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Rebuilding Black Wall Street for Us All

are not always the same as . At our event this weekend, our own Philip Gaskin, vice president of Entrepreneurship, will discuss how policies can help rebuild and build a more inclusive future for all. https://bit.ly/3KwFVfu

Rebuilding Black Wall Street for Us All SXSW 2022 Schedule | Is Black business ownership the path to economic equity? Can we rebuild Black Wall Streets across America in ways that benefit everyone? We often talk about bringing jobs to struggling communities, but creating wealth vs. providing paychecks are two different strategies. Black W...

Does your organization, nonprofit, program, or project provide direct support, investment, services, and resources to entrepreneurs in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, or Kansas? Apply now for the 2022 Heartland Challenge RFP. https://bit.ly/3McOCgH

Revitalizing America’s Infrastructure Begins with Entrepreneurs

In the , President Joe Biden committed to leveling the playing field for entrepreneurs, investing in a skills-based workforce and supporting systems needed for a robust economy, including childcare. We hope Congress moves these proposals forward.

Read Kauffman Vice President of Entrepreneurship Philip Gaskin's response to the , "Revitalizing America’s Infrastructure Begins with Entrepreneurs." https://bit.ly/3pCwHGp

Revitalizing America’s Infrastructure Begins with Entrepreneurs By Philip GaskinVice President of Entrepreneurship, Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurship is key to inclusively rebuilding American infrastructure, but half of our…

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Thinking of applying for a 2022 Heartland Challenge grant? Don't miss this Q&A with @msmeliss2024 at noon CST March 4. RSVP NOW: https://bit.ly/3C04WMU

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Leveraging State Policy to Fund Entrepreneurs and Build Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

The latest Ecosystems in Action brief, "Leveraging State Policy to Fund Entrepreneurs and Build Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems," discusses how legislation can pave the way for programs to finance entrepreneurs like never before. https://bit.ly/3K1lXsM

Leveraging State Policy to Fund Entrepreneurs and Build Sustainable Entrepreneurial Ecosystems This brief outlines an example of how one organization leveraged state policy to address the perennial problem of access to capital for entrepreneurs.

How Infrastructure Funding Can Create Inclusive Prosperity

Kauffman's Vice President of Entrepreneurship, Philip Gaskin, testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion. In addition to sharing ways to reduce barriers to startup for women and people of color, his testimony highlighted the role that new and small businesses play, serving as the engine of innovation and continued reinvention of our economy.

As the federal government prepares to deploy a historic level of infrastructure funding, we have an opportunity like never before to work toward a more inclusive economy. Now is the time to level the playing field for entrepreneurs. "Untapping this great American resource – our people – is something for which I see strong bipartisan support, but will require we address the capital access gap for underserved businesses who stand ready to meet the moment," Gaskin said.

Learn more about how the Start Us Up Coalition, bringing together policymakers and entrepreneurship advocates, can leverage this moment to champion more entrepreneurs and grow our local economies in the process. https://bit.ly/3BBBxsf

How Infrastructure Funding Can Create Inclusive Prosperity Last week, Philip Gaskin, Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on…

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November of 2021. At the next Entrepreneurship Issue Forum, at 10 a.m., CST, Feb. 24, we will hear from scholars, practitioners, and entrepreneurs about labor market trends and what the "Great Resignation" might mean for new business creation and entrepreneurship, as well as the potential long-term effects of this trend on the business landscape in the U.S. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3gpYtkh

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November of 2021. At the next Entrepreneurship Issue Forum, at 10 a.m., CST, Feb. 24, we will hear from scholars, practitioners, and entrepreneurs about labor market trends and what the "Great Resignation" might mean for new business creation and entrepreneurship, as well as the potential long-term effects of this trend on the business landscape in the U.S. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3gpYtkh

Celebrate the possibilities entrepreneurship, and the Lunar New Year, can provide

"I pour my heart and soul and body and mind into Cafe Cà Phê and I hope that people notice that. But I also see that the rewards come in tenfold."

Hear more from Jackie Nguyen, founder of Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City's first Vietnamese coffee shop. https://bit.ly/3ATpqWZ

Celebrate the possibilities entrepreneurship, and the Lunar New Year, can provide Startup founder Jackie Nguyen put the themes of Lunar New Year – prosperity, health, wealth, luck, family, and harmony – on full display as community gathere...

The latest report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November of 2021. At the next Entrepreneurship Issue Forum, at 10 a.m., CST, Feb. 24, we will hear from scholars, practitioners, and entrepreneurs about labor market trends and what the "Great Resignation" might mean for new business creation and entrepreneurship, as well as the potential long-term effects of this trend on the business landscape in the U.S. REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3gpYtkh

The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs

This Black History Month, and all year long, let's commit ourselves to work that celebrates Black entrepreneurs, prepares Black students for success, and builds an economy that works for everyone.

