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SUMMARY:2025 KC Empowerment Summit: From Connection to Collaboration - Building Impactful Corporate and Small Business Relationships
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! \nStrong partnerships between corporations and small businesses are essential for driving innovation and economic growth. At the KC Empowerment Summit\, this impactful session will explore the practical tools and strategies that foster successful collaborations—and spotlight real-world success stories that prove what is possible. Whether you’re looking to initiate\, strengthen\, or scale your partnerships\, this session will provide actionable insights and inspiration to help you build impactful relationships that last.  \nCap off the session with a dynamic networking opportunity\, where you’ll connect directly with corporate procurement teams and fellow small business leaders to spark new partnerships and explore growth opportunities.    \n______________________________________________________________________________  \nMorning Session: 10:15am – 12:15pm CT (open to all – 80 attendee seats available)   \n10:15 – 10:30 | Registration   \n10:30 – 10:40 | Welcome Remarks    \n10:40 – 11:30 | Panel: Empowered Partnerships: Unlocking the Potential of Corporate–Small Business Collaboration  \nIn today’s evolving business landscape\, collaboration between corporations and small businesses is a powerful driver of innovation and shared success. This session will explore how strategic partnerships can fuel growth\, promote inclusive development\, and overcome common barriers. Discover real-world insights\, proven practices for building trust\, and stories from leaders redefining cross-scale collaboration.  \n11:30 – 12:15 | Corporate Partner Procurement Tables & Networking  \n12:15 | Closing Remarks  \nParking\nPlease use parking across the street (on permitted floors) or please use street parking. \nCorporate Partners\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSponsors\n 
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/2025-kc-empowerment-summit-from-connection-to-collaboration-building-impactful-corporate-and-small-business-relationships/
LOCATION:Evergy Center\, Main Floor Conference Area\, 1200 Main St.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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