Network Kansas

Developing A Business Plan
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
In this workshop, business owners will learn the eight parts of a business plan and what to consider when writing one. At the end of the workshop, business owners will have a blueprint or first draft of a business plan.
Presenter’s Bio: Regions Bank is a Fortune 500 company committed to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience and being a strong community partner. As part of that partnership we offer tips, tools and resources designed to help you stay on track and safeguard your future. Click here for more information
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email. The confirmation will contain a Regions Bank Webex link to attend online.
You do not need a Webex account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12 PM and concludes by 1 PM Central Time.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Ready! Set! Score! Small Business Readiness Week
2025-05-08 09:00 - 15:00
May 8-9, 2025, marks a weekend dedicated to preparing small businesses to thrive during major tourism events in Kansas City and the surrounding region. READY! SET! SCORE! connects small business support organizations directly with entrepreneurs in a dynamic and interactive setting designed to educate, equip, and empower the small businesses that drive our cities’ economies.

Crafting Your Winning Pitch: How to's for Developing Your Pitch
2025-05-08 11:00 | Online Event
(NOTE: This event is held @10am CDT/9am MDT/8am PDT)
Learn how to develop a successful quality pitch. This workshop will go through the basic concepts that are to be included in a pitch, how to structure your pitch deck, formatting your presentation, and how to incorporate your personal artistic and creative touches. You will leave this workshop with a better understanding of what elements make a successful pitch.
Faculty: Geoff Meiteen. Geoff is a co-creator of the SCORE Kansas City Acce$$ to Money Pitch Competition and is a go-to pitch preparation mentor for the KC Chamber of Commerce. His principal businesses included a chiropractic wellness center in Toronto, Canada, and 2 residential building and development companies in Austin TX. Geoff is also a current co-chair of the SCORE KC chapter.

Unlock AI for Your Business: A Day of Innovation (Wichita) - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS, 67220
Step into the future of small business success with our immersive, day-long workshop designed especially for Small Business Owners. In the heart of Kansas, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your operations, spark creative innovation, and elevate your marketing strategy—all tailored to your unique needs.
Session Highlights:
-Streamline & Save: Learn how AI can transform your daily operations by saving time, boosting efficiency, and simplifying your business processes.
-Master Prompt Engineering: Dive into the art of crafting powerful prompts to create eye-catching videos, vivid images, and detailed SOPs, putting cutting-edge technology at your fingertips.
-Everyday Uses: Get hands-on with practical marketing & financial analysis, while learning about cybersecurity.
Join us, Friday, May 9th 2025 for an engaging and interactive day of learning, where you’ll gain actionable insights and practical tools to unlock the full potential of AI for your small business needs. Whether you’re looking to optimize operations, create compelling content, or revolutionize your marketing, this workshop is your gateway to a more streamlined, innovative future.
Reserve your spot today, as spots are limited, and take the first step towards transforming your business with AI
Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: None
Location: HELD IN WICHITA, KS
5015 E. 29th St N. Wichita, KS. Hughes Metropolitan Complex
Itinerary:
9:45 am – 10:00 am Check in
10:10 am – 11: 00 am Streamline & Save
11:10 am – 12:00 pm: Master Prompt Engineering
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm: Lunch provided. Please note there will be limited food options for lunch. If there are strict dietary needs, we recommend to bring your lunch.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Everyday Uses

Demystifying Financial Foundations: Income, Assets & Cash Flow
2025-05-10 09:30 - 13:00 | Online Event
Learn how to understand, create and use your financial statements

· Understanding Financial Statements:
o Introduces the three main financial statements: the Income Statement (Profit and
Loss), Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
o Explains their purposes: showing profitability, financial position, and available cash
o Importance in decision-making, tracking performance, and securing investments.

· Income:
o Impact on profitability and business health.
o Connection to revenue streams and sales.

· Assets:
o Distinguish between current (liquid) and non-current (fixed) assets.
o Importance for collateral and borrowing power.

· Liabilities and Equity:
o Difference between liabilities (debts & obligations) and equity (owner’s interest).

