Kansas City Green Business Academy

What does it take to succeed in the green economy? How do you structure your business to gain more access to capital?

The Kansas City Green Business Academy will convene business leaders, business support organizations, and capital providers to help you grow your green business.

Workshops and Panels cover:

» Aligning Profit, People and Planet
» Funding for Green Businesses
» Business and the Government
» Networking Opportunities

Tentative schedule:

9:00 – 9:30 am Breakfast and Registration
9:30 – 9:45 am Opening Remarks
9:45 – 10:00 am Welcome Speaker
10:00 – 11:00 am Sustainable Business and Local Resources Panel
11:00 – 11:15 am Break
11:15 – 11:45 am Keynote Speaker
11:45 – 12:30 pm Networking Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 pm Business and the Government Panel: Procurement, Incentives and
Regulations
1:30 – 2:30 pm Capital Panel: Finding Capital in a Tight Credit Market
2:30 – 2:45 pm Break
2:45 – 4:15 pm Pitch Practice and Feedback Session
4:15 – 4:30 pm Closing Remarks