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Mitch RobinsonEric BrownExecutive DirectorPresident120 West AshSalina, KS 67402-0586785.404.3131 officemrobinson@salinaedo.org120 West AshSalina, KS 67401785.827.9301 officeebrown@salinakansas.org
Local Resources for EntrepreneursThe City of Salina offers a broad range of services via Community andDevelopment Services that can assist with zoning or building questions. For certainlarger projects the city can provide financial incentives that meet the current countyaverage wage of 15.45 per hour.@Salina KS Gov (t) @Salina.KS.Gov (f) City of Salina (yt)The Greater Salina Community Foundation's mission is to build permanentendowment funds and meet charitable community needs. Foundation staff isknowledgeable about economic development philanthropy and has served as aconduit for donors to support community projects such as the Iron Street grocerystore and the Salina Fieldhouse. The foundation also facilitates community grants,and through its Dane G. Hansen Foundation Strategic Initiative is supporting capitalimprovements to North Salina and the new SPARK Artist Resource exchangededicated to the professional development of local and regional artists.@GreaterSalinaCF (t) @GreaterSalinaCF (f)Hatch Innovations is a company that enjoys the development of crazy ideas, andthe ever-so-exciting implementation of those ideas. Our focus is on the ideas thatyou have that you know will be a hit but needs some help to get started. It's howwe got started, so we can help get you there, too! We exist in the productdevelopment space but are constantly looking for new opportunities to develop ourportfolio. Prototyping and Product DevelopmentLauren Driscoll300 West AshSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) viceslauren.driscoll@salina.orgJessica Martin119 W. Iron Ave, 8th FloorP.O. Box 2876Salina, KS 67402-2876Phone: (785) 823-1800gscf.orgjessicamartin@gscf.orgNeil Ward841 S 9th StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) gmail.comKANSASWORKS Salina provides qualified employees for any employer, anywherein Kansas by linking job seekers, educators, and businesses into a seamless,integrated workforce development system. @KansasWorksSalina (f)Abigail Crandall203 N. 10th St.Salina, KS 67401Phone: (785) bs@ks.govKansas State University Polytechnic Campus is where we connect people withopportunities and solve problems with a focus on the applied. Here students areengaged differently in smaller classroom settings where hands-on training isemphasized. Through our research and engagement outreach associated with boththe Applied Aviation Research Center and our Bulk Solids Innovation Center, weengage industry and connect them with academic resources including students andstaff who are dedicated to helping to solve real challenges and push the boundariesof what is possible in academia. Polytechnic staff and faculty are soughtinternationally for their expertise in areas such as airspace integration for UAS in theaviation industry and bulk solid storage and flow issues in the process industries.This campus has a passion to work at the intersection of innovation and opportunityin order to make the world a better place to live.@KStatePolytech (t)@KStatePolytech (f) @KStatePolytech (i) @kstatepolytech (sc)Kurt Barnhart2310 Centennial RoadSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 826-2972polytechnic.k-state.edu/kurtb@ksu.edu
Local Resources for EntrepreneursKansas Wesleyan University is a private, Christian 4-year college. Major plans ofstudy include Business Management, Marketing, Graphic Design, Webs Design,Computer Studies, and the Masters’ Program in Business Administration.@GoKWU (t) @KansasWesleyan (f) Kansas Wesleyan University (Li) KansasWesleyan (yt) @KansasWesleyanUniversity (I)Melanie Overton100 E ClaflinSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 262-7059kwu.edu/melanie.overton@kwu.eduNorth Salina Community Development, Inc. (NSCD) is an active volunteerorganization of residents and business owners established in 2010 for the purpose ofenhancing our community and supporting economic development throughredevelopment, business attraction, retention, job growth, and creation ofimprovements to selected commercial and public parcels and space.