Upcoming community events
4th annual all-access expo
Get ready to connect, learn, & discover new opportunities at PBA's
4th annual ALL ACCESS Expo!
This event is designed to bring entrepreneurs and small business owners together with the people, resources, & connections that can help move their businesses forward. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, find new opportunities, gain valuable insights, or connect with organizations ready to support small businesses, this is your chance to get in the room.
Small Business All ACCESS is about opening doors and creating connections. Meet fellow business owners, engage with community and business leaders, explore resources, & walk away with information you can put to work.
We'll see you on Friday, October 16th at the Kauffman Conference Center!
3rd annual trunk or treat
Costumes, candy, & community fun are coming back! The Prospect Business Association’s 3rd annual Trunk or Treat returns Friday, October 30, for an evening filled with treats, decorated trunks, & Halloween fun for kids and families. Want to be part of the fun? We’re looking for businesses, neighborhood associations, community organizations, & other groups to sponsor a trunk for this year’s event. Bring your creativity, decorate your vehicle, & help us fill the evening with treats and fun for local kids. Each participating trunk is responsible for providing its own candy, treats or other appropriate giveaway items to distribute during the event.
Want to host a trunk? Click here to register!
Interested in donating candy? Call (816) 666-9722 or email nina.pbakcmo@gmail.com.
Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton
Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton
Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton
From Basement Dreams to Bold Fashion: How Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton Built a Brand with Purpose
Some of the greatest ventures begin with a dream—scribbled notes, rough sketches, and a vision that refuses to fade. For Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton, that dream took root in her basement during the height of the pandemic. “What started during COVID project has grown into a bold fashion brand offering apparel and bags that empower our customers to feel confident, and look fashionable as they navigate life with positivity,” Redmond-Britton shared.
Today, Duffle Bag Apparel has a storefront in Raytown and is expanding its reach, with new contracts bringing the brand closer to shelves in major retail stores. But the journey hasn’t always been smooth.
James Thomas
Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton
Kei’Shaun Redmond-Britton
BLENDING BUSINESS AND FLAVOR
How Brain Freeze Daiquiri Got Its Start
When the world came to a standstill during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, James Thomas began thinking about ways to bring people together—even while they were apart. For him, the spark of inspiration came from an unexpected place: his love of daiquiri bars.
"I started thinking about a business concept shortly after COVID started," said Thomas, owner of Brain Freeze Daiquiri. "The world was shutting down and I was looking for ways to bring people together during a period of isolation and grief."
Developing Small Businesses and Micro-Enterprises
Prospect Business Association partners with rising businesses and gives them the tools and training they need to succeed. We create solutions through:
- Advocacy
- Business Development
- Community Engagement
- Economic and Community Development
For a decade, strategic partnerships and consistent operations have led to transformational outcomes:
- Business Creation
- Business Stability, and/or Expansion
- Workforce Development
- Financial Security
