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Jana Wagner
KC BizCare Division Manager - Iterim
Jana Wagner, MBA, is the current Division Manager Interim for the City of Kansas City’s Small Business Division, KC BizCare. Jana has over 8 years of Small Business Consulting and Management experience. Under her direction, KC BizCare serves the needs of all small businesses in the KC metro area focusing on education, advocacy, and access to capital needs.
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Mason Bake
Small Business Administrator II
Mason Bake serves as a Small Business Administrator with the KC BizCare team and hosts a background in nonprofit and business management. Mason earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Nonprofit Leadership Studies from William Jewell College. Recently he completed a Master's in Public Administration, along with a Graduate Certificate in Urban Policy Management from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. He is passionate about supporting local entrepreneurship and enjoys helping small businesses get started and thrive in Kansas City.
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Nicholas Liera
Senior Small Business Administrator I
Nicholas Joel Liera earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Missouri–Columbia in 2022. He currently serves as a Senior Small Business Administrator for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, where he has been a part of the KC BizCare team for over a year. In this role, Nicholas provides technical assistance to entrepreneurs navigating the regulatory process of obtaining a business license, while also contributing to strategic initiatives that foster local entrepreneurship and small business growth throughout the city.
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Regina Sosa
Access to Capital Manager
Regina Sosa serves as Capital Access Manager for the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and KC BizCare, where she administers the KC Small Business Capital Programs and Kiva KC. Regina advocates for accessible and affordable starting capital for small businesses in the city. Regina is a 2023 Venture for America fellow and holds degrees in International Business and International Studies from Case Western Reserve University.