U.S. Small Business Administration Meet the Lenders

Representatives from several banks, certified development companies, and alternative lending sources will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss business loan financing. Businesses will have the opportunity to pitch their financing needs to multiple lenders in scheduled, one-on-one 10 minute sessions.

Free

Small Business Lender – Borrower Matchmaking & Resource Event

You are invited to attend the Small Business Lender - Borrower Matchmaking & Resource Event on May 10, 2023! There is no charge to attend! Representatives from several banks, certified development companies, and alternative lending sources will be on hand to meet with existing and start-up business owners to discuss funding for: Business Start-ups Working […]

Manufacturing: Forging a Growing Kansas Economy

Kansas manufacturing sectors like aerospace, fabricated metals, and food production hinges on a healthy and well-functioning global trade market. However, firms across the state have struggled with identifying alternative suppliers and costs. CEDBR staff will highlight updated Kansas-specific import and export data by commodity and country of origin. The discussion will provide attendees insight into […]

Industry Research Exchange Manufacturing: Forging a Growing Kansas Economy

Shaping the Kansas Economy – The center will provide an economic impact of manufacturing on the Kansas economy and will discuss how the recent megaprojects will impact the state moving forward. Assembling a workforce – Research staff at CEDBR will provide detailed trend information about the labor market, productivity, and wages. In addition, an analysis […]

$30 – $80

Bridging the Capital Gap: A Kansas SBDC Lending Summit

Bridging the Capital Gap: A Kansas SBDC Lending Summit connects and supports small businesses, entrepreneurs, bankers, and non-traditional lending partners interested in learning from and networking with each other. Event Features: Three morning bootcamps and three afternoon breakouts. One bootcamp and one breakout dedicated to lenders only – featuring SBA KC District Office. Two panels […]

$75 – $99

Community Connect.

Share insights and network with your small business owner peers. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.

Digital marketing 101.

Learn digital marketing basics, from how to use SEO to attract leads to what tools you need to reach your audience. Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.

Ecommerce now.

Learn the fundamentals of ecommerce, the most widely used platforms and more.  Register for this event through the link by creating a FREE Verizon Small Business Digital Ready account.

Website Building Workshop

Join the Rural Education and Workforce Alliance (REWA) and the Great Plains Technology and Manufacturing Cluster (GPTMC) for a hands-on website-building workshop. This workshop is intended for beginners and walks through the process of creating an online presence. Each attendee will leave the workshop with a workbook, a website that is complete or at least […]

$20

Your First Hire – Small Business Solutions

Your small business is growing, congratulations! Let’s get you ready to successfully hire and retain your first employee. Join us as we discuss required employee documentation; payroll, whether you handle in-house or outsource; necessary tax reporting; and other human resource points you want to consider. This webinar will also help current employers review and improve […]

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