Empowering Entrepreneurs, Enriching Kansas City

Our work is rooted in the values of equity, community, empowerment, and wealth building, ensuring every initiative drives sustainable progress for Black entrepreneurs.

Strategic Goals:

  • Expand access to capital, mentorship, and business education for emerging and established Black-owned businesses.

  • Create sustainable pathways for generational wealth in Kansas City.

  • Develop an accelerator and incubator program that nurtures high-potential Black-owned startups and small businesses

  • Create a scalable model for Black business success that can be replicated across cities nationwide.

We envision a future where Kansas City’s entrepreneurial community flourishes, creating sustainable economic growth and impactful social change through collaboration, equity, and a commitment to wealth and well-being.

Building a better Kansas City means creating spaces where innovation thrives, opportunity flows, and legacies are born
MARSHA WILLIS • PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Community

Building a strong, connected network that uplifts and supports Black-owned businesses, fosters collaboration, and promotes overall well-being—because a thriving community starts with healthy individuals and businesses.

Empowerment

Providing the tools, knowledge, and connections entrepreneurs need to take control of their business journey, recognizing that success is built on mental, physical, and financial resilience.

Wealth Building

Promoting strategies and opportunities that create generational wealth for Black families and businesses, with the understanding that true wealth includes financial stability, physical well-being, and a healthy work-life balance.

Equity

Championing fair access to resources, opportunities, and support for Black entrepreneurs to overcome systemic barriers—ensuring that both economic success and holistic wellness are within reach for our community.

This Giving Tuesday, Invest in Black Excellence

Always Do Your Part
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Your contribution supports initiatives like:

  • The BOBKC Quarterly Networking Event, connecting Black entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities.
  • The BOBKC Accelerator Program, turning ideas into thriving businesses.
  • The Kansas City Black Expo, showcasing innovation and building community wealth.

Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can strengthen Black businesses, amplify their voices, and create a brighter future for generations to come.

Donate today and join the movement to make Kansas City a beacon of opportunity and success.

This Giving Tuesday, your support can help Black businesses thrive and create lasting change in our community. By donating to Black Owned Business Kansas City (BOBKC), you’re fueling equity, wealth, health, and education—key pillars that empower entrepreneurs, uplift families, and transform lives.

Invest in Equity, Empower a Future

Black businesses are the backbone of thriving communities. Your support helps create opportunities, drive wealth, and amplify voices for lasting change. Every contribution makes an impact—join us today and be a catalyst for progress.