The road to understanding May 24, 2018 The real-life stories of the day-to-day issues entrepreneurs face are most vividly told in the offices, workshops, and garages where they work, and the Kauffman Foundation is venturing out to hear them.
An uncommon bet in the late 90s helped catalyze the social entrepreneurship movement May 15, 2018 Every social entrepreneur remembers forever the people and organizations that took a chance to help them bring their dream to life.
How to scale the building blocks of success May 10, 2018 A collaborative strategy is focused on changing the landscape of early education to meet the needs of a region.
A visionary’s influence is still felt today May 9, 2018 Among the 24 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt currently on display at the Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, there is one that pays tribute to a man who was devout in faith, committed to community, and deeply connected to Kansas City.
Creating a community in which young professionals of color want to live May 3, 2018 Kauffman Scholars Inc. and the Hispanic Development Fund recognize the need to develop an honest, open, and supportive conversation that will best prepare Kansas City and young professionals of color for success.
10 hopes for Henry April 25, 2018 Aaron North, vice president of Education at the Kauffman Foundation, envisions what he wants the education system to look like for his own son – and for all students in the next 20 years.
Learning from other nations to advance a shared future of entrepreneurship April 25, 2018 At Global Entrepreneurship Congress, champions of entrepreneurship from all backgrounds, representing 171 nations, came together to share insights and learn from others about creating a world where anyone with a dream can create something new.
Susan Chambers and Miriam Rivera to join Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees April 17, 2018 Executives bring diverse perspectives and relevant experiences to continue Ewing Kauffman’s legacy.
Finalists announced for the 2018 Greater KC Chamber’s Mr. K Award April 16, 2018 The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce created the Small Business of the Year, Mr. K Award based on the philosophies of Mr. Kauffman, including growth in business, strong employee relations, and outstanding service to the community.