Determination, Inc.*

Introduced by Nancy Shawver

Determination, Incorporated is a nonprofit in KCMO, founded in 2018, that helps formerly incarcerated people start and grow businesses. Our mission is to empower formerly incarcerated people to seize employment and entrepreneurial opportunity in residential construction. Our vision is that formerly incarcerated people, by starting viable, hiring businesses, will help to solve the problem of recidivism and ultimately end mass incarceration. Learn more at UnlockESHIP.org

Kyle J Benson-Smith is the founder and Executive Director of Determination, Incorporated. He is an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, marketing professional, & community catalyzer with a heart for helping others live and love to their fullest. He is inspired by formerly incarcerated entrepreneurs and started Determination, Incorporated to help their businesses succeed and to see their families flourish.