How They Funded It: blooom Flourishes with the Right Funders

“The 401(k) is what will determine if these people will ever be able to leave work and have any type of dignified retirement,” says Chris Costello. “Up to this point, the only solution they’ve been given is a DIY manual, resources on the Internet and online calculators.”

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Springboard Creative Channels the Force to Leap Boldly

Call him the evanglist. Springboard Creative's Kevin Fullerton is dedicated to finding, grooming and keeping talent right here in Kansas City.

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How Kansas City Supports Early-Stage Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs in KC are not alone. Resource Partners in the KCSourceLink network step in to help give lift and momentum to homegrown businesses.

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A Look Back: SwimZip Dives Head First into the Shark Tank

SwimZip was selected by the KC Chamber as a top 10 small business of the year in 2018. Here's how the owner, Betsy Johnson, got her start.

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This Week: Classes and Events to Grow your Kansas City Business

Grab your business calendar—recommended events and classes for growing your Kansas City-based business or startup from network navigator, Leslie Walton.

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We Create KC: KCSourceLink Reports on KC Entrepreneurship

We Create KC tracks and measure the six imperatives identified as key areas of entrepreneurship-led economic development: connectivity, capital, talent, innovation, awareness and corporate engagement.

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Infographic: Female Entrepreneurship by the Numbers

Women entrepreneurs are starting more businesses and growing faster than ever before. Here's what we can do to keep the momentum going.

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Want to Start a Business in Kansas City’s Urban Core? Apply for an UBGI Scholarship Now

You can save hundreds of dollars on top notch business feasibility classes at the UMKC SBTDC with a UBGI scholarship. Apply before they're gone!

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Want to Start a Business in Kansas City’s Urban Core? Apply Now for a UBGI Scholarship

You can save hundreds of dollars on top notch business feasibility classes at the UMKC SBTDC with a UBGI scholarship. Apply before they're gone!

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How KC’s Entrepreneurial Community Ranks Nationally

People around the globe have their eyes on the good work and results of Kansas City's entrepreneurs: successful startups, jobs and much more

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