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…

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C3KC 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…

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National 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…

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One-size-fits-all neighborhoods are a blueprint for development failure, C3KC panel says

Editor’s note: Startland News is a non-financial media sponsor of the 3CKC conference organized by the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri. [divide] The formula for creating a vibrant neighborhood might seem simple, but replicating it between variable demographics, geographies and economies is more challenging than many planners think, said Kavya Shankar. “The strength of…

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Fintech 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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