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Kelly Gellert of BLUSH Bootcamp
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WBC loan client, Kelly Gellert, is obviously onto something - she is carving out safe and fun fitness zones for women across the Greater Kansas City Area. With
BLUSH Fitness
in Overland Park, KS well under way, Kelly needed a funder to help launch
BLUSH Bootcamp in Lee's Summit, MO, and the Women's Business Center answered the call with one of its most significant loans to date.
BLUSH Bootcamp is blushing (it's a good thing), and we are NOT surprised!
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Orientation Dates:
Tuesday, March 12 | 6-7pm
Location:
LaunchU is an 8-week course used in over 100 locations across the US to help entrepreneurs start and grow their business, even when they have little or no business background.
Attendance at one of the FREE orientations (dates listed above) is recommended. Contact Judy Bumpus at 913-492-5922 or
jbumpus@kansascitywbc.com
to register.
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Focus on Growth - Building Your Consulting Business
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March 8 - June 14
Build a profitable consulting business that you love - one step at a time - using this 16-week series.
For women only!
Click here
for more details, including schedule and registration.
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Procurement Outreach Business Forum
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March 8 | 9am-1pm
Metropolitan Community Collegewill host the eighth annual Procurment Outreach Business Forum on Friday, March 8 at the MCC - Penn Valley Education Center. This is an opportunity for diverse
business owners, resource partners, government institutions and regional corporations to network in one venue.
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Women's Employment Network Annual Luncheon
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Thursday, April 18 | 11:45am-1:00pm
Sheraton Crown Center
2019 co-chairs, Joshua Rowland and Andy Fromm, invite you to join them at WEN's annual luncheon!
Since 1986, WEN has helped women reach and realize the
defining moments
of their lives. We invite you to join us as a sponsor to honor the legacy of WEN in our community and hear personal stories of triumph and success from our clients and graduates.
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Business News & Resources
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2017 WBC Client Outcome Survey
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Over the last three years,
SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership has conducted national research to gain insight into women who have utilized WBC services. This included gauging level of satisfaction, demographics, and outcomes such as business growth
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IRS Resources Help Small Businesses Understand Tax Reform
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Here are some of the resources on IRS.gov to help businesses better understand how the
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
affects their bottom line.
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- Tax Reform News - includes links to news releases, fact sheets and statements on the new legislation and how it affects businesses.
- Tax Reform Provisions that Affect Businesses – brief explanations with links to more details about provisions of the new law.
- Tax Reform Guidance – includes links to technical information about the law and how it applies to businesses.
- Tax Reform Resources – includes links to articles, frequently asked questions, videos, publications and tax tips that employers can share with employees to help them better understand the new law.
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The Kansas City SCORE Chapter is actively recruiting women business volunteer mentors to be part of their program.
SCORE is proud to have the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Join our team of 10,000+ volunteers and share your talents and expertise with the small business community.
SCORE volunteers enjoy a variety of personal, local and national rewards. As a SCORE Volunteer, you can:
- Feel good knowing you helped someone achieve their goals and dreams
- Give back to your community by helping small businesses thrive and by driving economic growth
- Become a recognized leader in your local business community
- Make new friends and network with SCORE volunteers and business leaders in your area
- Grow professionally and personally with SCORE's Lifelong Learning training programs
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The
Women's Business Center
offers microloan products to support small businesses in the Kansas City metro area. Each loan recipient will receive structured technical assistance support in the development of their business and access to a Financial Coach.
We offer loans of up to $25,000 for existing businesses, including loans for start-ups, with a special emphasis on women-owned businesses.
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Thank you to
nbkc bank for supporting the
Women's Capital Connection. The Women's Capital Connection is a regional network of accredited angel investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising start-up business opportunities in the region.
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Provided in partnership with the
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For upcoming Food as Medicine Everyday (FAME) program dates,
click here
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Celebrating 25 years of Advocating for Hearts of Women
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In 1994, Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center launched the first center of its kind in the United States focusing on women’s heart health. Twenty-five years later, after pioneering programs which focus on awareness and prevention, the Center has helped change the landscape of women’s heart health locally and nationally.
Here are just a few highlights from what we have learned.
- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women over the age of 35
- More women die from heart disease than all forms of cancer combined
- Women are more likely to have a ‘silent’ heart attack, one without clear signs and symptoms
- Diagnostic testing and treatment modalities are based on research of white middle aged men
- Women may experience unique cardiovascular problems in relation to pregnancy, cancer treatment and autoimmune disorders
- Not all heart attacks in women are caused by coronary artery obstruction
- Current research efforts are focusing on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, heart disease in pregnancy, non-obstructive coronary artery heart attacks, and diastolic heart failure
- Not only do women make an estimated 90% of the healthcare decisions but they are also focused on making healthy dietary choices for their families.
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Healthy Recipe of the Month:
Avocado Black Bean Brownies
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Ingredients:
- 1 (15oz) can black beans, drained & rinsed
- 2 eggs
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- Place all ingredients besides chocolate chips into blender or food processor. Process until ingredients form a smooth batter.
- Add in chocolate chips and fold into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out somewhat clean and top of the brownies begin to crack.
- Cool pan completely on wire rack then cut into 12 brownies.
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Empowering women to start, grow and fund businesses
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