e2 In-Depth: How hardship, leadership, philanthropy, and a 20-year vision built an entrepreneurial community
By: Don Macke, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Ord, Nebraska An Entrepreneurial Community In the 1980s Ord and its region were in crisis facing serious challenges and the potential it could go […]
10 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During August
E-Community Loans – ~Toms Kountry Kitchen in Kinsley. Partner: Edwards County Econ Dev ~Arrowhead Family Chiropractic in Dodge City. Partner: Dodge City/Ford Co Dev Corp. ~Eclectic Bistro in Dodge City. […]
e2 In-Depth: Pandemic Recession Future Trends
By: Don Macke, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Pandemic Recession Future Trends Implications for rural community development With each major socioeconomic event (e.g., depressions, pandemics, civil unrest, wars, etc.) there is typically […]
16 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During July
E-Community Loans – ~T-Town Nutrition in Tonganoxie. Partner: Grow Leavenworth Co. ~Grass Roots Garden Hub, Inc in Atwood. Partner: Rawlins Co Econ Dev. ~Cat-Tales Flowers in Elkhart. Partner: County of […]
e2 Announces Launch of National Network for Ecosystem Builders
By: Don Macke, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems For over 25 years we have searched for community-centered economic development strategies and approaches appropriate for rural communities, regions and states. Working throughout North […]
27 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During June
E-Community Loans – ~Z&M Twisted Vines Wine & Winery in Leavenworth. Partner: Grow Leavenworth Co. ~Goodtimes Motorcycle Sales and Service, LLC in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Little Cardinal Daycare in […]
In-depth by e2: Restart, Recovery and Resilience
By: Don Macke, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems While we all hope that the COVID-19 Pandemic and associated recession ends quickly and a new normal emerges this summer, chances of this happening […]
Mid America Bank Commits to the NetWork Kansas Restart Kansas Loan Fund
NEWS RELEASE June 8, 2020 Contact: Shelley Paasch For Immediate Release 877.521.8600 spaasch@networkkansas.com Mid America Bank Commits to the NetWork Kansas Restart Kansas Loan Fund Low Interest Loans Help Nine […]
29 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During May
E-Community Loans – ~Snappy Chicks, LLC in Winfield. Partner: Cowley First ~Plainscraft, LLC in Topeka. Partner: Shawnee Co Extension Council ~David’s Creations in Belleville. Partner: Republic Co Econ Dev. ~4th […]
Introducing VentureDash
By Anne Dewvall, Project Management Support, VentureDash Small things dont always turn into big things, but big things always start out small, Emily P. Freeman, author and podcast host. […]