KPGS Consulting
Reimagining Retail, One Community at a Time.
Retail incubators designed for entrepreneurs,
with communities in mind.
KPGS Consulting brings retail incubators to life.
KPGS Consulting was co-founded by Kendra Shaw and Patrick Greenacre. As a dynamic duo with years of experience cultivating small businesses and connecting entrepreneurs to opportunities, KPGS Consulting brings retail incubators to life. Specifically, we work closely with municipalities, organizations, and community stakeholders to offer artisans and makers the resources needed to grow: a supportive learning environment, tailored educational programming, physical space, marketing, and more!
We know that vibrant and successful communities are built by supporting local talent and creating spaces where innovation and business can thrive. We have seen retail incubators spark economic growth, create lasting impact, and transform underutilized spaces into unique event venues. We'd love to connect and explore how KPGS Consulting can support your goals!
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KPGS Goals
Through customized strategies, collaborative support, and a strong dedication to community impact and economic growth, we work alongside cities, nonprofits, and private organizations to:
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Design and implement high-impact retail incubator programs that are thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique needs, culture, and economic landscape of your community—fostering innovation, job creation, and local pride.
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Empower local entrepreneurs by connecting them to one-on-one coaching, tailored business resources, and ongoing mentorship—helping them navigate challenges, scale their businesses, and become active contributors to the local economy.
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Reenergize and activate community spaces by launching strategic retail and small business initiatives that breathe new life into underutilized areas—turning them into vibrant, inclusive hubs of economic and social activity.
Keep reading below to discover how our approach can help you unlock the full potential of local retail and create lasting impact in your community.
Questions?
We are here to help
Based in Chicagoland, but small businesses can start anywhere!
630-768-1597
Services
Project Management
Lead collaborative initiatives that bring together stakeholders, community members, and partners to successfully launch unique retail spaces that drive neighborhood revitalization.
Team Capacity Building
Design processes and procedures to streamline the project and equip the team with the tools, training, and resources needed to support an innovative and community-focused retail space.
Budget Planning
Develop sustainable financial plans that balance operational needs with community affordability and long-term business viability.
Grant Support
Identify funding that promotes economic growth, creative community spaces, and business development.
Feasible Timelines
Create clear, realistic rollout schedules that align with entrepreneur onboarding, construction phases, and community engagement milestones.
Vendor Management
Cultivate inclusive vendor networks, prioritizing local makers and small businesses, while maintaining high-quality standards across the shared retail ecosystem.
Educational Programming
Strengthen local businesses by connecting entrepreneurs with resources, mentorship, and development opportunities that promote long-term success within innovative retail models
Speaking Engagements
Highlight impactful economic development opportunities by sharing insights on shared retail models, cooperative business strategies, and placemaking spaces at meetings and events.
Questions?
We are here to help
Based in Chicagoland, but small businesses can start anywhere!
630-768-1597
WHO ARE WE?
Kendra Shaw | Patrick Greenacre
Two different paths, one destination.
At the heart of KPGS Consulting are two dedicated individuals whose shared passion for community-driven retail transformation sparked the creation of this award-winning team. With extensive backgrounds in business advising and experience leading successful retail incubator programs, they’ve built a reputation for connecting entrepreneurs with the financial and educational resources they need to thrive.
Together, they bring a hands-on, strategic approach to revitalizing retail—partnering with cities, nonprofits, and private organizations to launch impactful programs, support local business owners, and breathe new life into community spaces. Their commitment to economic development and inclusive growth drives every project they lead.
Keep reading below to learn more about this duo!
KENDRA SHAW
As a passionate economic development professional, Kendra Shaw aims to strengthen economies and cultivate entrepreneurs through unique business initiatives. As a Co-Founder of KPGS Consulting, she partners with municipalities, nonprofits, and private organizations to reimagine retail spaces, launch innovative incubator programs, and connect small business owners to tailored resources.
With over six years of applied experience in program management, data analysis, and grant writing, as well as more than five years in leadership roles within nonprofit and development organizations, Kendra brings both strategic insight and hands-on expertise to every project. She is a skilled communicator, maintaining effective bilingual outreach with community members, stakeholders, and officials. Kendra has a proven track record of designing high-impact programming, building key partnerships, fundraising, empowering local artisans, and transforming underutilized spaces into vibrant hubs.
As a result of her innovative work, Kendra has received multiple awards, been featured on television and in regional publications, and invited to speak at national conferences on entrepreneurship, community revitalization, and inclusive economic development. Participants in these co-created retail incubators have successfully graduated into storefronts, expanded their product lines, spoken at conferences, increased their online presence, received grant awards, and more!
Prior to KPGS Consulting, Kendra served as the Deputy Director of the Berwyn Development Corporation and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nicaragua, Central America. She holds a Master of Arts in Politics and Government with a concentration in Applied Community and Economic Development.
