GREENLINE
ENTREPRENEURS
PROGRAM
COMMUNITY BUSINESS ACADEMY
Empowering Entrepreuners.
Strengthening Communities in Kansas City’s Eastside
Empowering Kansas City’s Eastside entrepreneurs through affordable spaces, tailored business training, and transformative community support. Join Greenline Foundation’s Community Business Academy to ignite your business journey with resources, mentorship, and a thriving network right here in your neighborhood.
About
The Greenline Foundation is an organization committed to closing economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region. Our core mission, driven by an equity and community-based lens, is to repurpose underutilized commercial spaces into thriving hubs for entrepreneurial growth, workforce development, and community revitalization.
“I WOULDN’T CALL THEM
CLASSES; I WOULD CALL
THEM EYE OPENERS.”
Aissatou N’daiye
Tukulor by Naissa
Community Business Academy
Graduate Spring 2015
Program Goals
Subsidized Commercial Spaces
Provide subsidized commercial spaces and resources for local entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses
Industry-Leading Business Education
Deliver industry-leading business education and tailored training through the Community Business Academy, equipping entrepreneurs with essential skills for success.
Deep Community Impact
Foster deep, sustainable community impact by connecting entrepreneurs to mentorship, collaborative workspaces, and a supportive network—driving generational change in historically underserved neighborhoods.
Events
February 12, 19, & 26
Community Business Academy Info Sessions
Community Business Academy Info Sessions
6:00 PM
Location: 3242 Benton Blvd,
Kansas City, MO 64128
The Community Business Academy offers hands-on business training, mentorship, and access to tools that will help our neighbors turn ideas into thriving businesses. At this launch event, you’ll connect with fellow community members, get a first look at our resources, and help us build an inclusive economic future together.
Get in touch
We serve entrepreneurs in Kansas City’s Oak Park, Key Coalition, Palestine, and Santa Fe neighborhoods—prioritizing those facing income or funding barriers. We’re committed to equitable outcomes and elevating the next generation of woman-owned businesses and businesses owned by people of color.
FAQS
What is the Greenline Foundation’s core mission?
The Greenline Foundation is an organization committed to closing economic mobility gaps in the Kansas City region. Our core mission, driven by an equity and community-based lens, is to repurpose underutilized commercial spaces into thriving hubs for entrepreneurial growth, workforce development, and community revitalization.
Where does the Foundation focus its work?
We are deeply focused on serving marginalized and underrepresented entrepreneurs in Kansas City’s Eastside, specifically in neighborhoods like Oak Park. Our work targets areas of significant economic disparity, including zip codes like 64128, to foster economic resilience.
Where is the Foundation’s headquarters located?
The Greenline Foundation Headquarters is located at The Benton at 3242 Benton Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64128.
What other services will The Benton provide?
Beyond serving as the Foundation’s headquarters, The Benton will function as a vital Community Resource Hub for the Oak Park neighborhood. We will host community engagements and serve as a dedicated Minor Home Repair Intake Center to help residents stabilize and grow their assets.