@NorthSalina (t)@NorthTownSalina (f)Project Open is designed to encourage and support entrepreneurial efforts in theSaline County area. Project Open establishes designated funding to supportentrepreneurial development with special emphasis on owner-operated businesses.The purpose of this project is to educate entrepreneurs in best business practicesand help them establish or expand their businesses. Project Open helps strengthenour local entrepreneurial businesses, position our community for economicdevelopment from within, and create a strong, friendly environment for a smallbusiness to start and flourish. Project Open is a program organized and operated bythe Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.Salina Area Chamber of CommerceEconomic and community development organization serving the Salina and SalineCounty region.@VisitSalina (t) @SalinaChamber (f) Visit Salina. Salina Chamber (yt)Barbara YoungPO Box 1211Salina, KS 67402-1211Phone: (785) na Area Technical College meets employment needs of the region by providinga diverse community of learners with the technical and general education skillsnecessary for employment, personal growth and lifelong learning. SATC offers over19 different academic programs, including Business Administration Technology,General Education classes, and Machine Tool Technology.@SalinaTech (t) @SalinaTech (f) Satechcollege (yt)Greg Nichols, President2562 Centennial RoadSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 309-3100 chols@salinatech.eduShelli Swanson Admin and Finance3237 Arnold AvenueSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 827-3914salinaairport.com/shellis@salair.orgThe Salina Airport Industrial Center at the Salina Airport Authority offers a diverseindustrial base, which makes it an attractive location for a variety of businesses.Eric Brown120 West Ash StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) alinakansas.orgEric Brown120 West Ash StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 827-9301salinakansas.org/ebrown@salinakansas.org
Local Resources for EntrepreneursSalina Arts & Humanities provides arts-based education and performanceprograms and services. This includes being a resource partner for arts andhumanities-based needs and helping connect artists to local and regional arts andculture opportunities. SAH also consults with area businesses about arts integrationin their workplace as part of the Community Art & Design program. The staff alsoconsults in matters related to special event programming and operations.@SalinaArts@SalinaArts (f)Salina Community Economic Development Organization promotes smallbusiness development and entrepreneurship by collaborating with local and regionalpartners to provide access to needed resources. We also work with local realtors anddevelopers to find buildings and greenfield sites.@Salina KS-EDO (t)@SalinaEconomicDevelopmentOrg (f)Salina KS Economic Development (Li)Salina KS Economic Development Organization (yt)Salina Downtown Inc. supports small business through several developmentincentives. The entrepreneurial spirit upon which Salina was founded is still theheartbeat of our independently owned businesses. It is our mission to champion ahealthy and vibrant downtown community!@SalinaDowntown (t)@SalinaDowntownInc (f)Salina Innovation Foundation offers Coworking space, Artists’ Loft, meetingspaces and event space.@SalinaInnovation (f)Salina Innovavation Foundation (yt)Salina Media Connection (Community Access TV) provides Air community TV,community production, documentaries, education@SalinaMedia (t)@SalinaMediaConnection (f)Access TV Salina KS (yt)Brad Anderson211 W. Iron AveSalina, KS 67401Phone: gMitch Robinson120 West Ash StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 404-3131salinaedo.org/mrobinson@salinaedo.orgPenny Bettles120 West Ash StreetPO Box 1065Salina, KS 67402Phone: (785) .comMary Landes336 S Santa Fe AveSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) ion.comSteve Pope215 N. 9th StreetPO Box 645Salina, KS 67402Phone: (785) 823-2500salinatv.org/cbell@salinatv.org
Local Resources for EntrepreneursThe Salina Public Library provides access to databases, e-books, and print booksto help entrepreneurs build their skill set and research business ideas. We providenumerous training courses in our Tech Department to develop computer skills.Entrepreneurs can receive help from one our knowledgeable Information Servicesstaff while researching their field of interest. The library also provides meeting roomand study room space.