Kansas City Entrepreneurship News

Read about great things going on for businesses in the Kansas City area.

Mindy Rocha of CJ Industries LLC Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Main Street, Second Stage, Women and Business

From Toiling in the Basement to Helping Build the KC Airport: See How This Construction Entrepreneur Did It

Mindy Rocha’s dad and grandfather were pipefitters by trade. When she was in her early teens, her dad started his...

Content creator Kasim Hardaway shows off some tasty grub. Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Networking, Startup, Women and Business

How to Be an Influencer and Content Creator, According to 6 Pros Who Made It Their Career

If you’re wondering about how to be an influencer or content creator, we built this blog to show you how...

Routine Success co-founders Conor Kelly (left) and Matt Gunter (right). Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, Startup, Technology

This KC Startup is on a Journey to Support People on the Autism Spectrum

Kansas City, Missouri-based startup Routine Success was conceived in 2016, with a focus on helping neurodiverse children thrive in both...

A pawn chess piece wears a crown Business Growth, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, Main Street, Microenterprise, Startup

Meet the 10 Businesses Competing for $40,000 in Prizes at the 2023 AltCap Your Biz Pitch Competition

AltCap has announced the 10 finalists for its annual AltCap you Biz Pitch Competition taking place at this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week...

A panel at GEWKC 2022 Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, International Ties, Legal Issues, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Networking, Second Stage, Shop Local, Startup

GEWKC 2023 Insiders’ Guide: How to Make the Most of Global Entrepreneurship Week – KC

Ready to connect, learn and grow? Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City is the place to be! Nov. 13-19, business...

GEWKC attendees mingle after a session. Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Community, Innovation-Led, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Networking, Nonprofit Development, Second Stage, Shop Local, Startup, Tax Planning, Technology, Women and Business

10 Reasons You’ve Gotta Attend Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City

It’s the same old question: What’s in it for me? With Global Entrepreneurship Week – Kansas City, the answer is:...

Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City 2023 Business Growth, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Community, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, International Ties, Legal Issues, Main Street, Marketing/Sales, Microenterprise, Networking, Second Stage, Shop Local, Startup, Tax Planning, Technology

GEWKC: Build Your Agenda from 100+ Sessions for Nov. 13-19

Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City, the metro’s largest annual, multiday educational event for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners,...

Dr. Shelley Cooper of Diversity Telehealth, Brandy Archie of AskSAMIE and Jackie Nguyen Cafe Cà Phê display their awards at funding competitions. Business Growth, Entrepreneurs in Action, Funding and Finances, Innovation-Led, Main Street, Startup, Women and Business

15 Top Business Pitch Tips from KC Entrepreneurs Who Got Funded

Pitching your business is like crafting the perfect story. It's an art that requires finesse, authenticity and a deep understanding...