Congratulations Chris Rehkamp chris rehkamp for being selected as a Community Builder to Watch by Startland News! Chris is part of the team working with MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program, the Heartland Civic Collaborative and #KCRising to grow innovation capacity in bioscience. my.mtr.cool/trwpoywote

Thank you MARCKCMetro for your regional leadership. KC is better because of what you have encouraged us to accomplish together over the past 50 years. Together, we rise.

The #KCRising aligned Imagine Downtown 2030 strategic plan is moving from planning to implementation. Learn more. Downtown Kansas City kemet  my.mtr.cool/jjxawwvepw

Brenda Thomas Donnelly College recently moved to KC from El Paso, Texas. "I look forward to working together to ensure the retention of college and university graduates within the KC metro area...to ensure economic prosperity across ethnicities..." #KCRising

Welcome to Sarah a #ProX summer intern placed through #RWLearning and powered by Kauffman Foundation. She is working with us over the summer. Also introducing the small but mighty #KCRising staff team: Alex Villagran and CJ Charbonneau. Together, we are creating an ever better tomorrow.

Go KC baby!

Really enjoyed talking with Neal Sharma KC Rising Board meeting. Entrepreneurship remains a challenge but there are also signs of energy in tech, advanced industries See here: brookings.edu/research/super…

Tiffany Wheeler Evergy joined the #KCRising People Driving Committee. Why? "because it was a great opportunity to give back to the community." Tiffany, we look forward to your leadership of KC Rising!

As part of the strategic plan around bioscience research, development and production we are working with SourceLink and BioKansas to complete an ecosystem assessment. Please share with your networks and complete by Friday, June 24th: my.mtr.cool/chwwnptoic

Tune in on June 29 to hear from leaders who are making #PlaceBasedInvestments and working toward greater alignment between their economic vision and built environment practice for more competitive regions. Register today: my.mtr.cool/xnfhupxqef

Congratulations to #KCRising steering member Qiana Thomson on this recognition. Health Forward Foundation

Randy Lopez "I believe in, and love KC, a place that my family has called home for decades; I am committed to supporting our efforts to create a more prosperous and inclusive community and to celebrate the richness and diversity of the people of KC." Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools #wyandottehealth

Spoiler alert: KC is #1. my.mtr.cool/utlcdpmxay

On June 29 Adie Tomer Lisa Barajas from Metropolitan Council Elissa Gertler from Metro and Sheri Gonzales from KC Rising will discuss the future of #PlaceBasedInvestments and how they’re working toward more competitive and collaborative regions. Register: brook.gs/3aWiCz1

Frank Lenk of MARCKCMetro is leading a discussion with the #KCRising steering committee around the impact of growth in startup jobs related to economic recovery and population growth. Innovation results in high value and correlates to a high standard of living. Brookings Metro

Krissy Young C2FO is responsible for leading global human resources strategy. "My decision to join KC Rising is based on my desire to help support key initiatives that will facilitate growth in our region," she says. Krissy, we look forward to your leadership of KC Rising.

Eric C. Thompson @KcScholars joined the #KCRising People Driving Committee. "I joined to contribute in a more significant way to our region. Stackable credits and similar accessible, inclusive strategies are keys to developing, attracting, and retaining a more diverse workforce,"

Danica Rome Kansas Manufacturing Solutions helps create growth for KS manufacturing. "A skilled workforce is the most common challenge...Participating in this committee allows our team to be involved in the development of policy and programs to attract and retain a diverse talent pool," #KCRising

Together, we are building an ever better tomorrow.

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