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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Thank You, Kansas City! Think Big Named Top 4 Brand in KC


Although we are no longer competing in KCSourceLink's Battle of the Brands (we got beat out by one of our favorite Kansas City companies, The Roasterie), we have to say, it's been quite an exciting run.  

We were nominated to participate in the Battle of the Brands back in 2012 as well...and let's just say, we weren't nearly as successful.  Back in 2012, we were beat out in the very first round by Rainy Day Books.  We were sad, but it certainly didn't cramp our startup style. 

This year was different.  We are extremely proud to say that we claimed the title of most recognized brand in the Innovation-led category by squeaking by other innovative companies such as OverKC, MySmartPlans, Barkley and Integral Computer.  We were absolutely thrilled to make it to the Fighting Four...and we have you, our fans and brand advocates, to thank.

We cannot thank you enough for your support and votes.  It's because of you that Think Big Partners can continue to grow and strengthen the Kansas City entrepreneurial community!  So thank you, Kansas City, for naming us one of the top 4 brands in the metro area, and for the past three years of support. 

Follow us: @thinkbigKC  

Thursday, April 4, 2013

In Case You Missed It: Great Minds Think Big Photo Recap



On Wednesday, Think Big Partners hosted the first event in the Great Minds Think Big series. The fireside chat-style event series is an intimate, inside-look into some of the greatest entrepreneurial minds from the biggest companies both here in Kansas City and across the country. At Great Minds Think Big, two innovative thought leaders with completely different backgrounds will come together to challenge one another’s thought processes and provide insight, inspiration and encouragement to entrepreneurs and startups.

The first Great Minds Think Big event spotlighted Danny O'Neill of The Roasterie and Scott Tibbitts, aerospace entrepreneur.  The evening was filled with insight, inspiration and words of wisdom from both entrepreneurs including topics such as:
  • The challenges and fears of starting a company
  • Moments when they thought too big, too fast
  • Why not everyone should be an entrepreneur
  • The importance of unique ability
  • Their entrepreneurial bucket lists  
After discussion with moderator Herb Sih, the floor opened for the audience to ask questions.  Following the Q&A, appetizers and beverages were served with an hour of power networking. 

Check out some of the highlights of the first Great Minds Think Big event in the photos below:


Moderator Herb Sih starts the GMTB discussion with Danny and Scott.

Over 50 entrepreneurs made it out to KC's most intimate startup event. 

Outpost Media captures the GMTB event. 
GMTB concluded with networking and appetizers. 
Power networking after the fireside discussion.
A big thanks to everyone who made GMTB a success--Blue Pot catering, The Roasterie, Scott Tibbitts, Danny O'Neill, our organizers and all of those who made it out to the event!

Miss out on KC's most intimate entrepreneur event?  Don't worry!  Details about another Great Minds Think Big event will be out soon.  Stay tuned.

Follow Great Minds Think Big by searching #GMTB.  

Monday, April 1, 2013

Think Big Partners Enters the Fighting Four!


A huge thanks to all of our Think Big fans and brand advocates!  Thanks to you and your votes, we have officially advanced to the Fighting Four in KCSourceLink's Battle of the Brands

We have already claimed the title of the most recognized innovation-led brand in Kansas City...and now, we're ready to duke it out against The Roasterie to make it to the championship round.  Who would have thought that two Kansas City "percolators" would go against each other to claim this title?

We cannot thank you enough for your support and votes.  It's because of you that Think Big Partners can continue to grow and strengthen the Kansas City entrepreneurial community. 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Great Minds Think Big: Tickets Now Available!



Tickets for Kansas City’s most intimate entrepreneur event are now available!

Join us for Great Minds Think Big featuring Danny O’Neill, President & Owner of The Roasterie and Scott Tibbitts, successful aerospace entrepreneur on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 4:00-6:30pmat 1800 Baltimore Kansas City, MO 64108 (6th floor). 


At Great Minds Think Big, two innovative thought leaders with completely different backgrounds will come together to challenge one another’s thought processes and provide insight, inspiration and encouragement to entrepreneurs and startups.   

Plus 20% of all proceeds will be donated to a Kiva project!  

