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    Applications are open for the 12th Cohort of ScaleUP! KC, an intense 17 week program focusing on businesses looking to achieve new plateaus. Deadline for applications is December 15th.

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    Compete for cash prizes by submitting a video to see how your best business pitch stacks up to others in the Kansas City metro area.

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Starting a business?

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Learn about what steps you'll need to take to get your business off the ground.

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Need help getting a PPP loan?

Get assistance preparing a PPP loan application with the help of KC BizCare and their partners, the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and the KC Prospect Business Association.

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Information and Resources

Business Registration

Learn about the Business Registration and Licensing Process.

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Grants & Loans

Your business may qualify for financial assistance through federal, state, and local programs.

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Foreign Entity Business Licensing

Information for businesses formed outside Missouri

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Procurement

Learn about becoming a Vendor to KCMO and where to find out about upcoming bidding opportunities.

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Public Art

A general guide for artists and creatives interested in the City’s 1% Public Art projects.

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Taxes

Learn about tax requirements for businesses operating in Kansas City

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Employee Support

Make sure you are prepared to assist your employees in the event of a layoff or loss of hours.

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Business Continuity

Prepare your business to manage the impact of an extended shutdown or loss of revenue.

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Community Resources

Our community is coming together to help their neighbors. We have an updated list of community resources.

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Business Articles from Startland News

Cotton candy calling: Why a South KC sweets shop’s signature treat is still hand-spun with an air of nostalgia
Cotton candy calling: Why a South KC sweets shop’s signature treat is still hand-spun with an air of nostalgia
Each ding of the oven generates more buzz for this whimsy-frosted bake shop and creamery in South Kansas City. But it’s the soft, sticky sweet treat that fills small tubs and lines the store’s shelves — (hand) spinning the entrepreneurial dreams of its owner into a sugar-rush of a reality.  “I really hit the jackpot,” ...
December 04, 2021
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Toilet bombs dropped less than two weeks ago; retailers can’t seem to keep them on the shelves
Toilet bombs dropped less than two weeks ago; retailers can’t seem to keep them on the shelves
Bear Soap Co.’s latest bestseller might have begun as an accident, but the bath bombs for toilet bowls are making a splash as shoppers discover a cheeky new stocking stuffer that fizzes beyond the holiday season, said Matt Bramlette. “The toilet bombs can be a fun novelty gift; or they can be something that people ...
December 04, 2021
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He wanted a dress shoe as comfortable as bare feet; How Joey Ahearn is reimagining wingtips to boots one step at a time
He wanted a dress shoe as comfortable as bare feet; How Joey Ahearn is reimagining wingtips to boots one step at a time
A newly unboxed, Kansas City-laced premium shoe company offers a single promise: to make often-uncomfortable men’s dress shoes healthy to wear — without stomping out fashion.  “I grew up wearing Converse and Vans and socks and lacing really tight every day,” recalled Joey Ahearn, a physical therapy assistant, as well as founder and CEO of Free ...
December 03, 2021
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Updates from KC BizCare

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How Minority-Owned Businesses in KCMO Accessed Capital During the Pandemic

In May 2020, during the second round of PPP deployment, our office, along with local minority chambers and business associations, issued a survey to local small and minority businesses in Kansas City on the impact of COVID-19 and access to capital.

October 04, 2021
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Governor Parson wants to hear from small businesses!

The Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force is developing recommendations on ways to support small businesses, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses, now and into the future. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this important survey.

September 29, 2021
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The AltCap Your Biz: Pitch Competition is back with a bigger payout

The AltCap Your Biz: Pitch Competition propels go-getters in the Kansas City Metro to take the next step in executing their vision. Entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes by submitting a video to see how their best business pitch stacks up to others in the Kansas City metro area.

September 29, 2021
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