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“Every entrepreneur that I've talked to, so far, in Kansas City is already at the business growth stage — meaning they're making revenue," said Keenan Beasely, founder of Venture Noire. "What they’re trying to figure out is how to scale.” The organization's first public event in KC is set for Sept. 24.

Are you a teen? Or are you a parent of one? Either way, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! How about a summer job or internship that provides academic credit, experience in various sectors and a paycheck? Maybe even a checking and savings account? It’s possible for Kansas City teens thanks to the Working For Youth Initiative. KC Common Good, Hire KC, and Entrepreneurship KC have partnered for this endeavor. With the support and endorsement of Mayor Quinton Lucas, this program wi...

Internship program taps into innovation and talent of Kansas Citys eastside youth Anna Spoerre, The Kansas City Star Apr. 16—A pilot program aimed at employing up to 500 Kansas City students living east of Troost Avenue — long known as the citys racial dividing line — is set to begin this summer. But the initiative is still in need of volunteers, partners and funding. Working for Youth, a collaboration between Hire KC, Entrepreneurship KC and KC Common Good, aims to bring ...