Henry Bloch’s path to success wasn’t a magical journey of good fortune. It was hard work. There was some luck involved, but in the end, not giving up and enjoying what he did was the catalyst to growing his business on 31st & Main into a billion-dollar, global company.

There is no one thing that leads to the success of a business. It’s a combination of things that help entrepreneurs push forward. Henry Bloch pours his heart & soul into everything he does – therefore inspiring those forging their own paths to dream & create.

2018 Honorees:
Henry W. Bloch International Entrepreneur of the Year – Steve Case
Regional Entrepreneur of the Year – Toby Rush
Marion and John Kreamer Award for Social Entrepreneurship – Paul DeBruce
Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inductee – Jim and Virginia Stowers
Student Entrepreneur of the Year – Coming Soon

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 | Time: 5:30 pm – Registration and Student Venture Showcase Opens; 7:00 pm – Awards program begins | Location: Bloch Executive Hall, 5108 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO

Dress: Business Attire | For questions or mobility concerns, contact eoy@umkc.edu.