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"The greateset harm to the environment is people living in poverty."   -Warren Martin, Executive Director Kansas Strong   Nearly 60% of the energy people in the United States consume and depend on comes from oil & natural gas. Energy needs are increasing.  Reliable energy is a basic need for human flourishing. The industry has been under irresponsible persecution over the last 4 years.  It impacte...

"I walked by a Radio Shack in the 1970's and saw a TRS 80 and it changed my life." -Charles Rose It was technology that drove Charles early in his career.  It was human psychology that gave him purpose.  Charles Rose had a successful exit from the technology business he started.  When he was at the moment of his greatest success he was also alone.   We often normalize behaviors that reduce our hum...

"Shelter is just that-- shelter. It is not long term." Ryan Gates, Executive Producer Homelessness is a challenge, a problem, a fear, a sadness, a human condition that requires humanity to solve.  Wichita, Kansas and communities all over the Unites States want a solution. It is Wichita, Kansas that is putting poeple together to "triage" resources to end homelessness.  Ryan Gates documentary  Hope...

"This game has revealed the grace of play." -- Buff Farrow  We all should strive to win the game however, the most important thing is to be able to play the game. Lifelong tennis players, Buff Farrow and Leo Estopare are welcoming all of us back to playing the game of tennis with their creation Lite Tennis. Innovation comes from passion and these two gentlemen have a tremendous passion for tennis...

"Every time I get on stage I get better at something." --Sierra Scott, founder It's All Good The move to Independent Journalism has exploded since 2020.   The environment is fertile with opportunity for a Journalist to be an Entrepreneur. Seizing the chance to tell the story the way they see fit— absent a News Director or Corporate influence.   Sierra Scott has been an Entrepreneurial Journalist f...

"I have an album in my phone of haters." - Wichita by E.B. Sharing your creativity is important and it takes a little courage.  For people to grasp on to your creaivity is a rewarding experience-- most of the time. Wichita by E.B. is authentically sharing his experiences and he has become the Guide for tens of thousands of people in South Central Kansas. I love what this guy does and I respect the...

"Love is like the #1 ingrediant... taste the love."  - Chef Kevin LeBron larchersmarket.com A Professional Chef is an Artist and a Scientist and an Entrepreneur.  Kevin LeBron has spent his life cooking.  The restaurant business is the start of of many peoples' working career and the inspiration for many who become Entrepreneurs. To go from cooking to a Head Chef to the Operations Manager takes an...

"There was no 'they'. Why Can't we be, THEY!?" -- Grant Mitchell, CEO Every Cure Every Cure has powerful solutions for people seeking them and they did not invent them. The most effective soliutions connect individuals in need with those who offer a product-- specifically in this case a repursosed pill.   Billions of dollars are spent researching and develeopning pharmacutical drugs and often time...

"It's about your reputation in the marketplace and that sounds scary for lots of people." -James Franko, President Kansas Policy Institute   I always thought honesty was the best policy.  We have to be willing to work towards better policy and that means getting rid of policy that has not worked.  Our Constitution and the Bill of Rights create the framework for good policy.  It is an experiment in...

"I noticed opportunities and I would show up." -Dre Baldwin Dre never saw failures or disappointment-- he only saw opportunity. As a young athlete with a desire to get better, he sought out opportunities to get himself in position to get better. He was always working on his game and now he wants you to work on your game.   When you're stuck, or you can't seem to get traction, you need to "put your...

"Innovation gets confused with Invention-- they are not the same words or case." -- Luis Rodriguez Luis works to help others understand how and where technology can be used to improve their lives and business.   "The scientific method is computational thinking," he proclaims. And it is that computational thinking that needs to be introduced early in the education process so kids have a chance to e...

"When you are a game-changer, you may be ahead of the Game." -Anita Greenwood "Show me. Don't tell me." -Damon Young "A Strategy is a disproportionate allocation of Resources." -Brandon Gaide The Emerging Leaders class of 2024 from Leadership Kansas gathered at Groover Labs to share ideas and a discussion with a panel of dynamic thinkers and Leaders.  Damon Young, Brandon Gaide and Anita Greenwood...

"If you know the odds then maybe you'll never start."  -- David Sasson David came to this country because he knew the opportunity was better.  Whatever he wanted to do he knew he had a better opportunity in the United States. We learn our greatest lessons about opportunity from first generation Americans.  We also see how successful you can become when you do not waste it.  

"I can find out what their pain points are and go find the right solution." -Ryan Selenke Accessibility to fast, accurate and safe payments has opened up opportunities for entrepreneuurs all over the worlrd. When you have the ability to exchange freely on the opend market, your business can scale and rapidly increase it's customers. Ryan Selenke founded Reliant Merchant Services because he underst...

"I am interested in what facts informed your viewpoint." -- Commander Lippold October 12, 2000 the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole while refueling at port in  marked an impotant line in the way the Unites States deals with terrorists.  All terrorism is state sponsored. Therefor, we have to respond differently to protect the United States of America. Commander Kirk Lippold was in charge that day....

"Tanganyika-- It means the origin of Life." -Matt Fouts [working with animals]..."it makes you rmember that life's problems are small." -Lynnlee Schmidt Being an Entrepreneur is full of challenges. Being a successful Entrepreneur and succesfully transitioning a business and the next Generation grows it exponentially is elite territory. Matt Fouts has done that with Tanganyika Wildlife Park, advanc...

"When we are struggling, that's where discipline comes in for support." -- Carl Bowden Leadership is profoundly misunderstood.  We are each leading in some capacity every day.  Do you recognize it and are you taking it seriously? Carl Bowden tells us that "Leadership is not about us, it is about others." If we hold ourselves accountable we will serve others and lead in life daily.  Carl's calling...

"We bring a national network of Leaders to support Technology ecosystems." -- Julie Huls, Founder Waymaker Group Hailing from the rural heartlands of Illinois, a farm girl like Julie Huls appreciates the importance of natural systems. While technology has the potential to supplant human efforts, a profound understanding of people is crucial to ensure its effective implementation. Julie's prior exp...

"You operate best when you are operating in your best role." -Stephanie Wise Primaries are so important.  It is the best time to share your voice and support for the change you wish to see in Government. Stephabie Wise is running for Sedgwick County Commission. WiseforSedgwickCounty.com She is a Business Woman. She is a mother.  She is a Leader in her Church and in her community.  She has the cour...

"In order to have Freedom-- Personal Freedom-- you need Financial Freedom."                              -Michael Raanan, President Landmark Tax Group Finding out what you are doing wrong is often the best way to get your life moving in the right direction.  IRS Agent turned Entrepreneur, Michael Raanan, was intentional about his professional develoment as a young man. He knew he wanted to be an E...

"We are running for something bigger than ourselves." -Clay Shively "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence, talent will not…" It's also important to be coachable. Clay Shively discovered running as a freshman in high school. Most elite athletes begin working on their sport early in their life. That is why they excel-- they have thousands of hours of training. Clay Shively had a hi...

"We finally unlocked the potential of the Wichita music ecosystem. People in our community felt support and when they feel supported they grow." - Jessie Hartke "I've never seen a ball of Energy like that. I just want to thank Wichita" - Chase Koch "Social Change, you can say it or you can see it in action." - Adam Hartke The Elsewhere Music Fest exploded in Wichita, Kansas in late June, seemingly...

"If an adversary gains this type of information, what are they going to do with it?" -Clint Stevens With over 23 years of dedicated service in military intelligence, Clint offers a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity gained through extensive experience and practical on-the-job training. Emphasizing the power of experiential learning, Clint believes that we learn most effectively by actively engag...

"I try to have Fun with every. single thing I do." -D'Aydrian Harding D'Aydrian Harding does have fun in everything he does and it's on full display in his videos on YouTube. With over 3 million subscribers on the YouTube platform, 10 million subscribers on TikTok and millions more across othe Social Media platforms, he has captured the attention of America. His message, Stay Sober. His merch is i...

"We believe in the power of music to unify people." -- Chase Koch Elsewhere Music Festival & Conference is here in Wichita, USA. Entrepreneurs, Artists, the business community and non-profits have collaborated for Social Change through action.   Removing barriers for Artists so they can reach their full potential-- this is a festival celebrating the unification of people so we can all work to reac...