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Great Bend, Kansas

Great Bend Economic Development – Innovation Center

3111 10th St

PROGRAMS

Training/Course focused on Small Business

10-week cohort-based program using lean startup methods to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn business ideas into action, …

Training/Course focused on Small Business

8-week entrepreneurial mindset certificate program offered in Great Bend, exploring 8 key principles of entrepreneurship…

Service focused on Funding

Annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition for entrepreneurs across Barton County, awarding up to $95,000 in startup capi…

Training/Course focused on Young Founders

Annual competition for students in grades 7–12 to develop and present business ideas to local entrepreneurs and judges, …

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