Bloch Consulting Lab

The Bloch Consulting Lab provides pro-bono consulting services through faculty-led student teams. Targeting new ventures and small businesses in underserved communities, the Lab collaborates with entrepreneur support organizations and Community Development Financial Institutions to boost economic opportunities in Kansas City. Services include automated accounting systems, market research, marketing strategies, business plan development, and financial projections, fostering sustainable growth and community engagement.

Example Projects

• Staffing analysis, acquisition, and retention plan for airport vendors.
• Organizational structure and analysis for trade organization.
• Business plan for scaling home construction business.
• Develop invoicing system and pricing plan for moving and logistics company.
• Research relocation requirements and opportunity for retail service business.
• Develop business plan for start-up real estate developer.
• Business plan and strategy analysis for scaling catering business.

Student Consultants

The Lab attracts top business students by offering a unique, application-based learning experience through the Regnier Institute. Student consultants apply concepts, models, and tools to meet client needs, honing skills such as client relationship building, message development, influence, project management, and decision-making under uncertainty.

Paid consultant positions are available to undergraduate and graduate students at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management.