by kcrising | Jan 28, 2016 | News
Volunteers are the brain and backbone of KC Rising. Read below for insights from Sandy Price, senior vice president of human resources for Sprint, on why she believes in KC Rising and what she thinks the most significant outcomes will be. How will the KC region know...
by kcrising | Jan 28, 2016 | News
Since its inception, KC Rising has promised a focus on measurable outcomes. We want more than just ideas and talk about our regional economy — we want proof that we’re making progress. The KC Rising Steering Committee set an ambitious goal for the Kansas City...
by kcrising | Jan 28, 2016 | News
Ten years ago, the city of Philadelphia took a close look at its employment needs and found an untapped source of human capital potential — some 70,000 adult residents who had started college, but never completed a two- or four-year degree. In 2006, community partners...
by kcrising | Jan 28, 2016 | News
KC Rising and its leaders continue to appear in local news articles highlighting regional efforts to stimulate the economy. The following articles showcase recent examples of the advancements being made to improve and elevate the economic future of the Kansas City...
by kcrising | Dec 15, 2015 | News
The following byline is from Ron LeMay, CEO of FarmLink and managing director and co-founder, Open Air Equity Partners. Ron is also co-chair of the KC Rising Innovation and Entrepreneurship Work Group. This byline originally appeared in the Nov. 6, 2015 issue of the...