@SalinaPL (t)@SalinaPublicLibrary (f)@SalinaPublicLibrary (i)SalinaPL (p)Angela AllenInformation Services301 West Elm StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 825-4624 ext. rgSalina Public Library (yt)Saline CountySPARK Artist Resource Exchange is an artist-led project creating partnerships toshape a community that acknowledges and requires the participation of artists asdecision-makers. To help artists thrive in Salina, SPARK provides space,connections, and resources such as information, workshops, and access tocommunity partners. SPARK is funded by the Greater Salina CommunityFoundation, the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, and Salina Arts & Humanities.@SparkArtKS (f)David NealDirector of Planning &Environmental Services300 W. Ash, Room 209Phone: (785) avid.neal@saline.orgLori Brack146 S. Santa FeSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 829-7508Website coming soonsparkartks@gmail.comUSD 305 School to Career provides resources and opportunities for 8th gradethrough 12th grade students to explore career interest areas including the academic,technical, and work-ready skills needed for career success after high school. Schoolto Career programs are located at both South and Central High Schools.@SouthCougars (t)@Salina South High School (f)Deb Kohn730 E MagnoliaSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) l Bloom Productions helps make people their own nonprofit. Acting as a FiscalSponsor, startup nonprofits act under our nonprofit umbrella. Soul Bloom takes careof the IRS regulations so charitable ideas can quickly and easily start to benefit theircommunities. We get your nonprofit started for 150.@JoanJerkovich (t)@Soul Bloom Productions (f)@soulbloomproductions (i)Joan Jerkovich108 South Santa FeSalina, Kansas 67401Phone: (785) 833-2411soulblooms.org/joanjerkovich@gmail.com
Regional Resources for EntrepreneursNorth Central Kansas Community Network (NCKCN) is a non-for-profitentity designed to assist with quality of life issues. It is an affiliate of NorthCentral Regional Planning Commission. It began as an Internet ServiceProvider. It also houses and maintains small pools of gap financing sourcesof funding. It uses staff of NCRPC to provide free review of feasibility ofobtaining financing and discuss potential local/state/federal programsavailable for start-up, purchase and/or expansion of business includingeligibility requirements. That staff also prepare loan applications from dataprovided by client for a fee.@NCKCN1995 (f) NCKCN (G )Doug McKinney109 N. Mill StreetBeloit, KS 67420Phone: (785) 738-2218nckcn.com/dmckinney@nckcn.comNorth Central Regional Planning Commission (Salina Office) Free reviewof feasibility of obtaining financing and discuss potential local/state/federalprograms available for start-up, purchase and/or expansion of businessincluding eligibility requirements. Also prepare loan application from dataprovided by client for a fee.@NCRPCBeloit (f)Debra Peters120 W. Ash StreetSalina, KS 67401Phone: (785) 738-2218Salina: (785) .comScott Sproul112 S. Kansas AvenueNorton, KS 67654Phone: (785) 874-5150nwkeici.org/scott@nwkeici.orgNorthwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. (NWKEICI) is aprivate operating foundation that provides economic and entrepreneurialassistance to businesses and entrepreneurs in rural Northwest Kansas,including Saline County. NWKEICI has a 26-county coverage area. NWKEICIis interested in attracting entrepreneurs, assisting with succession planning,and adding to the quality of life in Northwest Kansas. The organization willwork with communities to create a holistic approach to economic health,empowering communities to grow and prosper.@NWK EICI (t)@NWKEICI (f)Kansas SBDC at Fort Hays State University Free confidential consultation.Affordable training. Provides Kansas entrepreneurs support and resources toachieve business success.@KSBDC FHSU@KSBDCHaysRick Feltenberger110 Custer Hall600 Park Street, Rm 105Hays, KS 67601Phone: (785) 628-5615fhsu.edu/ksbdc/ksbdc@fhsu.edu
Regional Resources for EntrepreneursMid America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC) We provideservices to entrepreneurs and small technology companies in westernKansas. Also provide technical assistance on behalf of Mid-AmericaManufacturing Technology Center.Senior Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit associationdedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achievetheir goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this forover fifty years.Jalewn Shea, Regional Director350 West Douglas AveWichita, KS 67202Phone: (316) 807-2149mamtc.com/jshea@mamtc.comDavid Inskeep, Treasurer1 East 9th AvenueHutchinson, KS 67501(620) g/content/chaptermembers
