by KC Rising Admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Shared Vision
As a business led effort, we track progress toward strategic priorities. There are a lot of numbers, but the numbers tell a story and move us to action. KC Rising measures the progress of the Greater Kansas City metro in comparison to other metros of similar size who...
by KC Rising Admin | Apr 20, 2022 | Inclusion, Neighborhoods
There’s something majestic about outdoor art. Against landscapes or cityscapes, sculpture can take on an entirely new life. It is used to commemorate, celebrate, remember, unite, engage, and define the outdoor space it occupies. Al fresco, art is at its most...
by KC Rising Admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Shared Vision
KC Rising exists to achieve a shared vision of regional prosperity for all by aligning and accelerating community effort for greatest impact. At Horizon 2021, we announced KC Rising’s Pillars of Prosperity. The Shared Vision: Pillars of Prosperity were created with...
by KC Rising Admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Education, Inclusion
At KC Rising Horizon 2021 we asked participants to commit to building “radical social capital” across neighborhoods, race, gender and socio-economic status. Social capital is the “glue” of community and helps people to not just get by, but also get ahead. The Working...
by KC Rising Admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Education, Inclusion
Most of the 5,310 scholars in the KC Scholars program said they would not have attended college had they not received the scholarship. At Horizon 2021, Jesus Gonzalez-Morales shared his inspiring story. KC Scholars is recruiting individuals from a variety of...
