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Why Kansas City Has a Shot at Bridging the Digital Divide

Tech Soup

I had the opportunity to participate in the launch of the new Kansas City Digital Inclusion Fund. So why is Kansas City investing more money on digital inclusion? The fund is being administrated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. The Kansas City Public Library System will also have a role in this work.

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A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal in October of that year. Also last year,, my then 49-year-old sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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A Goal Without A Plan Is Just A Wish

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Because of good weather on most weekends, minimal injury setbacks, and a lot of races to select from in the Kansas City area each weekend, I reached my goal last Saturday, and now with two months left in the year will surpass my goal. A few months ago, my sister-in-law set a goal to run her first-ever 10K race.

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I Accomplished My 2015 Goal!

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Most of the races this year supported non-profit organizations, primarily in the Kansas City metro. Roots N Blues N BBQ (Columbia, MO) -- Got to run with my sister-in-law. My favorite moments from the 50 races this year were: Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas - The 5K and 10K had been on my bucket list for years. I ran both races.

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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

Other examples have included farmers’ markets, newspapers, law groups and art centers. This is one of the requirements for L3Cs the law puts forth for this business model. Though L3Cs are socially conscious, they’re not tax-exempt , and donations and investments are not tax-deductible. Can I start an L3C? North Dakota. Rhode Island.

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Leadership Insights From The Third Door's Michael Combest

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Michael : The Law by Frédéric Bastiat - Without an exposure to the concept of liberty and the affect bad laws have on good people, a prospective leader should not even try to put together an organization, regardless of size. Read more about some of Kansas City''s most interesting leaders. John Sculley almost killed Apple.

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How to Incorporate March Madness in Your Nonprofit Fundraising

NonProfit Hub

Here’s an example of how one person raised $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Kansas. Be sure to know your local laws for lotteries and raffles to see if you need to obtain a license before starting. While this appears to be the easiest route to go, it could also be the most dangerous. Free dog grooming! Free clothing!