TKC EXCLUSIVE!!! CHECK OUT A NEW KANSAS CITY SMALL BIZ PLAN FROM THE HENRY KLEIN CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR!!!
Here's the deal, in forums Henry Klein earns a lot of fans. People like to hear what he has to say. He's one of the youngest people voting for Mayor and generally a great many small biz owners in this town identify him.
If Klein is going to move past the Primary, it'll be his grass roots level of support when it comes to the small biz community and connecting with people on a personal level that'll be responsible.
To wit, take a look at Klein's latest small biz plan for Kansas City:
Henry Klein Announces Formation of a Mayor’s Office for Small Business
Kansas City, Feburary, 9, 2010. On February 8th, in a mayoral forum sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, mayoral candidate announced that if elected, he will establish a Mayor’s Office for Small Business.
Specifically, the formation of the Mayor’s office for Small Business will be designed to –
* Foster better, stronger relationships between the city and small business owners in an effort to streamline all processes related to how we work and interact together.
* Lead the city’s efforts to support small business marketing.
* Explore new avenues for funding of both startups and small business expansion.
-- This would include the development of a small business Community Investment Bank – particularly for loans that are usually smaller than most other institutions want to handle.
-- Promote Peer to Peer Investment via Social Business Networking Sites which would allow individuals to invest in our new and growing small businesses direct through the internet.
* Help these businesses get the most out of the EDC, BizCare, the Chamber of Commerce and other resources such as the Kauffman Foundation
* Understand the impediments entrepreneurs are having and work to remove them.
“Everyone agrees we need to find ways to create jobs. My campaign is proposing a way to do it. We have the entrepreneurs here in Kansas City. We have the institutions, such as the Kaufmann foundation and their FastTrack program, to help them develop the business plans. What we need is to help the startups and entrepreneurs gain access to capital. This is why we need to help the private and non-profit sectors develop a Community Investment Bank. Something that hasn't been discussed much but needs to is Peer to Peer Investing. It's a concept that could quickly and efficiently get financing into the hands of new businesses,” commented Henry Klein.
Klein further stated, “Small businesses will be the engine for job growth in a 21st Century economy. City Hall must clear the path for these businesses. By having a direct line to the mayor, it shows everyone in our great city that job creation is a top priority. Who knows, these efforts could help create the next Cerner, Block or Hallmark.”
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Wonder if this guy (who needs a new picture) will announce a city "Office for Radioman" so I can have a place to go on the zero occasions I have to come into the City that Works? I say that because I'm retired and I DON'T WORK. And would NOT work in KC (if I did) because I'd have to pay a city earnings tax.
ReplyDeleteKind of typical for those who really don't understand business. Small business needs an end to the E-tax, the occupation license, and a dozen other bureaucratic hoops they have to jump thru. They don't need a bunch of new programs that require a consultant to navigate. Still, I do think this is the only honest candidate in the field.
ReplyDeleteAs a small business owner, I would have to say the earnings tax is the least of my concerns as it relates to city government. My biggest problem has been dealing with the water department, which is run like a government within the government. We have had good experiences with the police and fire departments, and as I understand it, that is what the earnings tax funds.
ReplyDeleteIf you work in Kansas City, but don't live here, you're going to pay the earnings tax and there is not a damn thing you can do about it but whine on this blog. Tough shit, pay up or get a job somewhere else. Radioman, you are the dumbest ass I've ever read. If you are retired and don't pay the e-tax, WTF are you complaining about? To save money, maybe the city should cut off services to YOU. If you don't like the tax, then why should you benefit from it. Next time you dial 911, they should ask you for a credit card before they respond.
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ReplyDeleteRadioman doesnt live in KCMO. He did however give an interesting perspective on the e-tax.
I appreciate Radioman's perspective more on the "Office of Radioman."
ReplyDeleteMr. Klein has some really good ideas here, and recognizes that it's usually not one big thing that gets in the way of progress, but lots and lots of little things. Small business is the economic engine for the region (and the country) and the more any local government can do to improve the environment for start-ups and small businesses, the better.
ReplyDeleteJust some common sense zoning, streamlined regulations, and a sense of urgency would be a big help. Successes like the Crossroads happened IN SPITE OF THE CITY AND ALL IT"S DVELOPMENT AGENCIES!
It is typically that way. Small businesses start and grow in spite of government, regardless of where the business is located, but only if there is a real need being filled, and the business is operated efficiently.
ReplyDeleteSmall business is nice, but big businesses employ more people. Dem's seem to forget that.
ReplyDeleteIt is not correct that big businesses, as a category, employ more people. Over 80% of the employees in the United States are employed by small businesses. It has also been the vastly larger area of growth for the last 50+ years.
ReplyDeleteFolks these political elite are going to bleed you dry. They take the E-Tax money and waste it. It does not go for city services. Look at the pot holes, broken water mains, water department people sleeping on the job in their trucks, Rising violent crime, A city hall far removed from the needs of it's citizens, MILLIONS in lawsuits, Cops eating at the most expensive restaurants in town, tif hand outs that lose money.... and the list goes on.
ReplyDeleteDon't be fools let's take our City back by having a say where our tax money goes, it's called a democracy. Let the people decide. Let's take Kansas City back. Let's get Kansas City back on track for the citizens. Not just the wealthy and politically connected