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

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Upcoming Events

State of HEMP
State of HEMP
Thursday
Mar 05
Barnett's Basement
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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State of HEMP
State of HEMP

The State of HEMP Address is a chance for HEMP participants to learn what’s going on in HEMP, hear about upcoming goals for 2026 and ask questions. Members of the Board will share their committees’ ideas and planned activities for 2026. 

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Exit Planning Strategy Workshop
Exit Planning Strategy Workshop
Tuesday
Mar 31
Barnett's Basement
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Exit Planning Strategy Workshop
Exit Planning Strategy Workshop
The 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 roadmap to... 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