Ewing Kauffman’s belief in what the common man can accomplish is legendary. Now, the Kansas City Connector Project, a new initiative of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, aims to identify often unrecognized individuals and traditional leaders who are creating and influencing change in education and entrepreneurship. The goal is to match people, opportunities and resources that are furthering youth education and new business development.
Nominations are being accepted through March 31.
Similar projects have been implemented in multiple cities, including Philadelphia, Portland and Louisville.
Larry Jacob, vice president of public affairs at the Kauffman Foundation said in a release: “Other cities have used this process to identify new ideas and make better connections. This is part of the Foundation’s ongoing approach to work with and learn from our community. The project will provide us with the opportunity to make sure our education and entrepreneurship strategies and funding of today and tomorrow are informed by those who work for progress every day.”
Anyone in the Kansas City area can nominate for the Kansas City Connector Project from within their personal and professional networks. In June, those identified as key connectors will be recognized at the Kauffman Foundation and provided opportunities to design additional innovative ways to accelerate positive changes.
You can find additional information about the Kansas City Connector Project and the nomination process here.
