...BizCare office and the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC) — are expected to be used to support build-out, inventory, and operational costs for retail pop-up activations. The initiative... Read more
...well as KC Bizcare’s “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition. Williams envisioned transitioning the business to employee ownership, but as he discussed the idea with his team, it... Read more
...own strategy for participating,” Whelpley added. ICYMI: Kauffman targets $250K grant toward vacant storefront revitalization as World Cup looms The KC2026 team expects to work with organizations KC BizCare, KCSourceLink... Read more
World Cup will produce KC small biz millionaires in just weeks, leaders say, but it’s only the start
...Entrepreneurship Leaders Network, Janá Wagner, division manager for KC BizCare, and Tracy Whelpley, director of regional impact for KC2026, during a panel discussing the FIFA World Cup and small business.... Read more
...Wagner, division manager for the City of Kansas City’s Small Business Division, KC BizCare. To showcase the program’s reach, Wagner also unveiled a digital Outdoor Dining Trail featuring all of... Read more
...play a visible, meaningful role as thousands of visitors explore Kansas City for the first time,” said Jana Wagner, division manager of KC BizCare, which is coordinating the storefront revitalization... Read more
...mentorship to entrepreneurs, to Kiva KC, a zero-interest microloan program supported in partnership with KC BizCare. These resources, Bowers says, are about more than capital; they’re about creating viable, long-term... Read more
...mine.” Esther Ladipo Hill, social impact manager at DoorDash, expressed gratitude to Lucas, KC BizCare, the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and Pathway Financial Education for their efforts to champion... Read more
...in-person approach? Check out its classes and events offerings. On the city government side, look to KC BizCare, the city’s business launch and support hub. It also offers a multi-section... Read more
...Gates Foundation. “The Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant to KC BizCare will help level the playing field for small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing essential business readiness training,” Lucas said.... Read more
