Governor Jay Nixon visited WillCo Technologies on March 22nd to announce that Missouri’s application for $26.9 million in funding through the State Small Business Credit (SSBCI) had been approved. Of the $26.9 million, $16.9 million will be used to fund the high-tech Missouri IDEA (Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurial Advancement) Seed and Venture Capital Funds. The remaining $10 million will be used towards the Grow Missouri Loan Participation Fund. The goals of SSBCI funds are to stimulate small business growth and job creation in the State of Missouri.
For more information on Missouri’s SSBCI funds and how they will be used, please visit http://www.mo.gov/business/business-owners/state-small-business-credit-initiative/
WillCo President and CEO Kevin Williams has been featured in the “Missouri Tourism Matters” CEO video produced by the Missouri Division of Tourism, Travel Council, Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus, and Department of Economic Development. Please view the video below and watch Williams speak about the importance of tourism and the impact it has on businesses in Missouri.
Mayor Mark Funkhouser presents De Barker with The First Ladies of Kansas City Award
WillCo’s De Barker recently received the prestigious First Ladies of Kansas City award. First Ladies of Kansas City is an award given to a Kansas City woman who has made outstanding contributions to the community and to her family. The winner of this award is a woman who has consistently served the needs of others while frequently going unnoticed herself. This award honors the women of the Kansas City community who have given to many, but who have been served by few. The City of Kansas City honored Ms. Barker for her outstanding contributions to her community through the art of dance and dedication and love for her community. Kansas City’s Mayor Mark Funkhouser and the City Council presented Ms. Barker with her award on January 6, 2011.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has featured its business spotlight on WillCo Technologies, Inc., the 2010 Missouri Governor’s Minority Business Award winner. Watch the video below to see President & CEO Kevin Williams talk about the WillCo’s humble history and bright future. In addition, Williams offers advice to new small businesses in the State of Missouri.
WillCo Technologies 2010 Minority Enterprise Development Week Supplier/Distributer of the Year
WillCo Technologies was presented with the 2010 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Supplier/Distributer of the Year Award on October 6, 2010. MED Week is a celebration where the Kansas City business community comes together to recognize the contributions made by minority enterprises throughout the Kansas City community. The MED Week Supplier/Distributer of the Year Award is awarded to a minority business that is at least 51% owned, controlled, and operated by a minority. Judging criteria for the award was based on WillCo’s:
- History, heritage, and major obstacles overcome
- History of growth and business development pattern
- Employment history and employee growth and job creation
WillCo is honored to have been a part of the MED Week celebration and thanks the MED Week committee and the Kansas City community for recognizing WillCo with this prestigious award.
Governor Jay Nixon presents Kevin Williams (Founder/CEO WillCo) with the 2010 Governor’s Minority Business Award
WillCo Technologies was awarded the 2010 Governor’s Minority Business Award at the Missouri Governor’s Conference on Economic Development on September 16th. The award is presented to a Missouri company that is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a minority and has been in operation in the state for at least three years. Businesses applicants were judged based on:
- Demonstration of business development through significant growth and effective use of business start-up
- Demonstration of improvements of internal processes for the business
- Innovative use of marketing methods
Kevin Williams, founder and CEO of WillCo, stated “WillCo Technologies is honored to receive this prestigious award from Gov. Jay Nixon. We have seen tremendous growth in recent years and it is rewarding to have our efforts recognized by the state of Missouri.”
WillCo Technologies Named as 25 Under 25® in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO (February 1, 2010) — Kansas City based IT consulting firm, WillCo Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been named by Kansas City Small Business Monthly magazine as a 2010 recipient of the 25 Under 25® Award. The 25 Under 25 Award is presented to 25 local businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Recipients are judged on the company’s ability to overcome obstacles and adversity, community involvement, defining characteristics and company vision. WillCo will be honored with the award at a gala celebration held on February 27, 2010 at the Downtown Marriott.
About WillCo Technologies
Founded in 2005 by President and CEO, Kevin Williams, WillCo Technologies makes information easy and accessible. An intelligent information technology (IT) consulting firm, WillCo specializes in creating simple solutions to complex issues. WillCo provides full-service, industry specific IT solutions and support, with core competencies in software development, IA services, systems integrations, and program management. WillCo’s propriety technology is in use by clients at the federal, state and local level — and can be tailored for private sector industry and businesses.
WillCo Technologies, Inc. is a Small Business Administration (SBA) qualified HUBZone small business concern (SBC), a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and a self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). WillCo Technologies, Inc. corporate offices and operations are located in the Central Business District of Kansas City, Mo. For more information, visit www.willcotechnologies.com
