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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HEMP and Porter House Kansas City have a partnership and both work to help entrepreneurs in the Kansas City area
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Upcoming Events

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Happy Hour
Happy Hour
Tuesday
Apr 07
The Back Nine Golf
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Happy Hour
Happy Hour
We’re excited to invite you to a special HEMP Happy Hour, generously hosted by Joe Speicher, owner of The Back Nine Golf! This is a great opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow members, and enjoy great conversations in a relaxed setting. A huge thank you to Joe Speicher for his generosity in hosting this event—we appreciate his support in bringing our community together! Read More
Strategic Planning Workshop Part II
Strategic Planning Workshop Part II
Tuesday
Apr 14
Barnett's Basement
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Strategic Planning Workshop Part II
Strategic Planning Workshop Part II
If you’ve attended our Strategic Planning Workshop in the past, you’ll notice this year’s program is different. We’ve refreshed and expanded the material to make it more actionable and aligned with how businesses are growing today. Even if you’ve participated before, this updated workshop will give you new tools and frameworks to sharpen your strategy. We are excited to offer an updated Strategic... 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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30 Years
Growing Kansas City
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43%
Increased Revenue Growth
3 people
41%
Increased Employee Count