Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Foundation Support for an entrepreneurship proposal to help small businesses prepare for the increase in economic activity with translation support and culture awareness training in the lead up to and through FIFA World Cup 26.
Chwc, Inc. Support for an entrepreneurship project to create a Small Contractor Loan Program for small contracting companies in Wyandotte County to access working capital as they wait to be paid for major jobs.
City Year, Inc. Support for a college access and completion project to strengthen students’ college and career readiness while building the professional and leadership skills of AmeriCorps Student Support Coaches.
City of Kansas City, Missouri Support for a proposal to increase the capacity of their nonprofit Empowerment Grant awardees and to improve the implementation of their grantees’ activities.
City of Kansas City, Missouri Support for an entrepreneurship proposal to implement a public/private partnership providing small businesses and artists with technical assistance and short-term commercial leases in advance of the FIFA World Cup 26.
Civic Council of Greater Kansas City Support for a workforce and career development proposal to conduct financial and strategic planning and coordinate an industry-led regional strategy that will include Talent Pipeline Management framework training.
Cleveland State University Foundation Support to study access to resources by underserved entrepreneurs of color and test actionable policies.
Community Assistance Council Support to build capacity for workforce operating systems and staffing related to workforce and career development.