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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.

DeAngela Burns-Wallace

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

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.

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.

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