UMKC Innovation Center partners with the university and the community to spark and sustain entrepreneurial efforts within our region and across the country.

KCSourceLink connects KC entrepreneurs to the right resource at the right time.

MOSourceLink connects Missouri entrepreneurs to the right resource at the right time.

Whiteboard2Boardroom connects entrepreneurs and businesses to technologies available for licensing.

Digital Sandbox KC provides early-stage proof-of-concept support for digital products.

Missouri Small Business & Technology Development Center provides technical assistance to startup and existing businesses.

ScaleUP! Kansas City helps businesses with revenues around $200K scale toward their first $1 million.

Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers helps local businesses obtain government contracts.

KCInvestED helps investors learn more about investing in KC startups.

SourceLink® helps communities nationwide build vibrant and vital entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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Grain Valley Partnership

The Grain Valley Chamber Partnership is dedicated to being the primary advocate for businesses in the Grain Valley area by promoting economic development, providing educational resources and partnering with our members to improve the business environment and community image.

About

The mission of the Grain Valley Partnership is to promote and nurture business interaction and economic development within the community of Grain Valley, Mo.

The following events and programs are available to its members and some non-members:

  • Luncheon speaker series
  • Evening Networking Events
  • Legislative Day in Jefferson City
  • Annual Awards Ceremony

Services

Business Planning

  • Demographic/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Research

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing an Existing Business

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Forecast
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Lease Review
  • Revitalization
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Tax Credits
  • Watershed Planning

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Tax Credits

Human Resources

  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives

Libraries and Research Organizations

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development
  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing/Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Market Research

Networking Organizations

  • Geographically Based
  • Small Business/General

Office, Incubator, Accelerator, Laboratory, Kitchen and Meeting Space

  • Office Space
  • Retail Space
  • Site Location

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Business Issues Related to a Specific City
  • Missouri Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Site Location
  • Startup Classes

Tax Services

  • State Tax Credit Information
  • Tax Credits
Primary ContactTimothy Russell
Address1450 SW Eagle Parkway
Grain Valley, MO 64029
Phone(816) 443-5162

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We want to be your connection to Kansas City entrepreneurship. Call 816-235-6500 or email us to talk to our Resource Navigators about how to grow your business or to learn how to connect with KC entrepreneurship.

4747 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
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info@kcsourcelink.com
816-235-6500

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