ScaleUP! Kansas City has announced its 14th cohort of 20 local companies who will get the coaching, perspective and connections to scale, create new jobs, open new locations and strengthen the regional economy. The program, now in its ninth year, is open to any industry and any growth-minded entrepreneur in...
Autumn is a great time for new beginnings. It’s true for elementary students, and it’s true for entrepreneurs, too! This fall, KCSourceLink’s Kansas City Resource Partners are offering a ton of free or low-cost business classes and workshops designed to help you create the solid foundation your business or side...
Forty-three companies in the KC metro have made the annual Inc. 5000 List of America’s fastest-growing companies. eHawk Solutions, a criminal justice technology company dedicated to reducing recidivism, ranked No. 84 on the list after reporting 3,727% revenue growth between 2020 and 2023. eHawk Solutions...
Joshua Lewis is a natural-born entrepreneur. As founder of UpDown Nightlife App and of Kin Seltzer, Josh has spent more than 10 years in the nightlife and alcohol industry. In this episode of “City Entrepreneur,” Joshua sits down with Zik Nwanganga to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Discover how Joshua transitioned...
KCSourceLink has announced that Global Entrepreneurship Week - Kansas City, the metro’s largest educational entrepreneurship event, has a new base camp for its 17th year. The multiday event that draws thousands to network, learn and grow will have its main in-person base camp sessions from Nov. 19-21...
You gotta watch these innovative Kansas City startups and scaling companies because they are making waves and making great businesses. Every company on the 2024 KCSourceLink Watch List received equity funding or grants in 2022 and 2023, or at least two investments or grants in 2023. With the current funding landscape,...
Superheroes: They’re just like us! Even the most powerful crime fighter has strengths and weaknesses. And they all have something to teach us about leadership, teamwork and meeting goals. Here are our fave entrepreneurial traits from the galaxy’s marvels, guardians, wonders and avengers. Which one mirrors your entrepreneurial style most?
Before she started her own business, Grace Ahn found herself at a crossroads in 2019, facing the uncertainty of a career reset. A seasoned sales engineer and IT consultant, she faced an unexpected career change after being laid off due to a company merger. During this time, Grace discovered her deep...
Your business has a brand. But as an entrepreneur or small business owner, you need one, too. Learn how branding yourself as an expert can help you grow your business or side hustle and take your professional life to new heights.
ScaleUP! Kansas City — a selective, game-changing program, offered at no cost to selected participants — is now accepting applications. Its 14th cohort runs from Aug. 8, 2024, to Nov. 21, 2024. Applications are accepted through July 25, 2024, at scaleupkc.com. “For nearly 10 years, ScaleUP! Kansas City has helped...
