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Meet the 2022 Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program cohort

by Kyle J. Smith
March 9, 2022June 24, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Here’s… Read More »

10 Business Books to Get Your Idea Off the Ground

by Kyle J. Smith
February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Entrepreneurship is a process of thinking, doing, and dreaming. If you’re not in a position to start “doing” right away, or before you quit your… Read More »

“Re-write the narrative for myself.”

by Kyle J. Smith
July 14, 2021July 18, 2021

A transcript of Jamon Buford’s presentation to the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership program members on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Pictured above (left)… Read More »

JUNETEENTH T-SHIRT BY DETERMINATION, INCORPORATED

by Kyle J. Smith
June 5, 2021May 12, 2022

ORDER YOUR T SHIRT NOW: $25 (+tax & fees) On June 19, 1865, two years after President Abe Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, word finally… Read More »

Handy Brothers, LLC: Tommie Fields

by Diamond Fuse
June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

To a T Moving: Troy Campbell

by Diamond Fuse
June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

Spotlight Media 360: Jeffrey Ryder

by Diamond Fuse
April 27, 2022April 27, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

The Sew Pro Shop: Cali Roberta

by Diamond Fuse
April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet Cali Roberta, owner… Read More »

Olympus Property Management: Kohler Jefferies

by Diamond Fuse
April 4, 2022April 5, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

Curtis Handyman Services: Richard Curtis

by Diamond Fuse
March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

Carney Brother’s Contracting: Raval & Rafiel Carney

by Kyle J. Smith
March 17, 2022March 21, 2022

We are so excited to introduce you to the second chance entrepreneurs participating in our Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program this year! Meet… Read More »

10 tips for starting a business after prison

by Kyle J. Smith
March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

Since we launched in 2018, we’ve worked with hundreds of men and women on their reentry journey, many of whom were working to start or… Read More »