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

by Kyle J. Smith
March 9, 2022August 2, 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 »

10 questions about the criminal justice system worth exploring

by Kyle J. Smith
September 22, 2022September 22, 2022

Kyle here, Founder and Executive Director of Determination, Incorporated. It’s been a season of reflection and planning here at our organization. As I look back… Read More »

RAYMOND WALKER: MAINLINE GRUB UP

by Diamond Fuse
September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Today’s second chance entrepreneur highlight is very, very special to us. Meet Raymond Walker, owner of Mainline Grub Up, pictured above with his wife, Dominique.… Read More »

Ron Brown: Goldman Lewis and Browne + Pro Risk Security

by Diamond Fuse
September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Ron Brown is the owner of Goldman Lewis and Browne (GLB) which started in 2018 and shortly after acquired Pro Risk Security. GLB is a small… Read More »

Craig Lark: Craig & Them Food Truck

by Kyle J. Smith
August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Today we’re catching up with Craig Lark, owner of Craig & Them Food Truck and Catering. Craig participated in our 2021 Rise Up, Get Started… Read More »