriers (2023) June 27, 2023 The Kauffman Foundation continues to recognize, with urgency, the significance of the role new and existing businesses play in local, regional, and the national economy. This report continues our series of sharing the state of capital access for entrepreneurs highlighting the need for innovative products and models to improve capital delivery systems.