While PBA serves businesses and entrepreneurs from all industries in the Greater Kansas City Area, our primary objective is to correct decades of disinvestment and systemic barriers in the Prospect Corridor and Urban Core. We’ve done this by developing strategic initiatives, vital partnerships and intentionally targeted responses. As we continue to build, we look forward to the ongoing transformation and success of the Kansas City area.

Our History

Mission

Build A Healthy Community and a More Vibrant Kansas City.

Vision

We’re working toward a vibrant community through developing and sustaining minority small businesses and microenterprises. This work goes toward a future filled with self-sustaining businesses, quality housing and safer neighborhoods. Together, we can constantly grow a community with resources that contribute to equitable economic and business growth.

Values

Innovation. Collaboration. Transformation. Diversity. Productivity.

Our Partners

  • Arvest Bank
  • Bank of Orrick
  • Central Bank of the Midwest
  • Lead Bank
  • Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
  • City of Kansas City – BizCare
  • Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
  • Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Palestine Senior Activity Center
  • Full Employment Council
  • LISC Kansas City
  • Kansas City Art Institute – Graphic Design Department
  • East Patrol Police Station
  • Husch Blackwell Law Firm
  • Economic Development Corporation-Kansas City
  • Civic Council of Greater Kansas City – KC Rising
  • City of Kansas City
  • Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • J.E. Dunn
  • Truman Medical Center