ECJC@ECJC_KS

The Enterprise Center in Johnson County connects entrepreneurs to the resources they need to grow and scale early-stage businesses.

 Overland Park, KS
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Joined November 2011
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LaunchU

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LaunchU is a proven program used in over 100 locations across the U.S. to help entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses even with little or no business background. Through LaunchU, you will create a startup plan designed to help you not just start, but succeed.
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May the force be with you.
Entrepreneur
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Do it scared.
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Global growth creates opportunity, but it also creates new risks. The Kansas EXIM Road Show will help established manufacturers and service providers explore trade financing, cash flow, risk management, and international growth. Aug. 24 at JCCC grow.exim.gov/kansas-exim-ro…
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Growing a company means thinking about who should help guide it. Startup Boards 101 brings founders and current or prospective board members together to learn how effective early-stage boards work. Starts Sept. 10. Registration closes Sept. 6. sbdc.umkc.edu/event/startup-…

Startup Boards 101 - Missouri SBDC

As a startup grows, strong guidance becomes increasingly important. If your early-stage company has formed a board—or is thinking about it—Startup Boards 101 is designed to help you navigate that...

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Proud to see a GMS founder continue to lead, grow and create opportunity. Congratulations to GMS graduate and The Next Paige founder Elaina Paige on receiving the 2026 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award from the Greater KC Chamber.
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AI changes work, teams, and roles. For small businesses, it’s about rethinking time, judgment, and skills. What skill matters most in an AI workplace?
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For entrepreneurs, trust builds with each result: meet deadlines, understand specs, communicate, and follow through. Small wins lead to big growth.
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Strong businesses grow with mentors who ask better questions, challenge you, and bring clarity. What has a great mentor helped you see?
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Funding helps startups test ideas. @TheSandboxKC is partnering with KC Digital Drive, Keystone CoLAB, and ECJC to give awardees support beyond capital. Thanks to @startlandnews for covering the collaboration. startlandnews.com/2026/07/di…

Digital Sandbox partners with trio of KC resource hubs to boost startups beyond funding

The next round of tech entrepreneurs to earn proof-of-concept support from Digital Sandbox KC also will receive access to startup resources at KC Digital Drive, Keystone CoLAB, and Enterprise Center...

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Automation isn't just for big firms anymore. Small businesses can now automate scheduling, follow-ups, and workflows to save time without losing the human touch.
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Breaking into manufacturing takes more than ideas—it demands credibility, trust, and consistent delivery without friction.
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Quick tip: Document your process to scale easily. Write steps, note supplies, track time, spot errors, and create checklists.
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Starting a business isn’t just about logos or names—it begins with clarity: the problem, the audience, and the why. Strong clarity builds strong businesses. What’s one business tip you wish founders knew early?
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AI helps small businesses write faster and brainstorm quicker, but strong branding depends on clarity and identity.
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Entrepreneurs must grasp manufacturing pressure points—downtime, lead times, quality, labor, costs—to innovate effectively.
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Strong ecosystems help founders build solutions that earn real credibility. A GMS client in the parenting tools space was recently featured in a peer-reviewed journal. This is a reminder that innovation is not just about new ideas. It is about building tools that truly work.
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A strong pitch does not have to be flashy. It has to be clear enough that people understand what you do, who you help, and why it matters. Whether you are talking to a customer, partner, mentor, or investor, clarity builds confidence. What do you think makes a pitch memorable?
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Early-stage businesses need more than hustle—they need info. Join Small Business Council's Survival to Growth Mindset session for free retail resources like SizeUp JOCO. July 23, 8:30-10 a.m., virtual. Learn More: ow.ly/VZYJ50ZmxIH
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Logistics shapes your customer experience beyond orders—packaging, shipping updates, delivery, product condition, and follow-up build trust and confidence. Strong logistics means loyal customers.
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Selling a business is more than the deal: preparation, due diligence, valuation, good advisors, and readiness. Brittany Fugate reminds us building a great business isn't always building a sellable one. cenetric.com/whats-it-like-t…

What’s It Like to Sell Your Business? - Corporate Technologies KC

Brittany Fugate recently joined a panel of Kansas City entrepreneurs to talk about what it's really like to sell a business.

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