March 31, 2020
Spin a Yarn About Change
The COVID pandemic has changed almost everything each of us do during our day. This is almost more true for brick and mortar small businesses; forced to close their doors by the stay-at-home orders. Trish Fitzsimmons at Yarn Social is making sure to keep the SOCIAL in her News, Success Stories
March 20, 2020
Financial Response to COVID-19: Things You Can Do for Your Business Now
By Rebecca Gubbels March 20, 2020 (updated content and links-April 3 at 8:40am) Drowning in a sea of email, websites, and information about COVID-19 for small business, entrepreneurs and contractors? Not sure where to begin? Don’t panic, the Missouri SBDC at UMKC is here to help you navigate News
August 20, 2018
4 Hacks to Help Your Business Hire and Retain the Right Talent
Hiring great employees isn’t easy. Every step brings its challenges and heartaches: recruiting stellar candidates, navigating the hiring process, onboarding new employees, inviting them into your company culture and encouraging high performance and professional development. And when you do find that great hire, what’s the secret to getting Blog, News
July 12, 2018
What is ELEVATIONLAB?
By Carmen DeHart Are you dreaming of a new business idea or ready to position your existing business for growth? ELEVATIONLAB launched in the fall of 2017 to help businesses at all stages with classes and workshops designed for entrepreneurial success. ELEVATIONLAB is THE training programs of the Blog
January 17, 2018
When is the right time to start a business?
Your business is your baby, and much like parenthood, business ownership isn’t for the squeamish. Some entrepreneurs fall into it by surprise. Others plan and strategize, waiting for just the right… moment, opportunity, cash flow, partner, etc. The thing about starting a business is that waiting for the News
August 10, 2017
Kansas City’s own Michelle Cunningham receives lauded certification
The Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Center has awarded Michelle Cunningham (Missouri PTAC at UMKC) certification as a Certified Procurement Professional. With this certification, Michelle joins the ranks of APTAC’s subject matter experts, embodying a commitment to professional excellence in the field of government procurement assistance. This is News
June 21, 2017
UMKC’s own Rebecca Gubbels named Missouri State Star!
Here’s another win for our office and we’re excited to share the news! Rebecca Gubbels, Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at UMKC’s business development specialist, has been named the 2017 Missouri State Star, or the state’s outstanding business counselor, for her contributions to local business growth. News
October 28, 2016
Welcome to our new Business Development Consultant!
Jill Hathaway joins the UMKC Small Business and Technology Development Center team officially on October 24, 2016. Jill has worked for over 20 years in the footwear, clothing and accessory industry as a manufacturer’s sales representative, product design consultant, retail sales trainer, new brand developer, territory manager, international News
July 8, 2016
Join us on Facebook!
Join us on Facebook! Our team works hard for entrepreneurs in the Kansas City metro. We love to help build businesses along with our clients! We also like to have some fun and learn new things everyday. Join us on our facebook page to learn along with us. Home Page Featured Right
February 25, 2015
Urban Business Growth Initiative Offers Scholarships This Spring
URBAN BUSINESS GROWTH INITIATIVE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS THIS SPRING KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (February 12, 2015) —– The Urban Business Growth Initiative has already created economic impact with 18 business owners in Kansas City, Mo., and will help even more with scholarships to selected programs this spring. To date, more Blog, News
February 9, 2015
JUNK Architects, PC, Kansas City, receives 2015 Excellence in Business Award
JUNK Architects, PC, Kansas City, receives 2015 Excellence in Business Award JUNK Architects, PC, of Kansas City, was honored Tuesday, Feb. 3, as a winner of the 2015 University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program’s (BDP) Excellence in Missouri Business Award. The awards highlight outstanding achievements by firms Blog, News, Success Stories
January 29, 2015
Fifteen Kansas City businesses chosen to be a part of national ScaleUp! program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A national initiative targeting successful small businesses is launching here in Kansas City. More than 60 cities applied for the opportunity, but only eight cities made the cut. One Northland business called Weave Gotcha Covered is one of Kansas City’s selected businesses. It’s a Blog, News
June 3, 2014
Lessons Learned with Mark Franzke from Entrepreneurial Mindset Training
Next up on our Entrepreneurial Mindset Training: Lessons Learned series is participant Mark Franzke of Franzke Stringed Instruments. “It taught me that you start small,” Franzke explains, “and you test your assumptions.” By testing your assumptions regarding your business’s feasibility, you will be able to “find out what Blog, News
May 5, 2014
Lessons Learned with Nathan Kincaid from Entrepreneurial Mindset Training
Next up on our Entrepreneurial Mindset Training: Lessons Learned series is participant Nathan Kincaid of Idea Machine. Kincaid explains that the most important thing he learned in regards to starting a business is to think about solving other people’s problems first and foremost. “Rather than force or put Blog, News
April 11, 2014
Urban Business Growth Initiative Clients Report $7 Million in Increased Sales and over 32 Jobs Added
In less than a year, the Urban Business Growth Initiative has graduated its first Ice House class, held 125 counseling sessions with more than 40 clients, and helped clients add 32 jobs. Counseled clients have also reported $7 million in increased sales. The Urban Business Growth Initiative features training Blog, In the News, News