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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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

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.