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Kansas City Entrepreneur Classes, Workshops Can Move Your Business to the Top of the Class

Going back to school isn’t just for kids. Now, you too can join the class that will help you get your business started on the right foot. KCSourceLink’s 230+ Resource Partners offer a variety of free and low-cost sessions and workshops. Whether you want to see if your idea has legs...

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THE LITTLE DESK: CONVERSATIONS ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP- Session 5

UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost...

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The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship – Session 4

UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost...

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The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship – Session 3

UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost...

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The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship – Session 2

UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost...

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The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship – Session 1

UMKC, The Porter House KC and KCSourceLink are hosting The Little Desk, a series of master classes designed to introduce new and aspiring entrepreneurs to Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Session 1 - 10/2/23: The Entrepreneurial Mindset - Featuring Dontavious Young, CEO, Equal Minded Café. Hosted at Equal Minded Café - 4327 Troost...

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Business, BBQ And The Chiefs

Calling all Black MasterMind Group members, alumni, students and friends: join us for our annual cookout and celebration. DUES Paying members + 1 guest are FREE. All others $5. It’s time to have some fun…we’ve worked hard all year, now it’s time to have some fun. Registration required...

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How Any Business Can Grow with Influencer Marketing: 5 KC Social Media Experts Share Top Tips

Want to expand the reach of your business? Working with a social media influencer to create sponsored content can be a powerful way to attract new customers, advance your brand’s exposure and gain credibility. Research shows 50% of millennials trust recommendations from influencers and have bought a product based on...

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Vine Street Brewing Co., Years in the Making, Is about More Than Serving Suds

The much-anticipated Vine Street Brewing Co. opened its doors in June 2023, becoming the first Black-owned brewery in the state of Missouri, but co-owners Kemet Coleman, Elliott Ivory and Woodie Bonds Jr. have dedicated their efforts to realizing this dream since 2020.  Coleman, the brewery’s director of marketing and experiences, was...

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This KC startup is improving the college admissions process for high school students

Kansas City startup VU Scholarships is on a mission to change the way high school students enter and progress through the college enrollment pipeline. The company’s platform matches high school students with college scholarships ahead of application. The idea behind the company was initially conceived by Edward Marquez in 2015. Edward grew and implemented this...

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