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STRENGTHING COMMUNITIES, EMPOWERING BUSINESSES

 At Prospect Business Association (PBA) , we proudly serve businesses and entrepreneurs across all industries in the Greater Kansas City Region. Initially focused on revitalizing the Prospect Corridor and Urban Core, PBA has since expanded its reach to serve the broader Greater Kansas City community. Our mission is to foster a thriving community through business and economic development. Through innovative strategies, impactful partnerships, and tailored solutions, we’re paving the way for sustained growth and opportunity. Together, we’re creating a thriving, inclusive community and we invite you to be part of Kansas City’s exciting transformation.

10 years 7 Team Members 1500 businesses supported

WHAT IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION?

 An entrepreneurial support organization is a portal by which entrepreneurs and small businesses receive business development services.

 

PBA’s Business Development Services Program provides hands-on assistance and back-office support services needed to start, scale and sustain companies based on their unique needs. We hire industry experts and partners to train growing businesses.

We also offer several programs:

  • Incorporate You: In partnership with the City of Kansas City – KC BizCare Office, PBA aids businesses starting their entrepreneurial journey to becoming fully incorporated.
  • Eco-Expert Boutique: Where businesses can meet with industry experts in order to obtain more small group or one-on-one assistance with a specific need in their business.
  • Technology Today: In partnership with Grow with Google, our Technology Today Program provides monthly online training designed to assist businesses with building and scaling their digital skills capabilities.
  • Design Exchange: In partnership with the Kansas City Art Institute, our Design Exchange Program pairs students with businesses to develop basic marketing tools necessary for a business to scale.

PBA and our strategic partners’ efforts are vital to the longevity and viability of an entire business community. PBA would like to thank our strategic partners for their ongoing support.support services in the region.

ACCORDING TO THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA), THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 33.3 MILLION SMALL BUS

  • Percentage of businesses: This represents nearly 99.9% of all businesses in the US. 
  • Employees: These small businesses employ around 61.6 million people
  • Small businesses pay 39.4% percent of private sector payroll.
  • Small businesses generate 32.6% percent of known export value.
  • About 38% of small businesses use specialized software in their business operations.

WHAT'S THE WORD?

Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton

Erika Holliday (left), Catia-Temple-Holliday (right)

Erika Holliday (left), Catia-Temple-Holliday (right)

  From Basement Dreams to Bold Fashion: How Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton Built a Brand with Purpose


Some of the greatest ventures begin with a dream—scribbled notes, rough sketches, and a vision that refuses to fade. For Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton, that dream took root in her basement during the height of the pandemic. “What started during COVID project has grown into a bold fashion brand offering apparel and bags that empower our customers to feel confident, and look fashionable as they navigate life with positivity,” Redmond-Britton shared.

Today, Duffle Bag Apparel has a storefront in Raytown and is expanding its reach, with new contracts bringing the brand closer to shelves in major retail stores. But the journey hasn’t always been smooth.

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Erika Holliday (left), Catia-Temple-Holliday (right)

Erika Holliday (left), Catia-Temple-Holliday (right)

Erika Holliday (left), Catia-Temple-Holliday (right)

Catia Temple-Holliday and Erika Holliday know that a successful business is built on faith, integrity, and an unwavering determination to keep going. Today, they run one of the leading minority women-owned businesses in the structured cabling, A/V, integrated systems, CCTV, low voltage, access control, and live sound industries. 

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Developing Small Businesses and Micro-Enterprises

 Prospect Business Association partners with rising businesses and gives them the tools and training they need to succeed. We create solutions through: 

  1.  Advocacy
  2. Business Development
  3. Community Engagement
  4. Economic and Community Development

 For a decade, strategic partnerships and consistent operations have led to transformational outcomes: 

 

  1. Business Creation
  2. Business Stability, and/or Expansion
  3. Workforce Development
  4. Financial Security

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PROSPECT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

2420 East Linwood Blvd., Suite 201 Kansas City, MO

P: (816) 666-9722 prospectbakcmo@gmail.com

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