· Cash Flow:
o Importance of cash flow management to successful business operations.
o Differences between operating, investing, and financing cash flows.

This is the first in a series of 3 consecutive finance webinars offered on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please register for each class you plan to attend.

Faculty: A team of SCORE and community volunteers with wide ranging business and financial experience.

Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding & More
2025-05-10 11:30 - 12:30 | Online Event
Learn about the many sources of funding your business.

Traditional Loans:

Overview of bank loans, lines of credit, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
What does a bank look for in a potential borrower?

Equity Financing:

Definition and examples (angel investors, venture capital).
How does it work: selling ownership stakes in exchange for capital.
Pros and cons, such as loss of control versus growth potential.

Crowdfunding:

Introduction to various crowdfunding platforms.
Types: reward-based, equity-based, and donation-based crowdfunding.

Grants and Subsidies:

Availability of government grants, private grants, and subsidie

Alternative Funding Options:

Peer-to-peer lending, microloans, and bootstrapping.
How these alternatives work and when they might be suitable.
Advantages, such as less stringent requirements, and potential drawbacks.

This is the second in a series of 3 consecutive finance webinars offered on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please register for each class you plan to attend.
Faculty: A team of SCORE and community volunteers with wide ranging business and financial experience.

Creating Realistic Financial Projections for Your Small Business
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online Event
Where do your financial projections come from? Your knowledge of your business and industry, and your best estimates of what might happen.

Purpose of Financial Projections:

Use to plan, set realistic goals, and secure funding.
Use as a roadmap to assessing the feasibility of your plan.
Importance in developing investor confidence & improving internal decision-making.

Components of Financial Projections:

Sales Forecast: predicting future sales based on market research & historical data.
Expense Forecast: estimating fixed & variable costs over time.
Cash Flow Projection: projecting inflows and outflows to ensure liquidity.

Creating the Projections:

Steps: gathering data, making assumptions, & applying forecasting methods.
Tools and software: use of a SCORE provided Excel spreadsheet model to generate a projection.
Importance of recording assumptions & revisiting and adjusting projections regularly.

Using Projections to Monitor Performance:

Comparing actual results against projections to measure performance.
Identifying variances & reasons behind them.
Making informed adjustments to strategies based on analysis.

This is the third in a series of 3 consecutive finance webinars offered on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please register for each class you plan to attend.
Faculty: A team of SCORE and community volunteers with wide ranging business and financial experience.

Hiring Your First Employee - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Your small business is growing! Let’s get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation, payroll, whether you can handle in-house or outsource, necessary tax reporting, and other human resource points you should consider. This webinar will also help current employers review and improve their processes.
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, May 12th , 2025.

Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Running a business requires more than just a great idea—it takes strategy, financial literacy, and operational know-how. This workshop will provide new and existing entrepreneurs with an understanding of what is needed to build a sustainable business. We’ll cover essential topics such as business planning, marketing, and financial management to ensure long-term success.
Key Takeaways:

Learn how to create a business model that works
Understand branding and marketing fundamentals
Discover key financial tools for profitability
Identify common challenges and how to navigate them
Understand how to develop a strategy for long-term business growth

This is the first Workshop in the three part series Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials. Session 2 – Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing and Session 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Businesss Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.

Crafting Your Winning Pitch: A Hands-On Workshop for Pitch Contest
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Online Event
Learn how to develop a successful quality pitch. This LIVE event will be set up as a meeting (not a webinar), providing the opportunity for direct dialog with the presenter and other participants. This workshop will go through the basic concepts that are to be included in a pitch, how to structure your pitch deck, formatting your presentation, and how to incorporate your personal artistic and creative touches. You will leave this hands-on workshop with a basic pitch deck ready for build out and artistic inclusions.
Faculty: Geoff Meiteen. Geoff is a co-creator of the Access to Money Pitch Competition and is a go-to pitch preparation mentor for the KC Chamber of Commerce. His principal businesses included a chiropractic wellness center in Toronto, Canada, and 2 residential building and development companies in Austin TX. Geoff is also a current co-chair of the SCORE KC chapter.