State / National Resources for Entrepreneurs1 Million Cups is a Kauffman Labs program striving to engage entrepreneursthrough a weekly educational and networking program.Twitter: @1MillionCupsKC1millioncups.com/Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR)provides customized market research, economic/fiscal impacts, and insights onregional and national economy.Twitter: @wsuCEDBRFacebook: @WSU.CEDBR/Jeremy Hill1845 Fairmount St.Wichita, KS 67260Phone: (316) 978-5184cedbr.org/jeremy.hill@wichita.eduJeff Tucker510 McCall Road Manhattan, KS 66503Phone: (785) 532-3421ksu.edu/amijwtuck@ksu.eduAdvanced Manufacturing Institute @ Kansas State University provides abroad range of services and project management resources to both privateindustry and researchers to advance the commercial readiness of new productsor technologies.Twitter: @AMISuccessFacebook: @AdvancedManufacturingInstituteBioKansas Across the human, plant, animal and industrial biosciences,BioKansas is a unified voice, focused on enhancing the business and researchclimate. In addition, the organization works with leaders across the state to attractand retain bioscience talent as well as companies, and support the biosciencecontinuum from the university laboratories to funding TwitterFacebook: @BioKansasLinkedIn: BioKansasFastTrac The world's leading provider of high-quality learning curricula andnetworks specific to innovation and entrepreneurshipTwitter: Kauffman FastTracFacebook: KauffmanFastTrace2e is a community-driven organization that incubates, accelerates & invests ingrowth-oriented companies with the overall mission to accelerate the Wichitaarea entrepreneurial ecosystem. The name e2e stands for “entrepreneur-toentrepreneur”. It embodies the organizations unique approach that acceleratingthe Wichita entrepreneurial ecosystem can best be accomplished by e2e beingthe Center of Gravity for seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts to mentorand invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs.Twitter: @e2efundFacebook: @e2eAcceleratorLinkedIn: e2e Accelerator, Inc.Matt Falk4220 Shawnee Mission Parkway Ste350BFairway, KS 66205Phone: (913) 495-4334biokansas.org/Matt@biokansas.orgGeneral InformationKansas City, MO 64110Phone: (816) 454-4380fasttrac.org/info@fasttrac.orgJohn Dascher110 S Main Suite 101Wichita, KS 67202Phone: (316) 361-0323e2ewichita.com/jfd@e2eAccelerator.com
State / National Resources for EntrepreneursKansas Department of Agriculture is committed to food safety, consumerprotection, natural resource protection and water resource management for thebenefit of all KansansKerry Wefald1320 Research Park Drive4th Floor Manhattan, KS 66502Phone: (785) as Department of Agriculture: Division of Food Safety and LodgingThe Kansas Department of Agriculture promotes public safety by regulating theproduction and sale of food products in Kansas.Steve Moris109 South West 9th Street, 3rd FloorTopeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-7430agriculture.ks.gov/steve.moris@ks.govKerry Wefald1320 Research ParkManhattan, KS 66502Phone: (785) n NeuPoth Cadoret1000 Southwest Jackson, St 100Topeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) .comChang Lu22201 West Innovation Drive, Suite 180E Olathe, KS 66061 Phone: (913) 3077378kansascommerce.com/index.aspx?NID 157clu@kansascommerce.comRhonda Harris1000 SW Jackson, St100Topeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) ess-Developmentrhonda.harris@ks.govKansas Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Advocacy, Marketing andOutreach The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total supportof agriculture in Kansas.Kansas Department of Commerce, Business & Community Development,East Central Region Business and Community Development Assistance staffcan assist clients in identifying programs and incentives for business expansion,meeting licensing requirements and assessing the strengths and weaknesses ofa local community.Kansas Department of Commerce, International Trade The KansasDepartment of Commerce strives to empower individuals, businesses andcommunities to achieve prosperity in Kansas. The department assists Kansascompanies with their global market development needs and exporting efforts.Kansas Department of Commerce, Office of Minority & Women BusinessDevelopment provides assistance to small business owned by women &minorities. Assistance consists of providing information & referrals to resourcesavailable for starting a business, financial & business management, &procurement opportunities.
