Posts Tagged ‘C3KC’
Build a bigger bandwagon for women entrepreneurs, founders say; an isolated journey is too lonely
Representation of women in entrepreneurship is critically important, Vanessa Jupe told a crowd gathered this week at Union Station, emphasizing the power of exposure and leading by example to create a stronger, more diverse ecosystem. “If we don’t start businesses, then other women aren’t going to see that as a possibility,” said the founder and…
Read MoreC3KC organizers: Want to bring real social change to Kansas City? Let’s talk about it
The sold-out C3KC — a one-day conference that returns Tuesday, April 2 to Union Station — reflects the Junior League of Kansas City’s mission to bring together leaders for collaborative change in action, shared Ericka Duker. The Junior League — which aims to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration and…
Read MoreHope starts at home: Economic mobility, inclusion hinge on realities of identity, panel says
Editor’s note: The Junior League of Kansas City — through its C3KC conference — is an advertiser with Startland News. [divide] An important step in bridging the wealth gap and building equity is meeting people at their level of readiness, Terrell Jolly shared. “Because if you do not, they will inconvenience you in some kind of way and that’s the…
Read MoreNational pain points meet local solutions at C3KC; How ‘energy of the day’ can spark lasting change
Editor’s note: The Junior League of Kansas City — through its C3KC conference — is an advertiser with Startland News. [divide] Fostering conversations about the most-pressing concerns facing communities not only helps expose the best of Kansas City innovation, said Becky Haddican, it also serves as a catalyst for even greater collaboration in the future. Now…
Read MoreFintech revolution follows historical abuse of Black wealth: ‘We’re already late, but we’ve got to do something’
Editor’s note: Startland News is a media sponsor for the C3KC session “Fintech is Revolutionizing Banking.” [divide] With nearly 30 percent of Americans reported as under-banked or unbanked, leaders in the financial space need to ask themselves what steps must be taken to create a more inclusive system, said Cordell Carter II. “We often ask leaders…
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