Economic and Small Business Development
We support community economic development by providing information, research and resources for economic developers and small business owners.
Latest resources
Small Businesses of Color Recovery Guide
This guide serves as a high level overview on inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem building and how it can be accomplished in comm
Black Women Business Startups
This report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City provides an in-depth look at entrepreneurial characteristics, challenges an
Building Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Communities of Color
Learn about inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystem building and how it can be accomplished in communities of color.
Grow Your Own eBook
Entrepreneurship-based economic development for local communities.
Funder's Guide
Learn why philanthropists should consider funding organizations that support small business and entrepreneurship.
Youth Entrepreneurship Guide
Help place a higher emphasis on entrepreneurship throughout the education system.
An Overview of Inclusive Ecosystems
Living Cities released a podcast discussing key concepts in inclusive ecosystems from the 2019 South by Southwest Conference.
Events
Investment Connection Kansas City Metro Area 2025
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Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across the Kansas City Metro Area will be shared.
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