By developing and sustaining small businesses and microenterprises in the Urban Core of Kansas City, we create local employment opportunities, decrease the disproportionate health disparities gap, and assist in mitigating crime.
Our Staff

Simone Curls
A Kansas City native, Simone Curls spent the last 20 years working and raising her two daughters in Los Angeles, California. Now, living back in Kansas City full time, Simone is dedicated to the encouragement and growth of minority businesses within the Greater Kansas City area. She took over as Executive Director of PBA in 2019 and has since increased the staff, clientele and overall reach of PBA throughout the city while cultivating relationships with industry expert partners from around the city.

Hashina Webster
Hashina was raised in an African-centered household with an entrepreneurial family where education, leadership and the culture of her people was paramount. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Africana Studies from Tennessee State University and a Master of Psychology in Organizational Development from the University of the Rockies. Her two career passions, Child Welfare and Entrepreneurship, allow her to utilize leadership and development skills, trauma-informed skills, reflective supervision, change leadership skills and organizational tools to help families and businesses. As the Business Development Specialist and Operations Manager at the Prospect Business Association, she works one-on-one with the businesses and supports the day-to-day operations inside and outside of our offices.

Nina Curls
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Nina has lived in Kansas City for almost three years. Nina works as the team’s Development Assistant. In this role, she coordinates all events PBA hosts as well as taking part in the majority of all program scheduling, from Business Basics cohorts to additional workshops taught by our expert partners.

Nina Curls
Another Kansas City native, Ramonda works as PBA’s main in-house accountant and bookkeeper. Her expertise helps PBA to better manage how we provide countless free services to our clients.
Executive Board of Directors





Board of Directors





