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Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D., accepts position of chief of staff, joining Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace in the Office of the President.

Best in Class: Using America's New Business Plan's Four Pillars as a Model for Increasing Access to Procurement Opportunities deep dive cover

The federal government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the whole world, spending over $630 billion each year. In recent years, small businesses have experienced a vast decline in their participation rate in federal contracts; new entrants that are small businesses have declined 79% from 2005-2019, driving a renewed effort among policymakers […]

Three people pose for a photo at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Small Business Celebration: Fahteema Parrish, left, holds the "Mr. K Award" in her hands; Daniel Smith stands in the center; and Shakia Webb is to the right.

Here’s a guide to welcome Kansas City entrepreneurs into the capital ecosystem and onto a path toward funding.

ProX students stand on a stage holding an oversized check made out to Lead to Read for $5,000 grand prize.

The ProX student showcase brought together interns, employers, and the community to reward the growth and learning gained through the completion of the six-week professional experience.

Dr. Christopher Emdin speaks to Amplify attendees at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center

Explore themes, topics, and photos from previous Amplify conferences.

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace begins role in August 2023.

Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace is president and chief executive officer of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, a private, nonpartisan foundation that provides access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography. Working across the public service, academic, and philanthropic sectors, Dr. Burns-Wallace carries a […]

Three racially diverse students wear safety goggles behind a laptop computer that controls the robot they built for the FIRST Robotics spring competition, 2023.

FIRST Robotics teams in Kansas City cultivate a culture of competition, collaboration, and inclusion.

Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development with the U.S. Department of Commerce, speaks into a microphone on stage at the Capital Innovation Summit. Philip Gaskin, vice president of Entrepreneurship with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, sits beside her on stage.

U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo says significant economic legislation is an opportunity to build an inclusive economic future.

Fahteema Parrish, president and founder of Parrish & Sons Construction, holds the Mr. K Award she received at the KC Chamber Small Business Celebration, and is embraced by Lisa Ginter, CEO of Community America Credit Union.

Joe Reardon breaks down how the KC Chamber works to support small business and bolster entrepreneurship-focused economic development in Kansas City.