• The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs https://bit.ly/333rpbz

• Commit your commerce, not just your support, to Black businesses https://bit.ly/3nMJyFm

• Nikole Hannah-Jones post-event discussion: Students want someone to believe in them https://bit.ly/3mx682L

The doors will not be closed on Black entrepreneurs While the share of new Black entrepreneurs has steadily increased, the pandemic has dealt Black business owners, specifically, a blow that only magnifies the inequities built into the American economy. Black business owners in Kansas City, like entrepreneurs across the country, are managing the real...

Virtual Hearing - Building Opportunity: Addressing the Financial Barriers to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses’ Involvement in Infrastructure Projects | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services

Kauffman Vice President of Entrepreneurship Philip Gaskin will provide testimony for the House Financial Services Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee hearing at 9 a.m. CST Feb. 3. His testimony will challenge us to ask: "In a competitive global economy, do we really believe that America can afford to waste the energy and ideas of even one entrepreneur, let alone half of its population?" Don't miss it. Watch here: https://bit.ly/3IXiBH2

Virtual Hearing - Building Opportunity: Addressing the Financial Barriers to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses’ Involvement in Infrastructure Projects | U.S. House Committee on Financial Services : Act Contains Key Provisions Authored by Committee Democrats : Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial ...

Congratulations, Earl Phalen!

Phalen is a nationally recognized education leader with a track record of successful leadership and innovation. He is the founder and CEO of Summer Advantage USA, a summer reading program that partners with school districts to provide quality summer learning programs for children in grades K-8, and the Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA), a network of K-8 blended learning charter schools. Phalen has served on Kauffman's Board of Trustees since 2016.

KC Scholars is excited to announce Earl Martin Phalen as its new President and CEO! He is a nationally recognized leader in education and will bring a wealth of educational expertise to KC Scholars and the Kansas City community.

Check out the full press release at kcscholars.org/2022/01/kcs-newceo/.

2022 Summer Internship Program

LAST CHANCE! We seek interns who are passionate about eliminating systemic barriers and working with us to champion ideas and support solutions designed to improve education, boost entrepreneurship, and help communities and individuals thrive. Post-secondary students are invited to apply for our paid summer internship and participate in meaningful project work, civic engagement, and professional development.

The positions are available to students currently completing credentials, certificates, undergraduate, and/or graduate programs. Students with diverse perspectives and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

The internship program will run from June 6 to July 29 and all positions require a full-time commitment. Applications are due Jan. 28. Explore the positions, eligibility requirements, and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3dUII3H

2022 Summer Internship Program The 2022 Summer Internship Program will engage a diverse group of 10-15 college students in a paid summer internship experience with three components: meaningful project work, civic engagement, and professional development.

2022 Summer Internship Program

Exciting news: Applications are now open for the Kauffman Foundation’s 2022 paid summer internship program! We’re seeking individuals who are passionate about our mission and want to work with us to eliminate systemic barriers so that all people – regardless of their background – have the opportunity to achieve economic stability, mobility, and prosperity.

The positions are open to all students who are post-high school and currently completing credentials, certificates, undergraduate, and/or graduate programs. We seek students with diverse perspectives and life experiences. Deadline is Jan. 28, 2022.

Explore the positions, eligibility requirements, and how to apply: https://www.kauffman.org/careers/2022-internship-program/

2022 Summer Internship Program The 2022 Summer Internship Program will engage a diverse group of 10-15 college students in a paid summer internship experience with three components: meaningful project work, civic engagement, and professional development.

Diversifying the Entrepreneurship Research Pipeline: Emerging Learnings from 2020 Knowledge Challenge Grantees

Want to learn from the 2020 Knowledge Challenge grantees? Watch this forum: https://bit.ly/3ewj05L

Diversifying the Entrepreneurship Research Pipeline: Emerging Learnings from 2020 Knowledge Challenge Grantees In this forum, we will hear updates from five Knowledge Challenge project teams who have increased mentorship and networking opportunities, developed innovative curriculum, and put communities and researchers together in close conversation in an effort to increase the range of perspectives and exper...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a day of education, advocacy, and action. It reminds us that we must rebuild broken systems so that everyone has the opportunity to achieve economic stability, mobility, and prosperity.

We believe that to create equitable, comprehensive, and sustainable change, we must first listen to the communities in which we work, develop shared learning and knowledge, and bring people together. https://www.kauffman.org/