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
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…
Maurice is deeply involved in the community through his position with PBA and his membership in organizations such as COMTO KC, Freedom Inc., and The Black Achievers Society of Greater Kansas City…
With more than 20 years of experience in supplier diversity, Christine understands the barriers to business ownership like the lack of networks that encourage joint ventures, partnerships, mentoring programs, and business-to-business opportunities….
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…
A Kansas native, Brionna serves as the executive assistant to our executive director…..
James has worked in the public service sector for 15 years, and as a nonprofit fundraiser since 2020. His belief in the positive potential of all people, as well as the powerful importance of economic equity…..
Executive Board of Directors
Board of Directors
