Helping founders find community and connections
Annual Shark Tank-style pitch competition for entrepreneurs across Barton County, awarding up to $95,000 in startup capital with statewide recognition and NetWork Kansas sponsorship.
Web-based bid-matching service that searches 3,000+ federal, state, and local procurement websites daily to find open bidding opportunities and contract awards matching a business's products and services, helping Kansas businesses identify and win government contracts.
Learn more →Free expert loan guidance and capital acquisition consulting for Kansas small businesses, staffed by banking professionals helping clients prepare for and secure loans and other financing.
Learn more →One of only three Capital Access Centers in the U.S., permanently housed at JCCC's SBDC, providing free expert loan guidance by bankers working for the client. Has helped 51+ companies access $39M+ in capital infusion through financial trainings and direct lender connections.
Learn more →Annual multi-round pitch competition open to college students across Kansas, awarding up to $25,000 to help launch new ventures. Teams progress through business model video, trade show, and finals rounds with feedback from industry judges.
Learn more →Community-driven pitch competition held at the Emporia Granada Theatre where entrepreneurs present their business ideas and audience members vote with ticket purchases that serve as funding dollars, along with additional cash grants from sponsors.
Learn more →Business referral and support program connecting entrepreneurs to a statewide network of resource organizations for expertise, education, and economic resources.
Learn more →The only Women's Business Center in Kansas, providing mentoring, education, workshops, networking, and connections to capital for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
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