“The women who lead this program are undeniably filled with talent, passion and care for the students. They are intelligent, punctual, honest, organized and inspiring. Their ability to track cross industries and provide tangible application to business owners who need direct, concise resourcing, mentorship is inspiring to watch and to be on the receiving end of. The impact this program has had and will continue to have on Kansas City should be thoughtfully continued as the impact on the local economy is vast.“

– Convivial Production owner Chentell Stiritz

“It is hard to express my gratitude to Scale Up and all it has given me in business. I wish that I had been involved in the program the year before I was because not only did my triage within Scale Up teach me that part of the business was draining the life out of my other side of the business, but they also helped me close one side of my company and scale my other side. In 2018, we took third place in Ingrams out of thousands of businesses in Kansas City businesses for fast growth. I can not say enough positive things about Scale Up and Jill Hathaway, our business coach. The programs within the SBDC changed our business forever!”

– Midwest Comfort Homes owner Travis Thonen

“Jason- Thank You for the help and assistance. Rock Star!! That saved myself and Patrick a ton of time and frustration!!! U da man.”

– Western Forms owner Chris Ward

“Patricia McCreary- Contract consultant (testimonials from clients)

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your time, guidance, and the invaluable support you’ve provided. We’ve received the notes and templates you shared, and they’ve already proven to be incredibly helpful.

The resources and connections you’ve introduced us to have given us a much-needed boost in organizing our next steps. More importantly, your insights have strengthened our confidence as we continue working toward our goals and plans as business owners.

Thank you for your dedication and encouragement—it truly means a lot to us. We’re excited to put everything we’ve learned into action and look forward to sharing our progress with you in the future.”

– Jamar & Tiffany