Bloch Consulting Lab
The Bloch Consulting Lab provides pro-bono consulting services through faculty-led student teams. Targeting new ventures and small business, 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.
Interested in submitting a project to the Bloch Consulting Lab? Please complete the form below:
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
Ready to apply your business skills to real-world challenges?
Join the Bloch Consulting Lab, where students work directly with Kansas City small businesses and startups to solve real problems and make a lasting impact.
Through faculty-supported, student-led teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Business plan development and financial projections
- Marketing and market research
- Automated accounting systems
- Strategy and operations for small business growth
We’re looking for students who are:
✅ Self-motivated and team-oriented
✅ Curious and analytical
✅ Creative problem-solvers ready to take initiative
Application Steps:
- Apply on Handshake by December 1
- Interview with Program Team
- Enroll in a special section of ENT 315 in Spring 2026
- Earn a B+ or higher in course
- Begin work in Fall 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain professional experience, connect with entrepreneurs, and make a real difference in Kansas City’s business community.
Questions?
Contact Program Team at entrepreneurship@umkc.edu
Faculty and Staff Leadership
Jeff Hornsby
Chair, Department of Entrepreneurship and Management
Director, Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bruce Snyder
Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Accounting
Marvin Carolina Jr.
Assistant Teaching Professor
Department of Entrepreneurship and Management
Adam Larson
Program Coordinator
Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Mike Farmer
Assistant Teaching Professor
Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation