Helping founders find community and connections
Low- and no-cost business education seminars and workshops hosted by the Washburn SBDC for entrepreneurs and business owners in the Topeka area, covering topics like business planning, marketing, financial management, and legal considerations.
10-week cohort-based program using lean startup methods to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn business ideas into action, validate assumptions, and develop viable business models.
Learn more →2.5-day intensive training by business expert Jon Schallert teaching a 14-step strategy for turning businesses and communities into destinations that attract customers regionally.
Learn more →Educational initiative introducing businesses and entrepreneurs to the defense innovation ecosystem, DoD contracting processes, and opportunities to engage with national security challenges.
Learn more →12-week entrepreneurship training course open to all but specifically beneficial to minority entrepreneurs, offering workshops facilitated by successful entrepreneurs and corporate executives.
Learn more →2-year development program for next-generation family business members, featuring 8 quarterly half-day training sessions on MBTI, leadership, governance, and ownership management, plus individual coaching throughout.
Learn more →8-week certificate program customized for rural businesses, providing practical business knowledge through group discussions facilitated by Wichita State University's Center for Entrepreneurship.
Learn more →8-week in-person certificate program co-developed by WSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and NetWork Kansas to help rural business owners spark momentum, adapt to changing markets, and build sustainable growth using modern strategies.
Learn more →8-week entrepreneurial mindset certificate program offered in Great Bend, exploring 8 key principles of entrepreneurship through discussions, videos, and insights from local entrepreneurs.
Learn more →8-week certificate program that develops entrepreneurial mindset and skills like critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving through the Kauffman Foundation curriculum.
Learn more →8-week microenterprise development program with nationally-recognized curriculum helping early-stage entrepreneurs determine feasibility, develop business plans, and prepare for financing.
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