Jenn Laird

Dedicated to empowering, supporting, and inspiring the growth of sustainable, inclusive, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems in communities across Kansas.

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Scaling Deep at Global Entrepreneurship Week in Kansas City!

Great ESO partners in the room!

Thank you @KCSourceLink for organizing an outstanding week full of resources for entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders!

Excited to learn, connect, and collaborate!

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Honored to attend the historic proclamation signing for Black Entrepreneurship Week! Thank you @kira_cheree for ALL you do to create opportunities for underestimated entrepreneurs. It is an honor to walk alongside you on this journey!
@networkkansas
@EPedersenKS
@SteveRadley3

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

#inspired
#CallToAction
#SupportOurESOs
#Ally
@KauffmanFDN
@kansashealthorg
@networkkansas
@KansasCommerce

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Great day w/ amazing ESO partners! Speaking truth to power! ESOs of color face so many challenges … Yet still overcome to serve their community!
They are underestimated, undervalued, often unpaid for their services, underrepresented, unheard & despite this they are unshaken!

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

They continue to work tirelessly towards creating inter-generational opportunity and wealth in their communities.
Thank you for ALL you do! And thank you to the funding partners that recognize that change will never happen without empowering local ESOs!

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

After an incredible day with inspiring partners … I think this quote sums it all up!
@shelpaasch
@networkkansas
@ecomm_ks

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

What an AMAZING a.m.!
I don’t have words 2 describe how impactful it is 2 have diverse outstanding partners speaking today @ the @MainStreetKS Tools for Economic Vitality event!

Thank you @shelpaasch 4 advocating 4 economic vitality through diversity & equitable intentionality.

[Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce - Manhattan, KS @MHKChamber]

By attending Business Showcase on August 9 you could win:

✈️ A $300 Gift Card for American Airlines
🍎 A Shop Local Gift Basket worth $500

and more! Register today for only $5.

https://t.co/wQ72nM3rhN

[United Nations @UN]

Hate has no place in our homes, workplaces, schools, streets.

Anywhere.

Peace, justice & strong institutions are key to achieving the #GlobalGoals by 2030.

See how you can #ActNow to help: https://t.co/TrmoKhXA2Y

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Amazing @networkkansas partner!!

@AltCapKC funding can be used as an eligible match for our many loan programs!

Find some of our gap financing loan programs by visiting: https://t.co/CMIqIuxPOM.

[AltCap @AltCapKC]

Don't let a lack of funding hold you back from achieving your business dreams. Contact AltCap today to learn more about our affordable and accessible financing options. https://t.co/kHWWUsYCIi

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Great morning to cheer on our amazing ESO partner @Create_Campaign at @wsucfe in Wichita!

Our team is here to support the incredible work led by Christina Long!🎉

Other great @networkkansas partners are here as well!

@KansasCommerce
@AltCapKC
@nxtusio

[Jenn Laird @JennLairdKS]

Honored to speak at the Leadership Kansas visit to WYCO! Sharing our @networkkansas model & the holistic value in uplifting small businesses in rural & urban core areas of the county balanced w/large scale attraction development like:
SportingKC
KS Speedway
Rock Island Bridge

[NXTUS @nxtusio]

Calling all #Kansas entrepreneurs looking to do business with large companies & organizations. 📣 Our NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is now accepting applications, and you should apply! https://t.co/dGm4BbcGVr #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #Wichitawins #businessgrowth

[Lea Ann Seiler @LeaAnnSeiler22]

I had the best day! Loved getting to attend CampDI and hear about all of the amazing things Miss Marquette does! ❤️ How do we clone this this woman??? My SHEro! @networkkansas @ecomm_ks @EPedersenKS @MarquettaAKs

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

NEW TO THE BLOG: Kansas one of nine states invited to special roundtable at the White House. CEO @SteveRadley3 joined the roundtable that addressed #inclusive entrepreneurship, #capital access, cross-sector strategies for entrepreneurs of color, & more.

https://t.co/F6fEQLiP1p

[Network Kansas @networkkansas]

25 businesses received funding from @networkkansas & partner #capital programs in June! We're proud to collaborate to provide numerous funding opportunities to support businesses across our state: https://t.co/zKfoQXTfgF #kseship

[AltCap @AltCapKC]

Want to better understand @SBAgov business loans? Check out this guide for entrepreneurs here: https://t.co/3FRLx7gT0i

[NXTUS @nxtusio]

We’re grateful to the Enterprise Partner companies who are a part of our NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series. They'll spend each week connecting with & learning from the Partners to demystify the process of doing business together, & to accelerate customer acquisition journeys.

[AltCap @AltCapKC]

Applications are now open for our ARTcap microloan program! We’re working with Etsy to provide a selected number of creative entrepreneurs in Missouri, Kansas and Texas with up to $10,000 in financing. Terms apply. https://t.co/e4MWfzUpFo

[AltCap @AltCapKC]

We’ve partnered with @StrawSwingKC to better connect with artists that need financing to grow their creative businesses. Learn more about our ARTcap loans here: https://t.co/v2PD1emV7v