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Our special guest is Nia Richardson, Assistant to the Director for Small Business and Entrepreneurship with the City of Kansas City. Ms. Richardson oversees the day-to-day operations of the KC BizCare Office, a free business resource, advocacy, and information center for new and existing businesses operating within Kansas City. Established in 2009, KC BizCare provides guidance and assistance for businesses navigating the City’s licensing, permitting, and vendor approval processes. Her work also includes streamlining initiatives to remove barriers to entry and systemic issues that prevent businesses from growing in Kansas City. She is an advocate between businesses and City departments and helps to address business-related concerns. Nia started with the City in November of 2018, and her work is vital to the City’s goal of becoming the “Most Entrepreneurial City in America.” This conversation reveals how Nia boldly takes care of business personally and professionally. We’re talking about Entrepreneurship, Advocacy, Leadership, Parenting, Divorce, and Race, Culture and Life in Kansas City, Missouri. Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and entertained. #entrepreneurship #business #kansascity #startup #kcbizcare #ceo #cityofentrepreneurs #livingcities #citifoundation #griffinandstrong --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misshandie/message