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Maria Meyers is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship and economic development. Currently serving as Vice Chancellor of Commercialization and Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of the UMKC Innovation Center, Meyers focuses on transforming innovative ideas into impactful ventures. In addition, Meyers holds the position of Independent Board Director and Governance Chair at MMC Corp, contributing to a 100% employee-owned company in the construction sector. As the founder of SourceLink and KCSourceLink, Meyers has played a pivotal role in enhancing access to entrepreneurial resources across various communities. Previous leadership roles include COO positions at Nature Technology Corporation and Science City at Union Station, as well as a Directorship at Birch Communications. Meyers earned a B.S. in Physics from Iowa State University.
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Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of local communities; they are the ones creating jobs and growing economies across the United States. At SourceLink, we root for the doers and dreamers: the risk-takers, the entrepreneurs, the small business owners – and champion those who support them, giving strength to the fabric or our communities. We know firsthand the importance of building vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems to support new business, job creation and economic growth. Blending technology and consulting backed by decades of experience, we connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to the resources that already exist in their communities, thereby moving economies forward. We’ve done this longer than anyone else, (you can call us ecosystem pioneers) so you won’t find a solution or approach as complete as ours. From connecting resources, identifying gaps and offering guidance across the ecosystem to gaining buy-in at the highest levels of government and measuring program success, we work with our clients to build diverse, equitable and sustainable economies of all shapes and sizes. We tailor our solutions and services to the specific needs of each client; we take pride in the relationships we form with community leaders and celebrate their successes as our own. If you’re a visionary, community advocate and ecosystem builder, we want you to join the SourceLink family. Let’s build a stronger future for your community, together.