Get a jump start on your holiday promos with this training! Did you know you should start advertising well before a holiday or sale? We will talk timelines, ad construction, and strategy to help you be proactive on upcoming holiday advertising. Date: Thursday, September 11th 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Cost: $10.00 Location: […]
What to Expect The Food Business Start-Up Summit, happening September 11–13, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas, is not your typical conference — it's a hands-on, working retreat designed to move your business forward. Apply as a Business Project Team with up to 2 of your key partners — whether they’re your funder, marketer, spouse, or farm […]
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.
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 […]
If you provide plumbing, carpentry, electrical, roofing, heating/air conditioning, landscaping, oil field services, etc., you’ll want to attend this specialized webinar. Presented in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Revenue, we’ll focus exclusively on sales tax issues for construction contractors, and subcontractors. We’ll cover how sales tax applies to materials and labor, Project Exemption Certificates, […]
Get together with other WIBA members for an afternoon of networking and socializing. Register early. This month we will be at The Kitchen's new location on Hwy 96 & Oliver. Register NOW and let us know you will be there.
Learning how to market with AI will not only allow you to iterate faster, but also create real-world photos with stunning results and effects: -Accelerate Your Campaigns: Explore AI-driven tools that speed up your marketing efforts. -Inspiring Case Studies: See how midwestern businesses are using AI to boost online engagement. -Hands-On Experience with AI generators. […]
Thursday, September 18, 2025 9am-3pm (lunch provided) Hutch Chamber 117 N Walnut St, Hutchinson KS No cost to attend...Seating limited to 30 Can your business save energy and reduce operational expenses by making energy-related upgrades? How can jobs be created or retained at your facility or within your city or county? Attend this free workshop […]
Inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and trade secrets can provide you with economic benefits. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center will present. Cost: None Location: Online. You will receive information about how to connect. *Registration closes at Noon on Monday September 15th, […]
Join us for a discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, and the basics of the registration process. We’ll also talk about why it’s so important for any new business to select a trademark that is both federally […]