Join us for:
  • High-level networking
  • An intimate fireside chat with successful entrepreneurs
  • In-depth question & answer sessions
  • Cocktails and appetizers 
We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Great Minds Think Big: KC's Most Intimate Entrepreneur Event

What happens when two great minds from two completely different industries think big together?  Great Minds Think Big (GMTB) is looking to answer that very question.

Hosted by Think Big Partners, Great Minds Think Big is a fireside chat event series that brings together two innovative thought leaders with completely different backgrounds to challenge one another’s thought processes and provide insight, inspiration and encouragement to local entrepreneurs and startups.  

The first Great Minds Think Big event will feature Danny O’Neill, President and Owner of The Roasterie as well as Scott Tibbits, successful aerospace entrepreneur.  GMTB will bring these two well-known entrepreneurs together in order to spark creativity, explore differences, answer intimate entrepreneurial questions and discover what happens when two great minds meet for the first time and think big.

The first Great Minds Think Big agenda is as follows:

4:00-4:15pm – Networking
4:15-5:00pm – Herb Sih of Think Big Partners moderates Great Minds Think Big fireside chat
5:00-5:30pm – Q&A from audience
5:30-6:30pm – Cocktail party and appetizers

Great Minds Think Big will take place on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 4:00-6:30pm at 1800 Baltimore (6th floor) in Kansas City, Missouri.

REGISTER HERE starting March 6, 2013.

Register to attend Great Minds Think Big by visiting gmtb.eventbrite.com.  Individual tickets are $35.00 and a pair of tickets is $50.00.  Only a limited number of tickets are available and the event is expected to sell out.  20% of all proceeds will be donated to an entrepreneurial project on Kiva.com.

To become a speaker at a future Great Minds Think Big event, please contact Emily Leeper at emily.leeper@thinkbigpartners.com.  

Get more event updates from me on Twitter! @AllisonThinkBig

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The 5 Reasons Every Office Needs a Coffee Bar


Here at Think Big Partners, we'll admit it: we're pretty spoiled.  We have fantastic, collaborative coworkers, a modern coworking space and a whole lot of freedom.  But we became the most spoiled of all when we installed our very own gourmet coffee bar.

Our coffee bar is top-of-the-line complete with an espresso machine, a top-notch bean grinder, flavor pumps, percolators and some of the best beans and teas in the world (courtesy of Kansas City's The Roasterie).  Our office coffee bar is pretty extraordinary.  And we know that a lot of other offices and coworking spaces in the area don't provide the amazing coffee that we do.  But an office doesn't have to have all the fancy equipment to provide coworkers and employees with a great cup of coffee.  All you really need is a high quality coffee grinder, a brewer and some coffee beans.  

So why don't most office provide these three coffee essentials?  We're not sure.  Not only is it super easy to set up (and not that expensive), but having an office coffee bar reaps many more benefits.  And here, for your coffee-drinking pleasure, are some of the biggest benefits we've noticed by having a coffee bar in our coworking space: 

1.  Saves us a &*@!load of time 

I performed a little test.  While my coworker walked to our coffee bar and made herself a vanilla cappuccino, I headed down the street (about 1 block) and ordered a vanilla cappuccino from a local cafe.  It took my coworkers approximately 3 minutes and 21 seconds to prepare her own vanilla cappuccino and sit back down at her desk.  It took me, on the other hand, 17 minutes and 41 seconds to get my coffee at the cafe and sit down at my desk.  My coworker gave herself an extra 14 minutes and 20 seconds to accomplish the work she needed to that day.  I lost 14 minutes and 20 seconds.  In other words, having a coffee bar in the office could save the average coworker approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes every week.  Ever wish you could stop work at 4:00 on Fridays?  Now, you can.  Just install a brewer, a grinder and voila! More time with the kids on Friday night.  

2.  Encourages people to come see us  

Ever wish clients would come to you for a change?  With a coffee bar, they might!  Instead of meeting in the local coffee shop, offer for your clients or other meetings to come to your office for coffee.  When you have a coffee bar, almost everyone will say yes.  Once you get them in the building, they're in your territory and you can be in control of the conversation.  Thank you coffee! 

3.  Spread the love 

Having a coffee bar isn't just great for new meetings, it also works in favor of your coworkers!  If you're the head of the office, install a coffee bar in the office and you'll be everybody's favorite boss.  This seemingly "small" employee perk could change the mood and atmosphere of the entire office.  

