Lead Bank Launches Capital Raising Toolkit for Small Businesses
Following on the heels of the creation of their new innovative Lead Business Advisors team earlier this year, the Lead Bank Capital Raising Tool Kit was created to offer businesses another variety of services to help move them to the next level and secure funding.Investing in Expertise - Lead Bank Is Banking on People
Lead Bank, a locally-owned commercial bank dedicated to the needs of small businesses in the Kansas City area, has made a concerted effort to offer a high level of sophistication to its clients by hiring exceptional people with creditable experience and knowledge. Lead Bank is dedicated to strengthening small business banking in Kansas City through the delivery of tailored banking and financial services. As an ongoing effort to deliver a broad range of financial products and services, Lead Bank has hired several new team members, including a new Vice President of Treasury Services, a Senior Vice President and an Assistant Vice President-Universal Banker.The White House Will Recognize Kansas City Startup, Honor Capital, LLC as a "Champion of Change"
On Monday, August 25, 2014 the White House announced that James S. Allen, Jr., co-founder of Honor Capital, LLC, a Kansas City native and Navy Veteran, has been selected as a 2014 recipient of the “Veteran Entrepreneur-Champions of Change” award. James (Jim) Allen, Jr. will formally receive the designation on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 1:00 PM ET at the White House as they honor "Champions of Change" veterans and their families who are doing extraordinary work across the country as leaders in entrepreneurship. The “Champions of Change” have distinguished themselves by continuing to serve our country through their successful small businesses and non-profits that create jobs, spur economic growth, and help their communities. This program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature outstanding individuals with the hopes that they will empower and inspire members of their communities to do the same.Women-Owned Businesses Growth Stalls Due to Lack of Funding
Lead Bank is pleased to announce the results of their most recent, original research for women-owned businesses in the Kansas City metropolitan area. This study examines the progress, or lack thereof, and outlook for women-owned business funding opportunities. This study included Kansas City members of the Women’s Business Center, including the Women’s Presidents’ Organization (WPO), Lead Bank clients and other like-minded business owners.