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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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FIFA World Cup Informational Session

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FIFA World Cup Informational Session

Many of you have been asking questions about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and what it will mean for Kansas City. We’re excited to offer an opportunity to hear directly from someone closely involved in the planning. Neal Sharma, Vice-Chair of KC2026—the host committee organizing the World Cup in Kansas City—has generously offered to join us to share insights, provide updates, and answer quest... Read More

5 Voices: Weapons & Triggers

5 VOICES: Weapons & Triggers — Learn How Stress Impacts You and How to Identify, Mitigate, and Lead Through It Every leader carries strengths—but under stress, those strengths can shift into “weapons” that unintentionally harm communication, relationships, and team culture. In this session, you’ll learn how your voice reacts under pressure, how to recognize your personal triggers, and how t... 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