4.  Control your order

Ever think that maybe, just maybe, that coffee barista "decaffeinated" you?  He probably didn't...but you never know.  Having a coffee bar in the office allows you to control your order 100% of the time.  People can get pretty particular about their coffee orders.  But having a coffee bar in the office allows you to put just the right amount of coffee, milk, sugar, creamer and whatever else (we even provide chocolate syrup!) into your Cup of Joe. 

5.  Saves money
Every time you run into the coffee shop, a standard order will cost you at least $4.00 (that doesn't include that delicious-looking berry-filled croissant).  But installing a coffee bar in your office doesn't cost a whole lot.  Depending on how much you provide, a coffee bar can run relatively cheap.  All you need is a coffee grinder, a coffee brewer, a few bags of coffee beans and installation (which The Roasterie offers for about $150).  After that, it's just a matter of buying coffee beans (which you can buy at a wholesale price when you buy in bulk!) and any other flavorings, cups and stirrers.  A cup of coffee from your very own coffee bar will only cost you about $.15.  Worth it!

We love our coffee bar.  And we want to share the caffeinated love with you!  Check out a few pictures of our coffee bar (yeah, we kicked it up a few notches...we have more than just a grinder and a brewer!): 

At our coworking space, bizperc, we have always have a Drink of the Day!

We brew up The Roasterie's air roasted coffee every morning and afternoon for our members.

All of the essentials!  Mugs, creamer and to-go cups. 

For the non-coffee drinkers, we add a little "varie-tea"! 
We amped up of coffee bar with flavorings, toppings and more.
What'll it be today?
The coffee bar is a great place to gather for impromptu meetings and lunch breaks.
Learn more about setting up your own office coffee bar by contacting The Roasterie.  

Follow our coworking space! @bizperc 
Follow me! @AllisonThinkBig

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Think Big Partners Spins Off Digital Startup Marketing Company Inboun



We've built a lot of great things at Think Big Partners.  From Kansas City-based startup companies to the production of large events, we have become experts in the entrepreneurial field.  And with that, we have learned a lot of interesting marketing tactics along the way--marketing tactics that have led to recognition by publications such as Sprouter and The Social Media Bible.  Startup marketing is something we excel at--and it's time for us to get serious about it.

That's why Think Big Partners has split off its marketing unit as a separate business known as Inboun, which specializes in digital marketing for startups as well as small and mid-sized businesses.

Inboun currently focuses on inbound marketing consulting, strategy development, public relations, audio/video development, digital marketing analytics and measurement, as well as social media, content, event, custom engagement and startup marketing services.

Inboun’s client list includes The North Face, The Roasterie, Hitch Fit Online Personal Training, Coaches vs. Cancer, The College Basketball Experience, Ruckus, Think Big Partners and other local (Kansas City-based) and national companies.   

Inboun also specializes in marketing many of Think Big Partners’ startups involved in the accelerator program, the incubator and in the coworking space.  As Inboun’s niche market, these Kansas City-based startups and early-stage companies utilize the company’s digital marketing services in order to promote their brand, drive traffic to their new websites, establish a voice in the community and market innovative products that are new to the industry.    

“We enjoy helping entrepreneurs because we are entrepreneurs too,” said founder of Inboun, Herb Sih.  “Throughout helping so many startups during our experience of building Think Big Partners, as well as working closely with entrepreneurs during events like Think Big Kansas City, The Gigabit Challenge and iKC, we realized that one of our biggest strengths is helping these startups market exactly what they do and how they do it.  Marketing for startups requires a very different approach than marketing for established brands.  Lucky for us, we excel at both.” 

In addition to working with startups, Inboun also works with established brands through an integrated inbound marketing strategy.  By collaborating with other marketing agencies, developing both short- and long-term marketing campaigns and assisting brands with social media marketing, Inboun’s client base has grown quickly since its inception in mid-2011.

"Working with Inboun has been a great experience," says Diana Chaloux-LaCerte, co-owner of Hitch Fit and client of Inboun. "They have aided us greatly in developing effective marketing strategies, in addition to creating loads of valuable, traffic driving, custom content to our websites and social media networks. The team is fun to work with and extremely responsive to all of our requests and needs. They obviously have our best interest and growth in mind, and we look forward to a continuing relationship as we expand our company." 

