Carmen Tapio Carmen Tapio, a dedicated entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO, has made it her life’s mission to drive positive change through both profit and nonprofit ventures. As the founder of North End Teleservices, LLC, Nebraska Black Women United, The NET Work Spot, and Forever North Real Estate, Mrs. Tapio continues to channel her energy into creating significant […]
Real Practical Policies for Real-World Learning: Lessons from America’s New Business Plan September 28, 2023 A changing workforce The nation’s workforce demands look vastly different today than they did just a few years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and complex technological developments across all industries continue to change the way America works. The pandemic forced the country to re-think its supply chain strategy, pivoting from a system of interdependence […]
‘You are truly his wildest dream.’ September 26, 2023 During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman.
Alumni Alumni A tribute to the 800+ student legacy of Kauffman Scholars. During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman. “You have to know how beautiful it is to stand up here, and look across this room, and to see these scholars, these leaders, these […]
Careers At the Kauffman Foundation, we believe a great workplace is built on trust, pride, and genuine connection. But true greatness comes when that experience is equitable and consistent for every employee – regardless of who they are, what they do, or where they work. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified, a testament […]
Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D. Dr. Susan Klusmeier is chief of staff for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. A native of the Chicago suburbs, she brings 20 years of experience as a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader in higher education. Throughout her career, Dr. Klusmeier has advocated for and implemented data-informed policies and practices to support access to education and […]
2022 Amplify Friday, November 11, 2022 Friday’s conference kick-off centered on self-care. On the agenda was chair yoga with Dr. Auburn Ellis, chair massages, mindfulness with Solissa Franco-McKay and Wanda Bentrop, and BoxOut Stress with Ritichie Cherry. DJ Ben Rich DJ’d the evening. Saturday, November 12, 2022 Opening keynotes Tysie McDowell and Nicole Goodman spoke about how […]
Kauffman Foundation hires chief of staff September 8, 2023 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 August 15, 2023 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 […]
A capital ecosystem: What business owners need to be loan-ready in KC August 15, 2023 Here’s a guide to welcome Kansas City entrepreneurs into the capital ecosystem and onto a path toward funding.