SBA announces Kansas businesses eligible for low-interest disaster loans in response to COVID-19 impact
Compiled by NetWork Kansas The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Kansas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza has announced. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently […]
Kansas Governor announces HIRE fund to assist hospitality business owners
Compiled by NetWork Kansas Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has established the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to provide bridge loans for Kansas hospitality sector in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Commerce and NetWork Kansas will administer the loan program. A statement from the Governor’s Office reads: “Governor Kelly is committed to providing […]
NetWork Kansas Announces New Product: VentureDash
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 Contact: Erik Pedersen 877.521.8600 epedersen@networkkansas.com NetWork Kansas Announces New Product: VentureDash Innovative Software to Drive Growth of Youth Entrepreneurship Series Wichita, Kansas, — Today NetWork Kansas announced the roll-out of VentureDash, an online entrepreneurship competition management system designed to streamline the facilitation of entrepreneurship fairs and […]
10 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During February
E-Community Loans – ~Hatton’s Hometown Hardware, Inc. in Peabody. Partner: Hillsboro Development Corp ~A&R Johnson, LLC in Inman. Partner: Inman Chamber of Commerce ~Augustine’s Bakery, LLC in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Indy Barbecue, LLC in Independence. Partner: Southeast Kansas Prosperity Foundation ~Hometown Plumbing in Stockton. Partner: County of Rooks ~Topside Tacos, LLC dba Taco Grande […]
Entrepreneurial Mindset Has Changed My Life-Nancy Kishpaugh
By Fab Lab ICC Reposted with permission After completing the Entrepreneurial Mindset class featuring the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program, Nancy Kishpaugh had this to say about the life-effect of her change in mindset. I recommend this class to everyone! It can change your life if you let it. I didn’t know what an entrepreneur was […]
SBA Success Story: Encore Entrepreneur Enjoying Suds and Success in Dodge City
SBA Success Story used with permission What started as a passion to make the perfect home brewed beer, led a CPA with 34 successful years in accounting to start the first brewery in Dodge City in 2017. Larry Cook and his wife Sheri own and manage Dodge City Brewing Company, LLC that features a variety of craft […]
YEC Series Student Spotlight: Jaelyn Rumback, Beauty by Jae
By NetWork Kansas Jaelyn Rumback competed in the 2019-2020 YEC Series in Norton County and placed first in her high school division. During the 2018-2019 season, through K-State’s executive summary open review, she earned a wild card spot to compete at the Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge. Below Jaelyn talks about how this program has influenced her […]
Destination BootCamp® Business Spotlight: Manweiler Chevrolet
By NetWork Kansas Gene Manweiler, owner of Manweiler Chevrolet, attended Destination BootCamp® in October 2018 and Graduate Destination BootCamp in March 2019. Below he talks about this impact this program has had on his business. Q: Describe your business and how it’s grown since participating in Destination BootCamp. Manweiler Chervolet is a family-owned Chervolet franchise […]
14 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During January
E-Community Loans – ~Rathbun Enterprises, LLC in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Backyard Blooms & Garden Center, LLC in Scott City. Partner: Scott County Development Committee ~Double Shot Liquor, LLC in Sterling. Partner: Sterling Chamber of Commerce ~Pamatjen Investments, LLC in Iola. Partner: Allen County/City of Humboldt ~Big C’s Cafe, LLC in Elkhart. Partner: County of […]
13 Businesses Receive Funding from NetWork Kansas During December
E-Community Loans – ~Nile Valley Garden in McPherson. Partner: McPherson Chamber of Commerce ~Tenacious, LLC in La Harpe. Partner: City of Humboldt ~Bright Minds Academy in Hays. Partner: Grow Hays ~Golden Prairie Kennels in St. John. Partner: Stafford Co Econ Dev. ~Harryman Automotive, Inc. in Girard. Partner: Girard Area Chamber of Commerce ~Margo’s, LLC in […]
