More than a summer internship: Students and employers celebrate the success of ProX July 28, 2023 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.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation selects new CEO July 18, 2023 Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace begins role in August 2023.
DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Ed.D. Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace is president and chief executive officer of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. With more than 2.5 billion dollars in assets, the Kauffman Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. and focuses its work on providing equitable economic mobility for all. For more than 25 years, Dr. Burns-Wallace’s leadership […]
More than robotics: Real-world learning builds skills and opens opportunities for students July 11, 2023 FIRST Robotics teams in Kansas City cultivate a culture of competition, collaboration, and inclusion.
Assistant Secretary Castillo talks federal investment in entrepreneurial ecosystems and capital access July 11, 2023 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.
A complex, inclusive ecosystem fuels the engine for economic growth June 30, 2023 Joe Reardon breaks down how the KC Chamber works to support small business and bolster entrepreneurship-focused economic development in Kansas City.
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs: Removing Barriers (2023) June 27, 2023 The Kauffman Foundation continues to recognize, with urgency, the significance of the role new and existing businesses play in local, regional, and the national economy. This report continues our series of sharing the state of capital access for entrepreneurs highlighting the need for innovative products and models to improve capital delivery systems.
Meet the Committee The Amplify Community Advisory Committee is made up of Kansas City-area educators who work together to make Amplify the best it can be.
2023 Conference The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Amplify Community Advisory Committee host an annual event, Amplify, to support educators of color in the Kansas City Metro area. This year was the 7th annual event and brought together influential thought leaders and practitioners from across the country with teachers and leaders of color in the Kansas […]