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Pitching to Investors
Learn what investors need to know and want to see before making an investment in a start-up.  Date: Thurs., November 6 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket Street, Lenexa, KS 66214 $35 registration fee includes lunch. Click to register online. |
NAWBO-KC Monthly Meeting 
Tuesday, November 11
11:30am - 1:30pm
The New YaYa's Euro Bistro, 7021 W. 135th St, Overland Park, KS
Attend this special luncheon recognizing NAWBO past presidents. The guest speaker will be Crystal Arredondo, NAWBO National Chair elect. Hear the new initiatives at NAWBO National and how they can help you grow your business!
For more information visit NAWBO-KC.
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Behind the Curtain: Getting Funded in KC
Tuesday, November 18 
6:00-8:00pm
Sprint Accelerator, 210 W. 19th Terr., Kansas City, MO
Getting funded and making investments that pay in Kansas City can be confusing. Join us for a definitive discussion on what you need to know at every stage of the process to get Big deals done. Co-hosted by the Enterprise Center of Johnson County, Mid-America Angels, Women's Capital Connection, Sprint Accelerator and Twenty30CEO. Cost to attend is free. Click to register online.
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Success Stories for Women Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, November 19  12:30-2:30pm Kauffman Labs, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO Kauffman FastTrac has designed this special GEW event for women who are starting or growing businesses. The lunch event will feature a short presentation and roundtable discussions on marketing, negotiations, finance, legal issues and more. Cost is $5 to attend and includes lunch. Space is limited so online registration is required by November 12. |
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Financing Your Small Business
Wednesday, November 19
4:00-5:15pm
Women's Business Center, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa, KS
Need a loan to help you start or grow your business? Attend this free informational session to learn about the Kansas City Regional Microloan program, funding programs through NetWork Kansas and other small business funding sources, the impact of credit on your business future and resources that can assist you with growing your business.
To register contact Brande Stitt at (913) 492-5922.
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Athena League Vox
Wednesday, November 19  6:00-8:00pm Polsinelli Conference Center, 900 W. 48th Pl., Kansas City, MO Join Athena League during GEW featuring award-winning digital media innovator and bestselling author Sarah Granger. Cost is $5 but WBC friends may register for FREE using the code VOXNOV14. For more information and to register visit Athena League. |
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Introduction to Angel Investing
Thursday, December 4 11:00am - 1:00pm
Enterprise Center of Johnson County, 8527 Bluejacket, Lenexa, KS
Thinking about becoming an angel investor or an entrepreneur looking for a better understanding of angel funding? Learn about the typical angel investor characteristics and requirements, why angels are one of the best sources of early stage capital, what angels want in an investment, how the process works and more. $35 registration fee includes lunch. Click to register online.
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Rania Anderson announces launch of new book and campaign to help women
 Undeterred: The Six Success Habits of Women in Emerging Markets is the first career advice book written specifically for ambitious, educated women in emerging societies. She has launched an Indiegogo campaign to help 100,000 women in emerging countries to pursue their dreams. |
Starr Women's Hall of Fame announces inaugural class of inductees
Seven exceptional metropolitan women have been selected for the inaugural class of inductees to the Starr Women's Hall of Fame. Inductees include: - Marjorie Powell Allen
- Kay Barnes
- Myra Christopher
- Adele Hall
- Shirley Bush Helzberg
- Dorothy H. Johnson
- Martha Jane Phillips Starr
These women will be celebrated at a luncheon on March 13. For more information visit Starr Women's Hall of Fame. |
Craig Safety Technologies signs deal with NY company
Founded in 1998 by Brenda Craig, Craig Safety Technologies has formed a business alliance with Forward Thinking Systems in New York. Thinking Bigger Business Media |
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NEWS from the Women's Business Center
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Global Entrepreneurship Week - KC
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Small Business Celebration Nominations Deadline Nov. 21
Do you know a local small business deserving of recognition? Consider nominating them for the Greater Kansas City Chamber's Small Business Celebration. Each year the KC Chamber recognizes small businesses throughout the metro for their business growth, investment in employees and commitment to the community. This is a great opportunity for you to recognize your small business clients, partners, vendors...and don't forget to nominate your own business. Visit KC Chamber for more information and to start making your nominations. Don't forget to nominate by November 21! |
SBA National Small Business Week Award Nominations Open
 Nominations for the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2015 National Small Business Week Awards, including Small Business Person of the Year, are now being accepted at awards.sba.gov. There are more than 10 awards categories (including Women's Business Center of Excellence Awards - wink,wink) to choose from. Award guidelines and nomination forms are all available on the SBA website. All nominations must be submitted by 2:00pm on January 5 either online or through the Kansas City district office at 1000 Walnut, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64105. |
FastTrac New Venture for Women - New Start Date - January 13
Do you have a business concept (or two) and need help evaluating the feasibility of your ideas? Have you already started a business but never really developed a business plan? FastTrac New Venture can help you build a plan that will help you to launch and grow a successful business. During this 10 week program, participants will develop a start-up plan that will help them to not only start but succeed in business. This curriculum is offered to women-only over the course of 10 weeks. Each week will cover a new content area of your business plan through facilitated discussion, guest presentations and group discussion. Classes start on January 13 and will be hosted every Tuesday evening from 6:00-9:00pm through March 17. Cost is $550 and includes your curriculum book, access to online templates and light meals. For more information visit the Women's Business Center site or contact Brande Stitt at (913) 492-5922. |
A special Thank You to the Women's Business Center Partners |
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The Women's Business Center is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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