Are you a small business owner having trouble securing capital? You might be in luck! AltCap, a Kansas City-based community development financial institution in the KCSourceLink Resource Partner Network, has been approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a lender for the Community Advantage Pilot Loan Program. With this new...
Your approach to marketing and branding can make or break your business. As a founder, you must find the most effective ways to tell your story, reach your target customers and make meaningful connections. When it comes to engagement, building loyalty and driving sales, social media content creators and influencers...
New business owners often learn by trial and error. But there is an easier way. KCSourceLink’s Resource Partners offer a wide variety of free or low-cost information sessions, classes and workshops. Whether you want to see if your idea resonates or you’re wondering how to get the word out, there’s a...
Kansas City-based Parrish & Sons Construction has been crowned the Mr. K Award winner for 2023. As part of its annual small business awards program, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce honored the company with the award during a luncheon June 14. Founded in 2015 by Fahteema Parrish, Parrish & Sons...
Economic development is a vital ingredient to move every community and region forward, and often the catalyst to spark economic growth comes from institutions within the community, like universities. The Economic Development Administration’s University Center program enables organizations within universities, like the University of Missouri - Kansas City Innovation Center, to...
There’s no way around it: Starting a new business is a lot of work. Fortunately, Kansas City is filled with experts ready to lend a helping hand. This summer, KCSourceLink’s Resource Partners are offering a ton of classes and events to help you build your new venture. Whether you’re starting from...
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are constantly trying to acquire new skills and knowledge to survive and thrive in the competitive business landscape. While reading an insightful business book is a great way to gain knowledge and wisdom, not everyone has time in their busy schedule to read. So what should a busy...
Scale VC, a venture capital fund based in Columbia, Missouri, has announced the closing of a $5 million fund that will invest in and support early-stage tech founders. Through the new fund, Scale VC will invest $50,0000-$150,000 in 30-40 companies over the next three years. The new fund includes a $1 million...
As an entrepreneur, there is a good chance you started your business from home, whether it was in a spare bedroom, at your kitchen table or at a nearby coffee shop. And while launching your business from home has its perks, it can also have its drawbacks. Working from home...
With more and more companies, startups and small businesses embracing a hybrid office model, the demand for flexible workspaces has exploded over the last few years — and Kansas City has been no exception. Coworking spaces in the Kansas City metro offer comfortable working environments for those looking to complete a...
