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Why Participate in Southern Capital Project Research?

Southern Capital Project wants to hear the story of how you started and are growing your business. We are seeking small business owners who have been in business for six years or less to participate in various online focus groups we are holding with small business owners from Kansas City, Missouri, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

We Want to Hear Your Story

We are exploring how people from different backgrounds receive support from their local community. The first two groups we examine are white men and black women who have businesses six years old or less in Kansas City, Missouri, and Little Rock, Arkansas.  To gather this information, we are conducting a variety of online focus groups that will take no more than an hour and a half of your time this May-June 2023.

About our Research

Our research uses the stories and feedback of business owners to examine the challenges and opportunities they face when starting and growing their businesses. 

 

Participating in our study allows you to share your experiences and perspectives on what support you received from your family, community, and local government as a small business owner. 

When the research is complete, we will inform your local small business support organizations, government officials, and others in your community about improving support for entrepreneurs like you. 

What will I receive?

Upon completion of participating in our virtual focus groups and interviews via Zoom in May 2023, you will receive compensation of $200 in the form of a digital gift card. If interested, you may also receive an additional $50 for participating in a follow-up survey for marketing purposes.

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When is the Focus Group?

May 31: 6-7:30 PM - Little Rock, Black Woman Businesses less than 3 yrs old

June 1: 6-7:30 PM - Little Rock, Black Woman Businesses 3-6+ yrs old

June 7: 6-7:30 PM - Kansas City, Black Woman Businesses less than 3 yrs old

June 8: 6-7:30 PM - Kansas City, Black Woman Businesses 3-6+ yrs old

June 21: 6-7:30 PM - Little Rock, White Men Businesses less than 3 yrs old

June 22: 6-7:30 PM - Little Rock, White Men Businesses 3-6+ yrs old

June 28: 6-7:30 PM - Kansas City, White Men Businesses less than 3 yrs old

June 29: 6-7:30 PM - Kansas City, White Men Businesses 3-6+ yrs old

How do I sign up?

Thank you for your interest, click the button below to get started!

Looking for more information? Click the button below to email us info@connectingeconomies.com

Our Team

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The Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation powers this project
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