AltCap
AltCap exists to increase the flow of capital to communities and businesses not adequately served by mainstream financial institutions. Whether it is through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program, small business and microloans, or other alternative capital, AltCap is committed to delivering accessible financing to support job-creating small business investments and catalytic, community-focused real estate development projects. AltCap is an affiliate organization of Community Capital Fund, a nonprofit that invests in innovative and measurable asset-based community development, and equity2, an impact investment firm.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Kauffman Foundation has been a long-standing financial supporter of the Women’s Employment Network through our annual luncheon as well as the Women’s Business Center, in relation to our entrepreneurial services directed to women. OneKC for Women alliance supports Kansas City as “America’s Most Entrepreneurial City.” We actively participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week, One Million Cups and a variety of other programs in partnership with the Foundation.
Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. They are the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. With programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
National Association of Women Business Owners
NAWBO is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. The association currently has over 8,000 members in nearly 80 chapters nationwide and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d'Entreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 35 countries. NAWBO's strength comes from the diversity of its membership - all sizes from sole proprietorship to hundreds of employees, every industry from construction, importers, and retailers to service providers, and in all areas of the country.
United Women's Empowerment (United WE)
Since 1991, United WE has invested wisely in the success of women of all ages. We envision a world where all women are empowered to strengthen America’s economy and democracy. United WE tackles barriers to women’s economic growth and unlocks women’s economic potential through research, policy solutions and civic engagement.
Women Impacting Public Policy
The Voice for Women in Business in our Nation's Capital, Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) is a national nonpartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business in the legislative processes of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations. Through WIPP, our collective voice makes a powerful impact on Capitol Hill and with the Administration.