by KC Rising Admin | Jan 18, 2023 | Education, News
Over 5,310 scholars in the KC Scholars program said they would not have attended college if they did not receive a scholarship. This access to resources and funding for education is vital to Kansas City’s inclusive prosperity because it leads to higher employment...
by KC Rising Admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Enterprise, Inclusion, Industry, News, Small Business Support
“What can the business community do?” That was the question the KC Chamber Board of Directors asked in response to the calls for social justice stemming from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Board’s African American members met and determined five areas...
by KC Rising Admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Enterprise, Inclusion, Industry, News, Small Business Support
“What can the business community do?” That was the question the KC Chamber Board of Directors asked in response to the calls for social justice stemming from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The Board’s African American members met and determined five areas...
by KC Rising Admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Connectivity, Kansas City, Neighborhoods, News
Access to the internet has become a fundamental asset that all Kansas City area households require in achieving economic prosperity. A recent study by KC Rising highlighted the increased importance for all households to have a reliable, affordable connection and...
by KC Rising Admin | Aug 3, 2022 | Industry, Kansas City, News
“No one is in charge of entrepreneurship.” – this quote, attributed to Professor Scott Stern in a May 16th blog, became the motto for faculty facilitating the MIT REAP Cohort 9. With no single party in charge, the government, existing corporations,...
