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10 Free Business-Boosting Resources You Can Access at the Library

What’s everywhere, free and filled with entrepreneurial goodness? It’s the library! And you won’t just find that help in books. Kansas City’s library systems are chock full of resources and guidance from experts to help small business owners. Whether you’re wondering if starting a business is right for you or looking...

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Chamber Luncheon: How to Leverage Your Local Library for Business Success

No matter what stage your business is at, it can always benefit from research and skill development. Learn how to use the free Square One Small Business Services that Mid-Continent Public Library offers to find information on your industry, customers, and even your competition, plus other helpful tools. This session will...

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Want to Start a Food Business in KC? This 2-Day Conference Will Show You How

The Food Business Conference features tips, tricks and eats from June 10-11 at the Midwest Genealogy Center in Independence, Missouri.

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From Product to Vegan Food Truck to Restaurant in 2 Years: How Mattie’s Foods Did It

India Pernell and Arvelisha Williams never intended to start a food business ... but they successfully hit every major type of culinary enterprise in their voyage with Mattie's Foods.

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How a Startup-Savvy Duo Elevates Underrepresented Entrepreneurs amid COVID

See how two college-friends-turned-serial-entrepreneurs are giving back and helping underrepresented doers, dreamers and makers find business success.

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The Path Less Traveled: How Urban Hikes KC Founder Re-Imagined Her Business

Lisa Peña of Urban Hikes KC wasn't sure how to start a business. But Block Knowledge and other KC business resources helped make it happen.

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Here’s How KC Entrepreneurs Can Meet One On One With Business Pros (at No Cost)

Pair Up with a Pro matches Kansas City entrepreneurs with business professionals for help with taxes, grant writing, paperwork and more at no cost.

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

Grab your business calendar. Network Builder Jenny Miller recommends these events and classes to grow your Kansas City business or startup.

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

Grab your business calendar. Network Builder Jenny Miller recommends these events and classes to grow your Kansas City business or startup.

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

Grab your business calendar. Network Navigator Leslie Walton recommends these events and classes to grow your Kansas City business or startup.

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