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Hispanic Business, Trade and Culture Commission
The website highlights trade and investment issues of importance and relevance to the Hispanic business community in Missouri. ...visit site>
Hispanic Economic Development Corporation
HEDC provides direct technical assistance to Latino entrepreneurs already in business, as well as those looking to start a business. The Business Development program also offers workshops covering a wide-range of business and economic development issues.
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Mid-America Minority Business Development Council
MAMBDC delivers programs and services designed to accelerate minority business growth and to assist corporations in increasing their spending with minority suppliers. ...visit site>
Missouri Women's Council
The Missouri Women’s Council offers information and resources on starting your Own Business, Women in Business, Finding a Great Job, Upgrading Your Skills, Working from Home and Obtaining State Contracts. It also publishes a “Self-Sufficiency Standard” which shows how much income is needed to sustain a family. It is listed by county and is available free of charge to all.
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Indo American Chamber of Commerce - Kansas City
IACCKC is a nonprofit organization based in Greater Kansas City. Their mission is to promote bilateral (international) trade and investment between India and the bi-state area of Kansas and Missouri. ...visit site>
Kathy Bennett of Bennett Packaging is Small Business Administration's 2010 Award Winner
Kathy Bennett of Lee's Summit-based Bennett Package and Displays was named as the Small Business Administration's 2010 region's Women in Business Champion for her service and mentorship of other women who own small businesses.Award criteria include long-term, effective and free assistance to small b... Read more >
Lee's Summit Ranks 27 of 100 Small Cities in America According to Money Magazine's Best Places to Live
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (July 12, 2010) - Today, Money Magazine announced its 2010 Best Places to Live, and... Read more >
Federal Reserve's Tom Hoenig to Speak at LSEDC Annual Investor Meeting
The Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (LSEDC) invites you to attend its Annual Investor Meet... Read more >
Jim Devine is 2010 Missouri Professional Economic Developer of the Year
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO (May 20, 2010) - Jim Devine, President and CEO of the Lee's Summit Economic Develop... Read more >