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More than 100 1 Million Cups organizers gathered to collaborate, learn, and grow to serve more entrepreneurs and communities across the country.

Local community partners attended a half-day workshop that introduced the fundamentals of design thinking.

We have made commitments to thousands of students, including Dreamers, and we will continue to do everything we can to honor those pledges and provide the opportunities for which they have worked so hard.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Momentum and Maturity

Learn how the Kansas City Connector Project creates stronger networks for a more vibrant community.

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