Polishing Your Business Idea
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Polishing Your Business Idea provides step-by-step guidance in researching your idea, your market, and your competition.
At the end of the Polishing Your Business Idea webinar, you are able to:
* Identify your target markets
* Describe your products/services
* Collect key competitive information to support your feasibility plan
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s three-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The webinar starts promptly at 6:00 PM and concludes by 8:00 PM.

How Tariffs Can Impact Your Business and How to Prepare
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Tariffs are taxes levied on goods and materials imported from specific countries. These taxes can significantly impact your business, leading to supply chain disruptions and changes in pricing strategies.
In this webinar, you will learn about the effects tariffs could have on your business and how to prepare for them. We’ll explore various strategies you can adopt, such as diversifying your supply chains, considering domestic sourcing, improving operational efficiency, or adjusting your pricing.
What You’ll Learn:

What tariffs are and how they can impact your business
How to prepare your business
How to adjust your supply chain
How tariffs can affect your pricing

Live attendees will receive the slide deck and a link to this webinar recording.

The Grant Writing Process: This Is How We Do It!
2025-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Event
This workshop will detail the organizational planning required for effective grant readiness. Participants will leave with a definition of grant readiness and the steps necessary to ensure your organization is strategically positioned to apply for grants and be competitively excellent.
Presenter’s Bio: Cynthia P. Davis MHRM, MHA is a dedicated and experienced professional with over twenty-five years of leadership and management experience. A Certified Grants Manager experienced in private, federal, state, and philanthropic grants and nonprofit organizations of all sizes and in many sectors. She prides herself in resolving complex challenges and creating agility through organizational development, grant making and culture development through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. She is a proven leader and a strategic and analytical thinker. Cynthia holds a Master of Science in Health Administration, a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration from Columbia College. She has served as Director of Grants and Programs for the Arts and Education Council in St. Louis and as Grants Manager and then Program Officer for the Missouri Foundation for Health.
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 6:30PM and concludes by 7:30PM Central Time.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Sedgwick County Budget Simulator
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-23 | Online Event
Now through Friday, May 23, take part in Sedgwick County’s interactive budget simulation— a simple, hands-on way to see how Sedgwick County Government funding is budgeted and what it takes to balance important needs like safety, roads and community services. You’ll get to make real budgeting choices, learn about the trade-offs and even submit your own budget ideas!

Marketing Strategy
2025-05-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online Event
Marketing is more than advertising. Marketing Strategy provides you with an introduction to marketing methods & tools to maximize your customer reach.
This session covers pricing strategies, positioning, the difference between features and benefits, and different marketing strategies.
At the end of this session, you will know how to:
* Outline your marketing strategy
* Test your marketing message
* Choose the right sales channel
* Implement your marketing strategy
Faculty: Maliha Khan. Maliha is Founder and CEO of Khanect the Dots (KTD). She spends her days transforming organizations of all sizes into digital powerhouses. Whether she’s partnering with nimble nonprofits, ambitious mid-sized businesses, global corporations, or cutting-edge advertising agencies, her secret sauce remains the same: a perfect blend of creative genius, marketing savvy, and a genuine passion for helping organizations find their voice. From pixel-perfect designs to big-picture strategy, Maliha’s journey in marketing reads like a masterclass in following your creative compass. After starting as a Graphic/Web Designer (and realizing that was just the tip of the iceberg), she dove headfirst into the digital marketing world – collecting impressive titles and even more impressive results.
Patty Robb. Patty has over twenty-five years of client, agency, and non-profit marketing experience working with organizations of all sizes and industries. While Patty was a senior marketing leader at IBM, she developed brand campaigns for servers, storage, and Global Services. Patty also served on the leadership team of Indian Creek Community Church as Marketing and Operations Director. In addition to her non-profit experience, Patty was the Marketing Director for an agency and worked with many small businesses to improve their digital presence and increase leads. She is a Certified Score Mentor and also serves on the board of directors of the JR Albert Foundation. Patty holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rockhurst University.
This is part of the second Workshop Group (Polishing Your Business Idea, Marketing Strategy & Social Media Marketing) in SCORE’s three-part series: Workshop 1 – Small Business Success: Mastering the Essentials, and Workshop Group 3 – Demystifying Financial Foundations, Funding Your Dream & Creating Realistic Financial Projections.
Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The webinar starts promptly at 6:00 PM and concludes by 7:15 PM.

