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Mayor of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, Quinton Lucas is joined by DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D., president and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, as well as other key stakeholders during the announcement that out of 300+ applications nationwide, Kansas City was selected as one of 31 communities to be designated a Tech Hub by the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act.

The KC BioHub coalition, focused on manufacturing vaccine-related biologics, now has the opportunity to receive up to $70 million in funding.

Board of Trustees - Oct 2023

Carlos Rangel, Carmen Tapio, and Maurice Watson bring powerful mix of expertise and energy to the Foundation.

A Kauffman Scholars alum poses in front of the KSI Legacy Wall inside the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center.

During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman.

Susan-Klusmeier

Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D., accepts position of chief of staff, joining Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace in the Office of the President.

Three people pose for a photo at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Small Business Celebration: Fahteema Parrish, left, holds the "Mr. K Award" in her hands; Daniel Smith stands in the center; and Shakia Webb is to the right.

Here’s a guide to welcome Kansas City entrepreneurs into the capital ecosystem and onto a path toward funding.

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