Kyle J. Smith

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 »

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 »

Kelsey Stacker: Stackers Carpet Cleaning Services

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

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 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 »

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 »

Applications are open: Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program

by Kyle J. Smith
January 7, 2022January 7, 2022

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2022 Rise Up, Get Started Matching Grant program for formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs running… Read More »

Robert started a business after prison

by Kyle J. Smith
November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Determination, Incorporated is a nonprofit in KCMO helping formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs like Robert start and grow businesses so that they can become leaders in their… Read More »

Formerly Incarcerated Entrepreneurs join Determination, Incorporated Board of Directors

by Kyle J. Smith
October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

Determination, Incorporated came out of 2020 in a stronger position than we have ever been before. The second chance entrepreneurs we’ve been working with in… Read More »