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IT TAKES HEART

Building women-owned businesses with powerful impact

Across the nation, women-owned businesses are growing rapidly. The economic impact of that growth cannot be ignored. Discover professional organizations, tools, funding, grants and more with these resources for women-owned businesses and women+ entrepreneurs.

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Professional Organizations

National Association of Women Business Owners – Kansas City

Helping women win in business and life

One KC for Women

From the website: OneKC for Women is an umbrella alliance that brings together several organizations, each…

Kansas City Women's Business Center

From the website: The mission of the Women’s Business Center is to develop, counsel and mentor women in…

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Research and Tools

Lyndsay Noble, LLC

Where will data take you?

913-230-3748
KS-68

PEARL Business Solutions

If you are an overwhelmed executive, a growing entrepreneur or a sales rep with more tasks than time, PEARL is your solution.

913-800-5330

CLOSED

United WE

Advancing all women’s economic and civic leadership

816-988-2000
2100 Central St ste 11e

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Funding and Grants

Women's Capital Connection

Get your funding questions answered

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Reports and Impact

Articles

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How Women Entrepreneurs are Overcoming Financial Challenges

January 25, 2024

Reports

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The 2024 Impact of Women-owned Businesses Report

January 15, 2024

Articles

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34 Small-Business Grants for Minority Entrepreneurs, Plus Resources

January 11, 2024

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Women-owned businesses are driving economic growth. Here’s what entrepreneurs should know.

January 10, 2024

Articles

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Why aren’t women business owners getting the support they need?

December 20, 2023

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8 Must-See Places in Kansas City and the Innovative Women Behind Them

October 21, 2023