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Lesly Romo, UMKC Student Entrepreneur of the Year, speaks during the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management annual Entrepreneur of the Year awards at Copaken Stage at the H&R Block Headquarters; photo by Nikki Overfelt Chifalu, Startland News