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Happy Black History Month! Now more than ever, it’s essential to honor the trailblazing Black pioneers and leaders who fought for equality and opened doors for future generations. But let’s not stop there. This month, let’s also celebrate Black excellence—innovators and changemakers shaping the world both globally and right here in our local communities. As you go about your day, remember to support Black founders, creatives, and businesses in your area. When we uplift and invest in each other, we unlock opportunities to achieve even greater things together. Let’s celebrate progress, unity, and the power of community. 🖤✨ #BlackHistoryMonth #SupportBlackExcellence

This season, we had the incredible honor of highlighting the stories of 20+ entrepreneurs who boldly pursued their passions. From Missouri to Kansas to Virginia Beach, we explored how these visionaries thrive within their ecosystems—and it was nothing short of inspiring. Here’s to even greater things ahead! 🚀 #CityEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurshipStories #ThankYou A huge thank you to the entrepreneurs who shared their journeys, to our amazing sponsors: KCSourceLink LaunchKC Polsinelli Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Keystone Innovation District AGH Advisory Services EC Links, and to everyone who supported us along the way. We are excited for what's ahead. Thank you to our incredible entrepreneurs for letting us share their stories: Joshua I. Lewis Triumfia Houmbie Fulks Sedric Hibler Jannae Gammage rosana polanco Blake Herren Nick Love, MD, MBA Grace Ahn Steven Anthony Zik Nwanganga Tim Armstrong Eze Redwood Isaac Lee Collins Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP Komalpreet Kaur Christopher Simpson Dan Smith MBA Jaqwan Sirls Learie Hercules JAMES THOMAS Catch the finale now and relive the highlights from this unforgettable season! 🚀 #CityEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurshipStories #SeasonFinale

City Entrepreneur Season 2 Finale is here! 🔥 🔥 A huge thank you to everyone who supported us this season—we couldn’t have done it without our amazing community that champions entrepreneurship and uplifts inspiring stories. 🙌 Special shoutout to our incredible sponsors for making this journey possible: KCSourceLink LaunchKC Polsinelli Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Keystone Innovation District AGH Advisory Services EC Links Thank you to our incredible entrepreneurs for letting us share their stories: Joshua I. Lewis Triumfia Houmbie Fulks Sedric Hibler Jannae Gammage rosana polanco Blake Herren Nick Love, MD, MBA Grace Ahn Steven Anthony Tim Armstrong Eze Redwood Isaac Lee Collins Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP Komalpreet Kaur Christopher Simpson Dan Smith MBA Jaqwan Sirls Learie Hercules JAMES THOMAS Catch the finale now and relive the highlights from this unforgettable season! 🚀 #CityEntrepreneur #EntrepreneurshipStories #SeasonFinale https://lnkd.in/g2skQjt3

KC showed up and showed out! 🔥 🔥 The FiredUp Happy Hour was absolutely electric! Thank you to everyone who joined us to close out an incredible season where we highlighted over 25 amazing businesses. I’m so grateful for the constant support from our community—it truly makes all the difference. A huge shoutout to LaunchKC for sponsoring this event and to KCSourceLink for giving us the opportunity to kick off GEW with our opening happy hour. Let’s keep showing up for entrepreneurship in our city. We always go further when we go together! #GEWKC #Entrepreneurship #CityEntrepreneur #KansasCity

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“I love folks that genuinely want to win.” – Steven Anthony This quote perfectly sums up my trip to the 757. I had the chance to sit down with some incredible entrepreneurs who are deeply passionate about their businesses. These founders have poured their time, energy, and money into their dreams, only to realize that true growth takes more than hustle—it takes community and infrastructure to build something sustainable and scalable. This experience reminded me of the power of entrepreneurial ecosystems—spaces where founders lift each other up, share resources, and create lasting impact. As we look ahead, we’re committed to shining a spotlight on these ecosystems and showing how collaboration is the foundation of success. 🎥 The episode is out now! Click the link in bio to watch these inspiring stories unfold. https://lnkd.in/gyYsh2cP And don’t forget to register for our Season 2 Happy Hour next Monday at 5:30 PM! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gusnXkq Anthony Global Holdings, AGH Advisory Services City of Virginia Beach, Nikita Susens, Micah Rivers, Tim Armstrong, KCSourceLink #CityEntrepreneur #VirginiaBeach #Entrepreneurship #757 #UpliftProgram #Kansascity #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #SupportSmallBusiness

‘Over the past year and a half, we've supported nearly 50 businesses, produced over $2 million in new capital investments’– Steven Anthony Tune in for the final guest interview episode to hear how UPLIFT is changing the game for entrepreneurs in Virginia Beach and how community-driven support is key to entrepreneurship success. 🔔 Set your reminder NOW—this episode drops Saturday at 1 PM! And don’t forget to register for our Season 2 Happy Hour next Monday at 5:30 PM! 🍻 #CityEntrepreneur #UPLIFT #VirginiaBeach #Entrepreneurship #EconomicDevelopment #Podcast #SeasonFinale Steven Anthony Anthony Global Holdings

"This is the best place to see entrepreneurs who want to meet.” - Zik Nwanganga Kansas City’s biggest celebration of innovation and community impact is next week, and it's all about building those game-changing relationships. Whether you are an entrepreneur, professional or thinking of joining the entrepreneur community, pull up to #GEW. Zik and Isaac are inviting YOU to join them on the 18th at 5:30pm. Pull up and get connected! Register today and let’s make those connections happen! https://lnkd.in/gR9byr2w   #GEWKC #KeystoneInnovation #FiredUp #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurJourney

We touched down in Virginia Beach to bring you the final guest interview of the season with Steven Anthony. Over two days, we connected with incredible entrepreneurs from the UPLIFT program, powered by AGH Advisory Services. I was blown away by the ecosystem Steven and his team are building here in Virginia Beach. Even more exciting was seeing the strong support from city leaders, including the Mayor, Senator, and a councilwoman. The success of the VB UPLIFT program in such a short time only reinforces my belief that entrepreneurs need a community around them to grow. Storytelling is a powerful tool for understanding the interconnectivity within an ecosystem—how one success leads to another, how challenges are overcome together, and how innovation grows from community support. 🔔 Set your reminder NOW—this episode drops Saturday at 1 PM. You do NOT want to miss it ahead of the season finale! And don’t forget to register for our Season 2 Happy Hour next Monday at 5:30 PM! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gusnXkq Anthony Global Holdings, City of Virginia Beach, Nikita Susens, Micah Rivers, Tim Armstrong #entrepreneurship #virginiabeach #kansascity

🎙️ Excited to share a sneak peek of the conversation we had with JQ Sirls! In this clip, he dives into some incredible insights that you won’t want to miss. 🚀 We’re thrilled to have him speak live at our upcoming session and happy hour! 🍻 Come join us for an evening of learning, networking, and fun. Don't miss out – RSVP now and bring your questions! 🙌 https://lnkd.in/gSxPkfsV #NetworkingEvent #LiveSession #HappyHour #KCEvents #Entrepreneurship #Insights