State / National Resources for EntrepreneursKansas Department of Health and Environment provides environmentalassessments and liability protection "at no cost" to eligible applicants forproperties being considered for redevelopment or reuse.Kansas Department of Revenue provides tax seminars to tax practitioners &small business in areas of income, sales, compensating, withholding & estimatedtax.Kansas Global Trade Services, Inc. The Kansas World Trade Center (KWTC),a Member of the World Trade Centers’ Association (WTCA), is a non-profitmembership-based organization whose mission is to promote & facilitateinternational trade through communication, education & research.Kansas Industrial Training Program (KIT) The KIT program may be used toassist firms involved in job creation. Training can include pre-employment,classroom and on-the-training by in-house instructors or vendors.Kansas International Trade Coordinating Council (KITCC) has been involvedin coordinating a variety of international trade events, seminars and workshops tobenefit Kansas businesses and help them to expand internationally.Kansas Patent & Trademark Resource Center is an information and learningcenter dedicated to assisting with understanding, searching, and obtainingpatents and trademarks.Ashley Goss1000 SW Jackson, Suite 410Topeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-0201kdheks.gov/agoss@kdheks.govCarl York915 Southwest HarrisonTopeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-1048ksrevenue.org/carl york@kdor.state.ks.usTaylor Stewart800 E. 1st Street, Ste. 200Wichita, KS 67202Phone: (316) ecky Kester1000 S.W. Jackson St. St 100 Topeka,KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-4284kansascommerce.com/kitKIT-KIR@ks.govApril Chiang1000 S.W. Jackson Street, St100Topeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-5473Sara ButtsAblah Library, WSU845 Fairmount St.Wichita, KS 67260Phone: (316) s/copyrightsara.butts@wichita.edu
State / National Resources for EntrepreneursKansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Kansas PTACassists businesses in locating, obtaining and performing federal, state and localgovernment contracts. Services offered include one-on-one counseling, trainingseminars, bid-matching, assistance with bid preparation, specifications,registrations and certificationsScott KnappWichita State University1845 Fairmount St, Box 215 Wichita, KS67260Phone: (316) 978-6788webs.wichita.edu/?u PTAC&p /index/kansasptac@wichita.eduKansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Topeka KansasPTAC assists businesses in locating, obtaining and performing federal, state andlocal government contracts. Services offered include one-on-one counseling,training seminars, bid-matching, assistance with bid preparation, specifications,registrations and certifications.Kristi Dunn120 SE Sixth AvenueTopeka, KS 66603Phone: (785) topeka.comCustomer Service StaffMemorial Hall, 1st Floor, 120 SW 10thAvenueTopeka, KS 66612Phone: (785) 296-4564kssos.org/kssos@kssos.orgRebecca Robinson205 Research Park CircleManhattan, KS 66502Phone: (785) 532-3955Kansas Secretary of State We file business entity documents and make themavailable to the public.Kansas State University Institute of Commercialization is dedicated to thestart-up and expansion of technology-based, high-growth enterprises andenabling the commercialization of university and under-utilized corporateintellectual xarth@k-state.eduKauffmann Entrepreneurs (E-Ship) Guided by the mission of our Founder,Ewing Marion Kauffman, we strive to open the doors to economic independencethrough entrepreneurship. Kauffman Entrepreneurship is the home for all thingsentrepreneurship. If you're looking to start your own business, we have tools andresources to help. If you're company or organization helps entrepreneurs, wehave networks and resources to connect you with.Twitter: @EshipLinkedIn: deas
State / National Resources for EntrepreneursNetwork Kansas is devoted to the growth of entrepreneurship and smallbusinesses throughout the state of Kansas. Our mission is to promote anentrepreneurial environment by providing a central portal that connectsentrepreneurs and small business owners with the right resources—Expertise,Education and Economic Resources—when they are needed most. In pursuit ofthis mission, we partner with well-respected business development organizationsand educational institutions that work with entrepreneurs and small businessowners who have the vision and potential to succeed.Twitter: @NetworkKansasFacebook: @Network KansasCiara Thyfault, Central RegionP.O. Box 877Andover, KS 67002-0877Phone: (877) .comUS Commercial Service, Wichita The U.S. Commercial Service places primaryemphasis on promoting exports of goods and services from the U.S., particularlyby small and medium-sized businesses.A.J. Anderson300 W. Douglas Ave.,Suite 850Wichita, KS 67202Phone: (316) v
Kansas Wesleyan University is a private, Christian 4-year college. Major plans of study include Business Management, Marketing, Graphic Design, Webs Design, Computer Studies, and the Masters ¶ Program in Business Administration. @GoKWU (t) @KansasWesleyan (f) Kansas Wesleyan University (Li) Kansas . Melanie Overton 100 E Claflin Salina, KS .
