KC Business Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs
Date and Time
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Location
On-line event
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Fees/Admission
FREE
Description
Kansas City has an extensive Ecosystem to support businesses, some specifically focused on supporting the success of Black businesses. In this ‘hands-on, how-to’ event you will learn about a segment of the available community resources which can help you as a Black business owner or aspiring entrepreneur. The Ecosystem consists of Chambers and Associations, Businesses Enablers and Funding Institutions that provide support to entrepreneurs. Some of these institutions are led by Black business executives and focus specifically on supporting Black businesses.
Listen, Learn and Get Inspired to launch and grow your own business! Kansas City business leaders will discuss their organizations, programs and results.
• Host: Isaac Collins, Purposeful Profit Academy, Yogurtini, & Superhero Yoga
• Simone Curls, Prospect Business Association of Kansas City
• Nia Richardson, KC BizCare
• David Neal, Missouri Small Business Development Center
• Dr. Donnetta Watson, Entrepreneurial Resource and Training Center
• Brandon Calloway, G.I.F.T. (Generating Income for Tomorrow)
• Shanee’ Kimber, UMB Bank
• Remarks from Kansas City SCORE Community Strategic Alliance and the SBA