Inclusive Prosperity Through Innovation and Entrepreneurship Panelists discuss the research, policies, and programs at the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive prosperity. Watch the full forum below.
5 ways local businesses are benefiting from Real World Learning Real World Learning provides valuable experiences not only for students, but also for business partners. Professionals from JE Dunn, CommunityAmerican Credit Union, Diagnostic Imaging, South KC Chamber, and Webco Manufacturing share how their business benefited from working with high school students.
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Dr. Monique W. Morris wants to deconstruct the stereotypes of Black girls August 25, 2021 A Q&A with Morris and Dr. Lateshia Woodley delves into the issues raised by the documentary and book Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in School.
Vincular y Aprovechar Activos en Ecosistemas Empresariales para Abordar Retos y Crisis ECOSISTEMAS EN ACCIÓN: PRÁCTICAS DESDE EL TERRENO El siguiente artículo ha sido traducido de la versión original en inglés. Por favor tenga en cuenta que la mayoría de los links y recursos proporcionados en el artículo son en inglés al menos que sean etiquetados ‘en español’ en la sección de Recursos. Practica Clave Cuando una […]
Alayna Smith Alayna Smith is a program officer in Kansas City Civic for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she plays an active changemaking role within the Kansas City community and is primarily responsible for leading the after-school initiative. As an educator supporting underserved communities for more than 15 years, Smith is dedicated to shattering the status […]
Their finest hour: Coming together for children and families August 10, 2021 With schools closed during the pandemic, an alliance of nonprofit leaders showed quiet heroics by taking the risk to set up learning centers without funding in place, or an end in sight.
Linking and Leveraging Assets in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems to Address Challenges and Crises ECOSYSTEMS IN ACTION: PRACTICES FROM THE FIELD Key Practice When a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic hits local communities, inequalities are magnified. Organizations have the power to pool their resources to meet these challenges. Linking and leveraging assets across organizations in an entrepreneurial ecosystem is a practice that can be used to help communities and […]
Incentives for Entrepreneurial Firms August 2, 2021 The purpose of this report is to provide practitioners and policymakers with insights regarding the use of business incentives and guidance for offering incentives to entrepreneurial firms.
Kauffman Foundation appoints three Kansas City leaders to Board of Trustees July 28, 2021 Appointees bring deep financial acumen, community engagement, and a history of working with Mr. Kauffman to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.