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Economist Rob Fairlie says the most recent update of the Kauffman Indicators of Entrepreneurship’s Early-Stage Entrepreneurship data illustrates a highly resilient entrepreneurial community in the face of COVID-19 as well as extended growth in self-starters among emerging majorities, specifically among Latino founders.

Friday, November 10, 2023 Friday’s conference kick-off began with networking and Real Men Teach Founder Curtis Valentine, who guided participants in a networking and team-building activity to build and foster connections. Saturday, November 11, 2023 Saturday morning we opened with an early morning optional yoga session led by Dr. Auburn Ellis with Studio 5400.   The […]

As we enter the New Year, those who work toward an economy that works for everyone share their enthusiasm, apprehensions, and projections as they consider what’s next.

4:30-7:00 p.m. Reception & Networking 5:15-5:30 p.m. Welcome Trese Booze, Senior DirectorEwing Marion Kauffman Foundation Edgar Palacios, FounderLatinx Education Collaborative and Revolución Educativa 5:30-6:30 p.m. Conference Kick-off Curtis Valentine, FounderReal Men Teach 6:30-7:00 p.m. Networking & Close 7:45-8:15 a.m. Chair Yoga (optional) Dr. Auburn Ellis, Founder & Lead ArtistSTUDIO 5400 8:00-8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30-8:40 a.m. […]

This report presents national trends in early-stage entrepreneurship for the years 1996-2021 in the United States, as well as trends for specific demographic groups when possible.

Ron Busby, Sr., president and CEO of U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., discusses the state of Black business, how policy can impact a more equitable economy, and what’s making him optimistic about the future.

The unprecedented rise of business applications during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised a number of questions as to what will become of these businesses – whether they become employers, how long it takes them to do so, and how new employer businesses are shaping the landscape of employer firms across the nation.

The need for access to opportunity, funding, knowledge, and support is greater than ever before to ensure that historically underserved entrepreneurs are able to access the capital required to survive and thrive.

A panel discussion offered insights from local entrepreneurs as well as promising developments in equitable access to financing and technical support needed for entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses in the Kansas City.

Panelists discuss how the landscape is changing for entrepreneurship in the United States and what this means for policymakers and entrepreneurship support organizations in the months and years ahead. Watch the full forum below.