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Put Your Worst Foot Forward is a book by Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. about him starting and building the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP).
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A group of HEMPers cheering for the Mouse Races at 2023 Celebrate HEMP
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HEMP and Porter House Kansas City have a partnership and both work to help entrepreneurs in the Kansas City area
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Empowering the Entrepreneurial Spirit

HEMP is dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurial leaders through excellence in mentoring.

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday
Feb 11
Barnett's Basement
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Our upcoming Exit Planning Workshop will focus 15 Steps to Achieve a Successful and Happy Exit . Participants will better understand how to maximize the value of their business, prepare for unforeseen challenges, and create a clear path to a smooth transition. Whether you plan to sell to an outside buyer, your management team, or create a family legacy, you will come away with a... Read More

Wednesday
Feb 12
Barnett's Basement
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Please join us for a HEMP three-part series based on mentor Dan Stalp’s book entitled “The Reunion”. Dan will be facilitating each session and a signed copy of his book is included. The reunion is a fictional story about four classmates who return to their 20-year high school reunion. Over the next 10 years, two of the classmates pursue significance in their lives, while the other two conti... Read More

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By the numbers

The numbers don't lie.

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$748 Million
Economic Impact on Kansas City
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29 Years
Growing Kansas City
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43%
Increased Revenue Growth
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3 people
41%
Increased Employee Count