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Please join us in welcoming
Elizabeth Bejan
to the Women's Business Center. Elizabeth will serve as a Loan Officer for the
WE-Lend program
. Her prior experience is well suited for the microloans she will provide to aspiring entrepreneurs, men, and women, that are eager to contribute to the Kansas City economy.
Ms. Bejan's familiarity with lending comes from writing numerous home mortgage loans utilizing CRA products to low and moderate income first-time home buyers at US Bank Home Mortgage. She is the Co-Founder and former Executive Director of the Revolve Community Bike Shops, a nonprofit that operates bicycle shops on both sides of the State Line. She is a graduate of the
Kauffman FastTrac
NewVenture Program for entrepreneurs.
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The
Women's Business Center
offers microloan products to support small businesses in the Kansas City metro area. Each loan recipient will receive structured technical assistance support in the development of their business and access to a Financial Coach.
We offer loans of up to $25,000 for existing businesses, including loans for start-ups, with a special emphasis on women-owned businesses.
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April Boyd-Noronha of The STEM Broker
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Through
her company,
The Stem Broker
,
April Boyd-Noronha
consults clients in STEM engagement strategies & provide STEM training and talent development.
April is a counseling client of the Women's Business Center.
April is the self-published author of three books and is currently working on a 3-part, solutions-drive, book series on "Diversity in STEM." For more than 20 years, she has had the opportunity to train clients across the United States in STEM soft skills, diversity in STEM, professional development, single parenting, career readiness/life skills, and computer skills.
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Close the Gap for Women in STEMM: The Entrepreneurial Path
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Thursday, February 22 | 11:45am-1:00pm
Panelists include:
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Is Certification Right for You?
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Thursday, February 22 | 3:00-5:30pm
nbkc Bank
Have you been looking for that special something to help you “get in the door” of large corporations? If you are a woman-owned and operated business, that something could be the Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) Certification.
Although not a guarantee of business, the WBE Certification has been proven to provide a competitive edge in obtaining corporate contracts. We invite you to come and learn more about WBE certification tools. This FREE workshop is co-hosted by the Women's Business Center and the Women's Business Development Center.
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Thinking Bigger's 25 Under 25
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Saturday, February 24 | 6:00pm
Kansas City Downtown Marriott
For the 25 Under 25 award, companies are judged on financial stability, ability to overcome adversity and challenges, community involvement, distinguishing or defining characteristics, and company vision.
Winners will be recognized at a black-tie dinner and gala Feb. 24 at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott in the Muehlebach Tower. Tickets are on sale NOW and other information about the gala and awards, visit
www.25under25.com
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We applaud all of the 25 Under 25 honorees and we would like to give a special congratulations to the following businesses, who are connected to the
OneKC for Women alliance:
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March 1 - 31, 2018
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.
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Trouble Shooting in Business: Pass The Microphone
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Tuesday, March 13 | 7:30pm
Women's Business Center
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Thursday, March 22 | 7:30-9:00am
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
Save the Date for the next BIG Breakfast on
Thursday, June 21
!
Thinking Bigger Business Media, Inc.
publisher Kelly Scanlon will host a panel discussion of Kansas City entrepreneurs sharing personal stories from their own companies and advice you can put to work in yours – all while enjoying a BIG Breakfast. Panelists have recently been featured on the cover of Thinking Bigger Business magazine so come out and meet them, network with other business owners and leave full – of breakfast and great insights!
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KCSourceLink:
Kansas City Startups and Companies to Watch in 2018
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KCSourceLink
published this watch list of Kansas City companies to keep a close eye on. These movers and shakers are turning ideas into sought-after businesses.
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We congratulate all the companies who made this list, especially the following women leaders who are connected to the
OneKC for Women alliance
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Empowering women to start, grow and fund businesses
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