201 Rejected Resumes Inspire KC Tech Entrepreneur’s Startup to Help Job Seekers

After Hasan Ali graduated with a master's, hundreds of his applications were rejected. But all those rejections would inspired him to help other job seekers.

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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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This KC Chemist-Turned-Entrepreneur Helps Clients Break into $89B Cosmetics Industry

Cosmetics chemical engineer Carrissa Dowdy wanted to start her own beauty line but uncovered a much bigger need that inspired a new business idea.

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Conquering the Pitch: ‘Batman and Robin’ KC Tech Duo Thwart ‘No’ on Funding Journey

See how the dynamic duo behind KC-based The Vendors Assistant app were able to conquer the pitch on the path to project funding.

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See How These UBGI Scholarships Can Help You Start, Grow Your KC Business

These courses will help you take your business to the next level and offer scholarships for top-tier, low-cost business education.

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New Competition Awards $30K in Total Micro-Grants to 16 Alums of KC Business Program

Sixteen early-stage entrepreneurs and very small businesses were awarded a total of $30,000 in cash prizes in a new micro-grant competition.

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10 Most-Popular Kansas City Entrepreneur Stories You Loved in 2019

You couldn't stop reading and watching these 10 Kansas City entrepreneur stories in 2019.

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Take a $75 Class, Enter a Micro-Grant Competition to Potentially Win Thousands

Alums and new entrepreneurs of the Urban Business Growth Initiative program can enter a video contest to win micro-grants, with a top prize of at least $5,000.

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Low- and No-Cost Classes to Help You Start, Grow Your Business in KC’s Urban Core

These courses will help you take your business to the next level and offer scholarships for top-tier, low-cost business education.

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