One of Inboun’s most sought-after services is event marketing, also referred to as experiential-based marketing.  By connecting constituency groups to brands as well as utilizing events as a marketing tactic, Inboun has helped various startups and established brands not only market their events, but to use events as a promotional technique.  Events that Inboun has been involved with include the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic, The College Basketball Hall of Fame Weekend, iKC, The Gigabit Challenge, Treasure You Retreat and upcoming Kansas City innovation competition, HackovateHealth

At Inboun, we are thrilled to work with some of Kansas City’s most sought-after brands as well as some of the nation’s growing businesses.  Whether it’s developing the next creative campaign, developing a strong PR strategy, promoting an upcoming event or teaching our clients the power of social media marketing, Inboun's focus is to teach progressive companies and innovative startups how to develop powerful customer relationships that lead to revenue and measurable results.

Want to learn more about Inboun?  Visit online at www.inboun.com or on Twitter @Inboun.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

iKC Unleashes List of Speakers and Inspire Talk Presenters


iKC is now announcing its list of 50+ speakers and Inspire Talk presenters who are lined up to speak at the innovation and entrepreneurship event in Kansas City on June 20, 2012.  The speakers range from many different areas of expertise—from entrepreneurship to marketing, innovation to profitability.  iKC will feature speakers and presenters from some of Kansas City’s most well-known companies like Boulevard Brewing Company, Hallmark, Sprint, The Roasterie and The Kauffman Foundation as well as some of the new up-and-comers like Inboun, Hitch Fit, FrontFlip and Bixy.

To view a full list of speakers and Inspire Talk presenters, check out the iKC Agenda page.   

A special thanks to presenting sponsor Master Your Card Missouri and other iKC sponsors including H&R Block, 7-Eleven, KC Business Magazine, R2Fact, Google, FreshID, authorSTREAM and Hovey Williams LLP.

Missing out on iKC on June 20th? We're sad, too. But we've got great news.  You can view all of the Powerpoint presentations on our authorSTREAM page.  Click here for direct access.

Special iKC Promo!  authorSTREAM is also excited to offer a complimentary Premium and Business Plan to all conference attendees at 30% off (take a look at them here).  Attendees or anyone related with the iKC event can use the Promo Code: PC7100513 for availing this offer on buying our Premium/ Business plans.  This offer will be available to the first 100 users claiming it, starting from today till July 17, 2012.

We look forward to seeing you (and all of our knockout speakers) on June 20th

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Lathrop & Gage Consults bizperc Entrepreneurs May 22


The benefits of joining the bizperc coworking space seem endless—Roasterie coffee, inspirational views of downtown Kansas City and collaboration with like-minded entrepreneurs daily.  But now, bizperc is bringing an even bigger benefit to the coworking community: legal consulting hours from Lathrop & Gage.

On Tuesday, May 22 from 3:00-5:00PM, Colleen Graham and Travis McCallon of Lathrop & Gage meet one-on-one with bizperc members to help answer those percolating startup legal questions. 

Next week, Graham and McCallon will sit down with bizperc members to discuss different legal matters for startup businesses.  Graham, an expert in the corporate space, will guide entrepreneurs through business lifecycles (from formation documents to hiring employees to selling the company).  McCallon, on the other hand, will assist entrepreneurs with intellectual property questions such as copyright, trademarks, licensing and agreements.

According to Graham, associate at Lathrop & Gage, many entrepreneurs confront the law firm after a mistake has already been made.  bizperc’s consulting hours can help entrepreneurs prevent anything detrimental from happening in the first place.

“We see a lot of entrepreneurs when something goes wrong,” says Graham.  “These hours will help entrepreneurs avoid mistakes before they happen.  Entrepreneurs often need that extra knowledge and time.  It’s all about foresight.”

Graham notes that Kansas City has a large entrepreneurial market that has yet to be tapped.  The goal of both Graham and McCallon is to build positive relationships with some of these KC entrepreneurs and to help them succeed from start to finish.

To sign up for the bizperc hours with Lathrop & Gage, you must be a bizperc member.  Email Sarah at ssnyder@thinkbigpartners.com to register.  

