Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” For nearly 40 years, Ben Franklin has been providing investment capital, business support services, and operational assistance to emerging tech startups and small manufacturers.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

Q: What is your deeper ‘why’ behind your commitment/work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . I graduated from Michigan State University with a BS in Clinical Laboratory Science in 2008. A: You have to support each other. Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. In the mid-2010s, that focus began to evolve.

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