Funding and Connections to Capital

For 20 years, the Enterprise Center in Johnson County has been recognized as the leading provider of capital connections to early-stage businesses in the region. In addition to workshops and trainings, the ECJC manages the Mid-America Angels (MAA) investment network. The staff of the Women’s Business Center also manage the Women’s Capital Connection (WCC), an organization formed to educate women investors and support women entrepreneurs.

Through our partnerships, the Women’s Business Center also is able to facilitate connections to debt financing options.

Get help finding the right capital to support your business or learn about equity investment through MAA and WCC.

Interested in learning the process of attracting the right investors at the right time? Apply for our 5-week program Equipped for Equity...it's for entrepreneurs ready to take on investors.

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Not sure what funding is right for your business? Request a consultation.

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Accessing Capital in Kansas City

Kelly Sievers, Managing Director of Women’s Capital Connection and Brande Stitt, Director of Entrepreneurship for ECJC and Executive Director of Women's Business Center, walk us through where entrepreneurs get their money in Kansas City.

Learn what types of businesses are launched in KC, how they were funded, and how to prepare to raise debt (borrow money) or equity capital (give up a share of your business.)

Ask these important questions:

How much money do I need?
What type of business do I have?
What type of capital is most appropriate?

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Connections to Debt Financing Options

AltCap: a Community Development Financial Institution

As a mission driven, 501(C)(4) CDFI, AltCap provides alternative capital through a wide range of innovative financial products created to support critical investments in communities not adequately served by traditional financial institutions. Products include:

Microloans - up to $50,000 in debt capital for entrepreneurs and small businesses to launch, operate or grow their businesses.

Diversified Contractors Growth Fund (DCGF): The DCGF is specifically designed to assist M/WBE certified trades contractors in the commercial construction industry. Loans provided through the DCGF are meant to increase M/WBE's financial capacity to bid on and perform public and private contract work they otherwise might not be able to because of cash-flow limitations.

ArtCap: Microloan Fund for Artists - "ArtCap" is an innovative microloan fund created by AltCap in partnership with the City of Kansas City, Missouri's Office of Culture and Creative Services to support the arts community and creative economy in Kansas City, Missouri. The microloan fund is meant to provide artists, artisans and small businesses in the creative industries access to flexible financing to support their passion and grow their business.

KC Home Rehabber Loan Fund - loan fund is for small contractors to help revitalize Kansas City neighborhoods negatively impacted by the effects of abandoned homes.

Small Business Administration Funding Programs

7(a) Loan Program - SBAs most common loan for small businesses looking for short and long term working capital, refinancing current business debt or looking to purchase furniture, equipment and inventory. The SBA guarantees a portion of the loan to minimize the risk to your lending institution.

504 Loan Program - provides long-term, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets that promote business growth and job creation. 504 loans are available through Certified Development Companies (CDCs), SBA's community-based partners who regulate nonprofits and promote economic development within their communities.

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