Follow Lathrop & Gage! @LathropGage
Follow bizperc! @bizperc

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Check Out How We Cowork! It’s Time for the May bizperc Showcase


Do you love where you work? We do! We collaborate with a wide array of like-minded entrepreneurs every day.  We get to relax and check out the best views of the city from our rooftop (with WiFi!).  We have Roasterie Coffee and delicious lattes.  We think we’re pretty lucky and we want you to see it for yourself.


It’s time for the monthly bizperc Showcase.  Clear your calendars for Thursday, May 17th from 2:00 to 3:00pm and come on down to 1800 Baltimore in KC and join us on the 4th floor. Experience the modern and innovative workplace we call home.


The Showcase will start off with an expertly guided tour of our coworking space and business accelerator. Experience the atmosphere our entrepreneurs thrive in. From coffee bar to rooftop, you’ll get an inside-look at our coworking space, bizperc, and learn what Think Big Partners is up to. We want to show you how Think Big Partners is innovating the startup world.  But this showcase isn’t just about us—we want you to tell us about your own entrepreneurial ventures too.


Showcase Agenda:
2:00 Meet Think Big Partners: the company that’s building companies

2:15 Tour the bizperc coworking space and see where the magic happens

3:00 Showcase your own entrepreneurial venture on bizperc’s 6th floor with a gorgeous view of downtown KC


Come experience the benefits of coworking and see how we’re changing the way entrepreneurs
interact daily. Register today for the bizperc Showcase powered by Think Big Partners on Thursday, May 17th from 2:00 to 3:00pm.


If you can’t make it this month...don’t worry!  We’ll be showing off our coworking space each month. Stay tuned for upcoming Showcase information!


Questions? Call 816-842-5244 or email Sarah Snyder (ssnyder@thinkbigpartners.com).


Don’t forget to follow bizperc on Twitter! @bizperc

Friday, April 13, 2012

KC Coworking Space Gets Major Spring Makeover

It’s Spring: The trees are blooming, the sun is shining, Kansas Citians are coming out of hibernation and Spring cleaning has begun. With the change of the seasons comes new changes at bizperc. We’re shaking things up around here and we’re all smiles about it.


The walls have come down. That’s right, our cube walls have been removed. We are no longer separated from our fellow coworkers. This change opens up a whole new realm of collaboration. Conversations flow more freely, and ideas can be shared and discussed with ease. It’s open, modern, welcoming and frankly...it’s awesome. While this is the most drastic of the changes the others are just as exciting.



Does your office have a virtual juke box? Ours does. Anybody can come up and play DJ with our newest addition, a touchscreen monitor set up with the sole intent of catering to the specific musical needs of our tenants. It’s a small change, but music is extremely important in an office. It sets the tone and mood for the day. Now you can groove to the music of your choice while working away and collaborating like a champ.


As we see more green in nature with Spring in full effect we too have gotten a little greener. We’ve added recycling bins to each floor. We’re all about working hard, having fun, and saving the planet. 


Need a break? I bet you do. Need some exercise and a little friendly competition? Of course. bizperc now has ping pong! We’ve opened up the 6th floor and added a ping pong table. Take your mind off the multiple projects you’re working on and challenge one of your fellow coworkers to a quick game. It’s a fun and easy way to relieve stress and have a laugh.


Here at bizperc we like caffeine...a lot. We love it so much that we’ve added a coffee bar! We now have professional equipment and delicious coffee from The Roasterie. We’re practically a full-blown coffee shop. The aroma is enticing and the coffee is spectacular.


These are just a few of many changes to come. We’re excited and inspired. It’s a good time for change and bizperc is booming. Stay tuned for more updates on the activities happening around the office.


Want to collaborate with us?  Join the bizperc community


Follow bizperc! @bizperc





Thursday, March 22, 2012

A Team, an Idea and 54 Hours: Startup Weekend Kansas City


Ask any business expert, "Is it possible to launch a company in under 54 hours?" and most of them will a) laugh and shrug off the question like it's a joke, or b) stare at you and shake their head.  But ask the founders of Startup Weekend if it can be done, and they'll confidently say, "Why not?"

Startup Weekend is a global network of passionate leaders and entrepreneurs on a mission to inspire, educate and empower individuals, teams and communities.  With this goal in mind, Startup Weekend puts together 54-hour events that focus on building a web or mobile application over the course of just one weekend.  And it's back this year for a fifth time in Kansas City on April 13, 2012.