State Sales Tax for Retailers - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
This webinar is presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue and is devoted to explain the differences between the Kansas Retailers’ Sales Tax, the Kansas Retailers’ Compensating Use Tax, and the Kansas Consumers Compensating Use Tax. You will gain a basic understanding of the goods and services subject to sales tax. It will also explain the record keeping and filing requirements, form preparation, how to use exemption certificates, and Withholding Tax.
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, May 19th, 2025.

District 6 Coffee – May 24 at Empower’s Camarena Adelante Center!
2025-05-24 09:00 - 10:00
We’re excited to invite you to District 6 Coffee with Council Member Maggie Ballard on Saturday, May 24 from 9 to 10 a.m. Next month, we’ll be hosting at Empower’ s new Camarena Adelante Center, stop by and check out their beautiful new space!
Empower Camarena Adelante Center, 103 E. 21st St. N.
📅 Saturday, May 24 | 🕘 9–10 a.m.
It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee, connect with your neighbors, and hear updates directly from Council Member Maggie Ballard. We’re also honored to welcome special guest Robert Layton, Wichita’s City Manager, who will be joining the conversation.
We hope you’ll join us for a Saturday morning of thoughtful conversation and neighborhood connection.

Empowering Your Business with AI - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
Want to spend less time with the minutia of busy work, and get back to making your business and own life better. This training will empower you to utilize AI in your daily business activities.
Unlock Efficiency: Discover AI tools that automate routine tasks freeing up precious hours.
Real-World Impact: Learn local businesses that have slashed admin time and boosted productivity using smart AI solutions.
Interactive Demos: Experience hands-on demonstrations of chatbots, automated report generators and more
Step-by-Step Integration: Get clear, actionable strategies to embed AI into your workflow.
Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 am
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, May 26th 2025

Bank on It: Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs
2025-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | The Canopy at Founders’ Grove, 2333 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Are you ready to take control of your business finances and build a foundation that leads to long-term success?
Join us for
Bank on It | Financial Foundations for Entrepreneurs.
This is a beginner-friendly workshop series designed to help small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs gain confidence and clarity when it comes to money.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this series breaks it all down—no jargon, just real strategies to help your business thrive.
What You’ll Learn:

Budgeting and cash flow management
Understanding business banking
Credit building and funding readiness
Tools for financial planning and sustainability

Workshop Details:

Topic: Making Budgets Work
Location: The Canopy at Founders’ Grove – 2333 E 21st St N Wichita, KS 67214
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 11a-1p – Lunch catered by Lady Burritos
This isn’t just another workshop. Bank on It is a hands-on, supportive environment where you can ask questions, connect with other entrepreneurs, and get the tools you need to grow your business with confidence.
Seats are limited—reserve yours now and take the first step toward a more financially empowered business!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
Let’s build smarter businesses together. #letscreate
Use code: CCBMOEB for discounted tickets.
Early bird pricing ends on 5/22/25!

Power Your Business Using Email Marketing
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
This webinar is perfect for new business owners and those who want to grow their business. We’ll cover the important purposes of email campaigns, critical elements of an email and how to structure a campaign for maximum effectiveness.
We’ll cover:

The purpose & goals of email marketing
Critical elements of the email
How to structure a campaign
Important metrics to track

By the end of the webinar attendees will:

Know the keys to getting emails delivered, opened & read
Know how to structure an email campaign
Understand the how to structure and format each email in the campaign
Understand how to evaluate the success of a campaign

Presenter’s Bio: Dick Slackman is a Score Mentor & Subject Matter Expert focused on helping small and medium sized businesses with their web site design and digital marketing. He is also a small business owner of a local web design and internet marketing company, has taught web design at SIU Edwardsville, and worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He holds 4 patents in the areas of Search Engine algorithms and Records Management
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12:00 PM and concludes by 1:00 PM Central Time.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Manage Your Own Social Media - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Developing a strategy, creating content, and managing your social media can seem like a daunting undertaking. Paying someone to do all of that can ALSO be challenging or out of budget. Join us to learn budget friendly tips and tricks for being your own social media manager.
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday, May 26th, 2025.

