Building a Healthy Community
While PBA serves businesses and entrepreneurs across all industries in the Greater Kansas City Area, our primary objective is to address decades of disinvestment and systemic barriers in the Prospect Corridor and Urban Core. We achieve this by developing strategic initiatives, fostering vital partnerships, and implementing intentional, targeted responses. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to driving transformation and success throughout the Kansas City area.
Why Prospect Business Association Matters
Access to Capital & Various Financial Institutions
- Opening of business bank accounts
- Loan support & submittal = revenue generation for financial institution & capital for business development
Economic Development
- Increased tax revenue (payroll tax, sales tax, self-employment taxes)
- Increase new business development
- Increase scaling and sustainability of existing businesses
Community Development
- Empowerment through advocacy for ongoing business development
- Revitalization of community by businesses within the community (construction, local developers)
- Generational wealth
Workforce Development
- Increased staffing/employment
- Increased tax revenue
What is an Entrepreneurial Support Organization?
PBA’s Business Development Services Program offers hands-on assistance and back-office support to help businesses start, grow, and sustain themselves. They collaborate with industry experts and partners to provide training. Key programs include:
- Incorporate You (with KC BizCare) – Helps businesses become fully incorporated.
- Eco-Expert Boutique – Connects businesses with industry experts for personalized assistance.
- Technology Today (with Grow with Google) – Provides monthly digital skills training.
- Design Exchange (with Kansas City Art Institute) – Pairs students with businesses to develop marketing tools.