Join Midwest entrepreneurs Adam Coomes (Salt), Royce Haynes (Legal Sonar), Danny O'Neill (The Roasterie) and many others for Startup Weekend Kansas City on April 13-15 at Union Station.  As a participant, you will have the chance to collaborate with other software developers, graphic designers and business people to build and launch a business in just 54 hours.

Prove the so-called "business experts" wrong and see your idea become a reality at Startup Weekend Kansas City.  Register today!

Great news, entrepreneurs!  I will be live blogging and reporting from Startup Weekend!  Stay tuned for more details and updates here on Think Big's blog. 

Follow me! @AllisonThinkBig


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Alliance Project Wraps Up in Kansas City November 14th

It's been a long and grueling business plan competition.  But fear not, entrepreneurs! The Alliance Project is wrapping up next week and we will all find out who the winner of the $10,000 prize will be.

Everyone could use an extra $10,000.  But as an entrepreneur, what would you do with it?  Rent out a coworking space? Amp up your marketing strategy?  Schedule some much-needed consulting?  The Alliance Project, hosted by Alterra Bank, is making that dream come true for one entrepreneur.

On November 14, Alterra Bank, in conjunction with some of the most recognizable names in Kansas City business, will announce the winner of the first Alliance Project at the finale event.  bizperc, CBIZ, Kazoo Marketing, The Roasterie, the Social Media Club of Kansas City, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, Whiskey Design and Will Gregory Public Relations have teamed up with Alterra to provide one deserving small business with everything it needs to be successful - from $10,000 to business consulting and marketing services.

The finale event will begin at 7:30 AM on Monday the 14th with networking and a continental breakfast.  Final presentations will begin at 8:00 before a panel of judges.

Best of luck to all of the hard-working entrepreneurs who have submitted their ideas to the Alliance Project!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Alterra Bank Sparks Entrepreneurship Through the Alliance Project

Alterra Bank's mission is "to become the world's greatest bank."  Obviously, that is a hefty mission to take on.  But the truth of the matter is, Alterra Bank is actually doing it...one step at a time.

This Thursday, Alterra Bank is teaming up with some of the most recognized names in Kansas City business to unveil the Alliance Project.  This project will award one deserving Kansas City small business with everything that it may need to become a success - from business consulting and marketing services to coffee for a year.  The purpose of the project is to foster the growth of entrepreneurship and startup businesses in Kansas City and beyond. 

The Alliance Project will evaluate new businesses based on a variety of criteria.  Ten entrepreneurs will then be chosen to present at the contest's finale event on November 14th.  The finale will take place at the Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch.  At this event, one winner will be announced. 

"The Alliance Project represents a tremendous opportunity for one emerging business to build relationships with some of Kansas City's finest organizations," says Jeff Chambers, Chief Strategy Officer of Alterra Bank.

In order to make the Alliance Project a success, Alterra Bank has chosen to team up with some of Kansas City's most impactful businesses including bizperc, CBIZ, Kazoo Marketing, The Roasterie, Social Media Club of Kansas City, Stinson Morrison Hecker LLP, Whiskey Design and Will Gregory Public Relations.

"As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand that building strong partnerships is critical to the growth and success in business," says Chambers.  "Alterra Bank is committed to being a partner to entrepreneurs at every stage of development and it was with that commitment in mind that we built the Alliance Project." 

Alterra Bank and its partners will hold a kick-off event to jumpstart the Alliance Project on Thursday, August 4th at the Kansas City Central Library's Helzberg Auditorium.  The kick-off event will take place from 11:30AM until 1:00PM.  Kansas City Mayor, Sly James, Library Director, Crosby Kemper and Alterra Bank CEO, Pam Berneking will speak at the Alliance Project launch event. 

But where did Alterra Bank find inspiration to start the Alliance Project?

"Printed on the wall at the Kauffman Foundation is the Entrepreneur's Pledge," explains Chambers. "Two tenets of that pledge stand out to me: I am what I am because many people have helped me along this journey and therefore, I will give back to the society that helped me be successful.  I believe what we've created with the Alliance Project is an example of how seriously we take that pledge at Alterra Bank."

For complete contest details, please visit http://alterrabank.com/alliance/.

Written by Allison Way
@AllisonThinkBig