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Put Your Worst Foot Forward is a book by Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. about him starting and building the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP).

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HEMP and Porter House Kansas City have a partnership and both work to help entrepreneurs in the Kansas City area

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Strategic Planning Workshop Part II

If you’ve attended our Strategic Planning Workshop in the past, you’ll notice this year’s program is different. We’ve refreshed and expanded the material to make it more actionable and aligned with how businesses are growing today. Even if you’ve participated before, this updated workshop will give you new tools and frameworks to sharpen your strategy. We are excited to offer an updated Strategic... Read More

The Voice Driven Leader

The Voice Driven Leader: How to Intentionally and Proactively Develop Your People Great leaders don’t just manage—they listen deeply, communicate purposefully, and empower their people with clarity. This session explores how to become a “Voice Driven Leader,” someone who understands their team’s unique communication styles and uses that insight to build trust, alignment, and high performan... Read More

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By the numbers

The numbers don't lie.

$748 Million

Economic Impact on Kansas City

30 Years

Growing Kansas City

43%

Increased Revenue Growth

41%

Increased Employee Count