Meet Our Honorees

One Outstanding Line-up!

The Institute For Entrepreneurship & Innovation is proud to present some of the SHARPEST entrepreneurial minds of our time.

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Brian Lamb- Co- Founder of CSPAN

 John McDonald, Boulevard Brewery Founder

 Regnier Family Foundations - Robert, Catherine and Victor

Save the Date for This Year's EOY Dinner, October 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM!

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Why EOY?

The Entrepreneur of the Year Awards event has been an iconic Kansas City tradition for several decades. Beyond it‘s philanthropic cause, this event is a valuable forum where Kansas City CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, business legends, world-class faculty and students alike are able to mingle, discuss, and network.... Read More

Sponsorship Levels & Tickets

This year's event has a variety of flexible sponsorship levels as well as individual tickets. Whether you're looking for increased exposure in the Kansas City business and innovation community or championing our top-tier programs which are creating ventures and jobs for the region, there is something for everyone at the EOY event.. Read More

The Cause

All proceeds from sponsorships and support of the dinner go to the UMKC Institute For Entrepreneurship and Innovation (IEI), ranked among the elite top programs in the nation. IEI is a nationally ranked program and leader in innovation, connecting students across all disciplines with a comprehensive combination ... Read More

The Committee

This year's event is hosted by honorary dinner chairs Peter and Michelle deSilva. The School and the Council thank them for their contributions and support of EOY and IEI.. Read More