Everything HR - for new and existing businesses
2025-05-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
This WEBINAR session, led by Pamela Rosterman, explores workable strategies to help you manage HR at your business with a step-by-step guide. It helps prepare you before you make your first hire. Learn how to navigate the challenges ranging from discrimination and wrongful termination to harassment and employee paperwork.
Key Takeaways:
· * Explore why business leaders fail and how to avoid the pitfalls
· * How to decide when to make your first hires
· * Learn how to better implement and track key HR objectives
· * How to set behavioral expectations and audit performance
Covering important topics:
· * Recruitment
· * Job Descriptions
· * Exempt vs. Non-exempt
· * 1099 vs W2
· * Onboarding
· * Employee Compliance
· * Performance evaluations
· * Employee Handbook
· * Discrimination
· * Discipline
· * Time and Attendance
· * Payroll
· * Safety and Workers’ Compensation
· * Employee Benefits

Business Law and Related Tax Topics for Emerging Business
2025-06-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Online Event
The Score KC’s Business Law and Related Tax Topics for Emerging Business webinar will help you decide when and how to utilize legal advice such as:
FORMING YOUR BUSINESS – business law and tax law considerations
OPERATING YOUR BUSINESS – governing documents, such as:
LLC Operating Agreements and Corporate Shareholder Agreements
The Smart Protected Business
Vendor agreements, customer agreements
Employment issues – handbook, discipline, security policies
Mitigating risks
Common tax deductions for business owners
Sales and use tax issues
GROWING YOUR BUSINESS – Bringing on investors
What you need to know from a business perspective
What you need to know from a tax perspective
Empowering / Limiting Non-Owner Manager
Merging, Acquiring, Selling
RELATED BUSINESS LAW ISSUES
RELATED TAX LAW ISSUES
Faculty: Crystal Howard. Crystal is a skilled tax attorney who counsels clients on a wide range of federal income tax matters, including those related to business transactions. Crystal advises partnerships and corporations on tax matters in the context of entity formation, reorganization and dissolution. She spent eight years in private practice, advising businesses and individuals on a range of tax planning and controversy matters, as well as pension, health and welfare benefits, and ERISA compliance and served as in-house counsel to a nonprofit organization and as a tax research specialist for a multinational tax preparation company. She received her Master’s in Law and Juris Doctor from the UMKC School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from William Jewell College.
Jared Marsh. Jared, with Krigel, Nugent and Moore, is an experienced litigator who has represented individuals and business owners throughout his career. He has worked in one of Kansas City’s largest law firms, as well in smaller law firms in Johnson County, Kansas and Jackson County, Missouri. Jared really enjoys the opportunity to be a jack-of-all-trades for his clients, working to learn and understand their business needs to protect their business and achieve their goals. Jared received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri and his Juris Doctor, with distinction, from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. His practice areas include Employment Law, Human Resources, Business Formation, Agreements and Contracts, Business Litigation, In-House Counsel, Risk Management, Administrative Law, Regulatory Compliance and Training and Employee Benefits.
This webinar starts promptly at 9:00 AM and concludes by 11:00 AM. Please connect at least 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection.

Financial Tips for Your Business
2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Learn tips on how to start a healthy small business, operate it, and grow. Learn the 3 keys to business success. Become comfortable with talking about financing, budgeting, bookkeeping, cash flow, and P&L statements. Know how to prepare and what documents you will need to apply for a loan and learn how to build and maintain your credit to build a lasting legacy for your small business.
Bio: Regions Bank is a Fortune 500 company committed to keeping customers first, providing tech-driven convenience and being a strong community partner. As part of that partnership we offer tips, tools and resources designed to help you stay on track and safeguard your future. Click here for more information
Registration Information:

Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12 PM and concludes by 1 PM Central Time.

SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

Access to Money 2025
2025-06-09 08:30 - 16:00 | Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas city, MO, 64110
Fuel Your Business Dreams at Acce$$ to Money!
Funding. Resources. Real Talk. All in One Place.

Ready to launch or grow your business but not sure where to start? Acce$$ to Money is your front door to the funding, mentorship, and community support every entrepreneur needs to succeed.
Meet 20+ experts from Kansas City’s top business, financial, and support organizations—all in one room, all ready to help you move forward. Whether you’re just sketching out your idea or preparing to raise capital, you’ll find answers, direction, and real connections.

This isn’t just another event. It’s a launchpad.
If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur or exploring what’s possible, Acce$$ to Money is built for you. Come curious. Leave confident.

Commercial Insurance Basics - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Business Insurance is an important but often misunderstood aspect of operating an enterprise. Join Advisor David Kreller for an overview of insurance and risk management basics including the different types of business insurance a small business may typically utilize, how they work, and factors that may impact pricing.
Cost: None
Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect.
*Registration closes at 12:00 pm on Monday, June 9th, 2025

Creating or Improving Your Free Company Page on LinkedIn
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Discover how to develop or improve a free company page on LinkedIn to drive business to your organization.
In this session, you will …
> Learn the logistics and best practices of setting up your stand-out company page.
> Discover how to add more than 20 specialties so that you can be found on LinkedIn and Google for what your company offers.
>Find out how to maximize your company posts and grow a large following on the world’s largest business network — LinkedIn.
Stand out on LinkedIn by crafting a compelling company page!
Presenter’s Bio: Kathy Bernard As a LinkedIn trainer, speaker, and career coach, Kathy Bernard helps businesses, colleges, and individuals solve talent shortages, create effective LinkedIn company pages and profiles, and offer LinkedIn training and profile reviews, career coaching and interview prep, and resume creation and optimization. With a background in branding, career counseling and communications, and experience in corporate, media, nonprofit, advertising, and startup environments, Kathy is equipped to support a diverse range of clients in achieving their goals. Kathy holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising Communications and a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Registration Information:
Upon registering you will receive a confirmation email with the SCORE Zoom link to attend.
You do not need a Zoom account to participate.
Please connect 5 minutes in advance to be sure you have a good connection. The workshop begins promptly at 12 PM and concludes by 1 PM Central Time.
SCORE strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact: Score St Louis Chapter Admin, ch.admin0021@scorevolunteer.org, 866 726-7340.

QuickBooks Online for Intermediate Users - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS, 67220
Build on the skills learned in the Beginners course and learn how to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to manage your company’s finances more efficiently. This webinar covers more complex concepts including setting up sales tax, creating estimates, recurring transactions, inventory management, journal entries, and payroll. Also learn how to manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, reconcile accounts, and analyze reports. Presenter Charnea Bell is a Master Accountant, Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumna of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
Cost: $199.00
Location: IN Person. Hughes Metropolitan Complex 5015 E. 29th ST. N. Wichita, KS 67260
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday , June 9th 2025

How to do Business with the City of Wichita - Kansas SBDC at WSU
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Metroplex, 5015 East 29th St N, Wichita, KS, 67220
Are you a local small business curious about working with the City of Wichita? The Kansas SBDC at WSU hosts Chris Haislett, Contract Compliance Officer, in this session to gain firsthand knowledge on how to become a vendor with the City of Wichita, the City’s procurement processes, requirements, and more.
Cost: None
Location: In Person. Hughes Metropolitan Complex. 5015 E. 29th St N. Wichita, KS 67220
*Registration closes at Noon on Monday June 9th.

State Legislative Appreciation Dinner 2025
2025-06-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Mark Arts, 1307 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS, 67206, United States
Join us for this members-only evening event in appreciation of the South Central Kansas Legislative Delegation. The event includes a cocktail reception and a seated dinner.
Pricing

Advanced Pricing Ticket | $75*

*Ticket price increases to $90 if registering after Monday, May 27 at 11:59 p.m. Registration will close the day prior to the event unless sold out in advance.

Event Timeline

5:00 p.m.
Doors open for cocktail hour

6:00 p.m.
Dinner begins

8:00 p.m.
Event concludes
